Faculty in the Media

Reform Austin August 23, 2022

Most Texans Pay More In Taxes Than Californians

Professor Robert Peroni comments on Texas' reputation as  a “low-tax, low-government state” in an article comparing taxes paid by residents of Texas and those of California.

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San Antonio Express-News August 22, 2022

Texas doesn’t have a state income tax, but most Texans pay more in taxes than Californians, data suggests

Professor Robert Peroni comments on a recent report comparing taxes of California and Texas residents, pointing out the inequality that exists in states without income tax.

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Fox News August 22, 2022

Checks and balances on search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home and resort display limited government at its best

Professor Jeffrey Abramson co-authors an op-ed piece on how checks and balances in the government have resulted in a lack of progress in prosecuting former President Trump following the search of his Mar-a-Lago home.

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MSNBC August 21, 2022

Trump’s FBI tirade reopens an age-old debate about the Justice Department

Professor Stephen Vladeck's opinion piece provides insight into the search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home from a legal perspective.

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Texas Standard August 19, 2022

‘Being and becoming a fighter:’ A decade since DACA means no end in sight for Dreamers

Professor Elissa Steglich speaks on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and its accomplishments, while referencing the ongoing legal challenges to the program.

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PBS August 19, 2022

‘I thought I was going to die there.’ What it’s like to live with rising temperatures in prison

A 2014 report on extreme heat in Texas prisons conducted by Texas Law's Human Rights Clinic was cited in an article about living conditions in non-air-conditioned prison cells. The report was co-written by Albert Suarez IV, Kyle Shen, Samantha Chen, and Alex Goeman under the supervision and guidance of Clinic Director Ariel Dulitzky.

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TIME August 18, 2022

Does Federal Law Protect Abortions in Medical Emergencies? The Biden Administration Will Find Out in Court

Professor Elizabeth Sepper explains the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a federal law the Biden administration is attempting to use to secure some abortion access following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. 

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Bloomberg August 18, 2022

Trump Touts Baseless Claims, Hints at Defense in Attacks on FBI

Professor Stephen Vladeck helps fact check claims made by former President Donald Trump and his allies regarding the raid of the former president's Mar-a-Lago home.

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The New Yorker August 18, 2022

Should Former Presidents Get Special Legal Treatment?

Professor Stephen Vladeck is interviewed on issues regarding the Mar-a-Lago search of former President Donald Trump's home, including the mind-set inside the Department of Justice, the president’s power to declassify documents, and the different meanings of prosecutorial discretion.

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Texas Lawyer August 15, 2022

Big Law Funnels Money Into GOP Campaigns in Texas

Professor Randall Erben explains the reasons that a legal firm may donate to a political campaign, following a recent trend of big law firms donating to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign for reelection.

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American Journal of Law and Equity August 15, 2022

Dualist Popular Constitutionalism – A Reply to Michelman

William Forbath and co-author Joseph Fishkin respond to Frank Michelman's essay on the arguments presented in their book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution, while expanding upon several key concepts .

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C-Span August 15, 2022

Stephen Vladeck on the FBI’s Search of Trump’s Home

Professor Stephen Vladeck speaks on the legal and constitutional issues surrounding the FBI's raid of Former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home on "Washington Journal."

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