Faculty in the Media

El Paso Electric's Rio Grande Power Plant

El Paso Matters March 22, 2023

Chamber Climate Charter claims based on faulty assumptions, critics say

Professor David Spence discusses the potential economic impact of a proposed climate policy in El Paso.

Slate March 21, 2022

What You Won’t Hear in Today’s Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing

Professor William Forbath co-authored an article about the upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, nominated by President Joe Biden to replace Justice Stephen Breyer.

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Three women hold up "defend medication abortion" signs.

1A on NPR March 21, 2023

A Texas judge, the FDA, and the future of abortion pills in America

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was a guest on a podcast discussing the future of abortion pill access in light of the upcoming Mifepristone court case ruling.

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Market Watch March 19, 2023

‘Enough — it’s hurting our business’: SoFi’s campaign to stop the student-loan payment pause that helps its own customers

Professor Tara Grove is quoted about financial services company SoFi's new campaign to end the COVID-19 suspension of student loan payments.

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U.S. and Chinese flags near the U.S. Capitol

National Review March 15, 2023

Don’t Eliminate One of America’s Best Spy Tools

Lecturer Adam Klein authors a piece on the elimination of the National Security Agency's (NSA) authority to collect certain types of data on Americans, which is set to expire at the end of the year unless renewed by Congress.

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Ed Puckett helps operate Toyah's water treatment plant on a volunteer basis. During a tour of the plant in early February, he maintained that the water is safe to drink.

Texas Public Radio March 15, 2023

State regulators allowed a fading West Texas town to go four years without safe drinking water

Kelly Haragan was quoted in an article about a water safety issue in Toyah, Texas, that has been ongoing since 2018 and has yet to be addressed.

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Just Security March 15, 2023

The Russian Intercept of the U.S. Reaper and International Law

Professor Michael Schmitt authored an article on the Russian interception of a U.S. Reaper drone, and how this raised questions about the legality of such interceptions and state obligations to protect their military assets.

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Lieber Westpoint March 10, 2023

Lieber Studies POW Volume Symposium — Protecting POWs in Contemporary Conflicts

Professor Derek Jinks authored an article on the importance of protecting prisoners of war (POWs) in contemporary conflicts, highlighting both the moral and strategic necessity of doing so.

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Lydia Wheeler Opening Argument Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg Law March 10, 2023

Potential Plan B for Biden Student Loan Relief Messy, Untested

Professor Tara Grove discusses the potential backup plan for President Biden's student loan relief plan, as many legal challenges have put a pause on the process.

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Energy Now March 9, 2023

Texas Gas Market Gets New Calls for Transparency Two Years After Storm Uri

Professor David Spence comments on a lawsuit alleging natural gas market manipulation in Texas that was filed in the wake of Winter Storm Uri.

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PBS NewsHour March 7, 2023

Texas judge’s ruling on birth control threatens a nationwide program for minors

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is interviewed about the increase of religious influences in the courts following a ruling requiring Texas minors to obtain parental consent to access contraception.

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Law360 March 6, 2023

Texas Lawmakers To Mull Criminal Charges For Court Leaks

Adjunct professor Randall Erben comments on a bill that would introduce criminal penalties for Texas court employees who leak confidential judicial opinions or documents.

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