Faculty in the Media

Los Angeles Times May 4, 2022

Column: Why we need term limits for Supreme Court justices

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted about the popularized idea of an enforced term limit for Supreme Court justices. The quote was presented at a roundtable discussion hosted by Levinson and the Texas Law Program on Constitutional Studies.

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Bloomberg Law May 4, 2022

Alito Draft Would Allow for Sweeping State Action on Abortion

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article discussing the leaked SCOTUS document sharing the idea of a rational basis test for the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and how this potential standard may strip away abortion rights even in cases of exception.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

CBS Austin May 3, 2022

UT Austin promises affordable housing, more diversity efforts in 10-year strategic plan

As one of the three faculty advisors, Professor Bobby Chesney emphasizes UT Austin's global impact in a new story about the institution's new 10-year "Change Starts Here" plan, which aims for more affordable housing and a more diverse student body, among other things.

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CNN May 3, 2022

What we know about the investigation into the Supreme Court leak

Professor Stephen Vladeck provides insight for the investigation into the Roe v. Wade draft leak, questioning what type of crime can be reasonably charged against the responsible individual.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

The New York Times May 3, 2022

Inside Politico’s Historic Scoop

In regards to Politico's groundbreaking article that exposed the Roe v. Wade draft, Professor Lucas Powe gives a quote on how unusual it is for such an important draft opinion being leaked, and the standard of loyalty that should exist within the Supreme Court.

More of: Lucas A Powe Jr.

The Washington Post May 3, 2022

Would DOJ charge someone for leaking SCOTUS abortion opinion draft?

Professor Steve Vladeck shares his opinion in a quote discussing the possibility of a criminal charge for the leak of the Roe v. Wade draft.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Austin American-Stateman May 3, 2022

UT Austin releases 10-year plan to become ‘highest impact’ public research university

Professor Bobby Chesney shares information on UT Austin's new 10-year "Change Starts Here" plan as one of the three faculty leaders who is serving on the plan's advisory committee.

More of: Robert M Chesney

USA Today May 3, 2022

What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned? What we know about Supreme Court’s leaked draft

Professor Elizabeth Sepper provides insight into the current legality of abortion in a news story about the Supreme Court's leaked draft that could potentially lead to Roe v. Wade being overturned?

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

Bloomberg Law May 3, 2022

Strings Attached to Bankruptcy Loans Persist, Irking Creditors

In an article about the increase in debtor-in-possession loans by bankruptcy lenders,  Professor Jay Westbrook is quoted about the positive and negative effect that bankruptcy laws can have.

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Washington Post May 3, 2022

Opinion: Supreme Court leak signals the triumph of politics over the law

Professor Stephen Vladeck co-authors an opinion piece on how the recent Supreme Court Roe v. Wade leak signals politics being the new deciding factor in the Supreme Court, instead of the law.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

KHOU 11 May 3, 2022

Constitutional law experts answer your questions about SCOTUS draft opinion leak

Professor Lucas Powe is interviewed on the recent leak of the Supreme Court Roe v. Wade draft ruling, and what it means for the future of the American justice system.

More of: Lucas A Powe Jr.

KUT Radio May 2, 2022

Efforts to unionize bring Austin Starbucks workers together

Professor Ana Avendano is quoted in an article about the unionization of Starbucks employees in Austin, sharing the background of “right to work” laws.

More of: Ana L Avendano