Faculty in the Media

New York Times December 29, 2023

How the Supreme Court May Rule on Trump’s Presidential Run

Professor Tara Leigh Grove highlights the complexity of the Supreme Court's decision on whether former President Donald J. Trump is eligible to run in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

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Bloomberg Law December 29, 2023

Lawyers See Qualified Success as Endangered Species Act Turns 50

Lecturer Melinda Taylor suggests that the Endangered Species Act implementation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is a weakness, with insufficient funding hindering effective enforcement.

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KXAN December 29, 2023

US Department of Justice threatens to sue Texas over new border security law

Professor Denise Gilman suggests that Texas may face challenges in a potential lawsuit over its new law, which allows law enforcement to arrest individuals crossing the border illegally.

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Reuters December 27, 2023

Abortion battles shift to medical emergencies, travel

Professor Elizabeth Sepper emphasizes the growing public awareness of scenarios where individuals seeking abortion face challenges due to vague laws surrounding medical emergency exceptions.

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Bloomberg Law December 27, 2023

Endangered Texas Oil Field Bird Shows Peril Protection Law Faces

Lecturer Melinda Taylor discusses the legal challenges faced by the Endangered Species Act in protecting the lesser prairie-chicken.

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Houston Chronicle December 22, 2023

Texas lawmakers tried to stop a tiny government from arranging big tax breaks. It hasn’t worked.

Professor Heather Way comments on the challenges Texas policymakers face in balancing public perks for developers with meaningful affordable housing concessions.

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Newsweek December 19, 2023

Clarence Thomas Ally Strikes Killer Blow Against Donald Trump

Professor Lee Kovarsky's tweets, which explain how Mark Meadows' failure to move his criminal charges into federal court signals that Donald Trump will be unable to claim immunity, are referenced.

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Houston Chronicle December 15, 2023

After Texas abortion ruling adds to confusion, will the state’s medical board step in?

Professor Elizabeth Sepper expresses the need for specific guidance from the Texas Medical Board regarding the state's abortion ban, following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court denying a Dallas woman’s petition for an emergency abortion.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

Washington Examiner December 11, 2023

Now is the chance for Republicans to reform the FBI

Senior Lecturer Adam Klein authored an article about a new proposal from House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner and other Republican committee members to reform the FBI's use of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).

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KXAN December 11, 2023

Texas foster kids’ lawyers ask federal judge to consider ‘drastic’ step for reforms

Adjunct professor Stacy Sharp was interviewed about the possibility that parts of the child welfare system be placed into a receivership by a federal judge considering a case on long-term foster care in Texas.  

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The Guardian December 11, 2023

Texas supreme court overturns ruling that would have let woman get emergency abortion

Professor Elizabeth Sepper asserts that medical exceptions for abortion access will not be usable in Texas following the state supreme court's denial of an emergency abortion to a Texas woman.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

The New York Times December 10, 2023

Want to Tax the Rich for Real? Pay Attention to This Supreme Court Case.

Professor William Forbath co-authors a piece about current and historical attempts to decrease Congress' power to tax the wealthy.

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