Faculty in the Media

The Texas Tribune July 7, 2022

Volkswagen argues that Greg Abbott’s choice of judges in lawsuit could tilt emissions case in Texas’ favor

Senior Lecturer F. Scott McCown is quoted in an article on whether Governor Abbott's choice of temporary justices to fill spots of recused justices in a case against Volkswagen and Audi could violate the companies' right to a fair trial.

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Washington Post July 7, 2022

Abbott tests feds by urging Texas troopers to return migrants to border

Professors Denise Gilman and Stephen Vladeck both are quoted in an article about the potential unconstitutionality of Governor Abbott's order to National Guard soldiers and law enforcement to apprehend and return migrants suspected of illegally crossing the border.

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Bloomberg Law July 5, 2022

Sotomayor Takes Lead as Dissenter for Embattled Liberal Justices

Professor Lisa Eskow comments on Justice Sonia Sotomayor's role on the Supreme Court in an article that points to Sontomayor as the Court's lead dissenter.

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Deseret News July 5, 2022

Perspective: The reckless misrepresentation of the school prayer case

Professor Steven Collis authors an opinion piece to clarify misconceptions surrounding Kennedy v. Bremerton, a recent ruling about a high school football coach who was fired for leading prayer on the 50-yard line.

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Austin American-Statesman July 3, 2022

Opinion: The Supreme Court’s devastating blow to the planet

Professor Thomas McGarity authors an opinion piece on a recent Supreme Court ruling that shut down the EPA's attempt to to regulate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.

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AP News July 2, 2022

‘Revolutionary’ high court term on abortion, guns and more

Professor Tara Grove is quoted about the recent rulings made by the Supreme Court on abortion, gun control, and religion.

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KVUE July 3, 2022

The political agenda of the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative justices

Professor Richard Albert is interviewed about the overturning of Roe v. Wade and other cases the court may revisit soon, following Justice Thomas's recent remark to reconsider the cases for same-sex marriage and contraception.

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Washington Post July 2, 2022

With sweep and speed, Supreme Court’s conservatives ignite a new era

Professor Stephen Vladeck analyzes Justice Kavanaugh's voting records in an article that examines and recaps the decisions of the Supreme Court this past term.

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Law 360 July 1, 2022

The Sharpest Dissents From The Supreme Court Term

Professor Tara Grove shared her thoughts on how the definition of some rights is being revolutionized by recent Supreme Court actions and also commented on Justice Kagan's dissents.

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The New York Times July 1, 2022

A Win for the Coal Industry, a Loss for the Planet

Professor Jeffrey Abramson authors a Letter to the Editor that is critical of recent Supreme Court actions on key issues and their connection to the Republican Party platform.

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Texas Observer July 1, 2022

Immigrant Moms Get Rare Win in Long-Fought Family Detention Case

Professors Denise Gilman and Barbara Hines each are quoted in an article about a ruling by the Texas Supreme Court on whether immigration detention facilities can be licensed as childcare centers.

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Texas Standard July 1, 2022

Supreme Court rulings take on religious freedoms, sparking concerns over church and state separation

In an interview, Professor Steven Collis speaks on the significance of Kennedy v. Bremerton and Carson v. Makin, two recent Supreme Court rulings that muddle the separation between church and state in education.

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