Faculty in the Media

Los Angeles Times April 9, 2026

Abortion opponents want Trump’s FDA to act on abortion pill restrictions

Professor Rachel Rebouché expresses her belief that there is an emerging consensus among voters in the United States against banning abortion.

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The Austin Chronicle April 9, 2026

D.A.’s Office Responds to Misconduct Claims in 2020 Protest Case

Professor Jennifer Laurin explains that prosecutors are only required to disclose information that is potentially favorable to the defense, not all internal discussions, and a violation would require proof that such favorable information was actually generated and withheld.

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Washington Examiner April 9, 2026

Trump’s AI framework is a good start. Here’s what’s missing to protect children

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier contends that while Trump’s AI framework is a good starting point, truly protecting children will require policies that empower parents with transparency and choice, rather than trying to eliminate all risks or relying solely on government mandates.

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Austin Today April 9, 2026

Austin Tech Workers Impacted by AI-Driven Restructuring

Following layoffs from Oracle and Expedia in Austin, AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier recommends focusing on creating new jobs rather than questioning past job displacement.  

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KERA News April 8, 2026

Texas appeals court says another man’s confession not enough to reconsider Broadnax execution

In a new story about a pending execution, Clinical Professor Jim Marcus explains how the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals acts as a gatekeeper for cases meeting criteria to get back in court.

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CBS Austin April 7, 2026

Austinites lose tech jobs as companies re-focus on AI development

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier encourages people to focus on opportunity for new jobs amid changes in the Austin workforce due to AI.

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KVUE April 6, 2026

Gov. Abbott’s repost of AI-generated photo highlights blurred line of artificial intelligence

AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier warns of the risks posed by AI-generated images on social media in political discourse, advocating for individual accountability over broad new regulations.

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Bloomberg Law April 2, 2026

Trump ‘God Squad’ Oil Exemption Wades Into Murky Legal Territory

Senior Lecturer Melinda Taylor contends that the Trump administration is using national security as a pretext to bypass standards of the Endangered Species Act.

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KXAN April 1, 2026

Oracle cuts thousands of jobs, prompting questions about Austin’s tech economy

In a news story discussing recent layoffs at Oracle, AI Innovation and Law Fellow Kevin Frazier predicts that despite challenges, Austin's tech economy will continue to thrive.

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KALW March 31, 2026

What will it take to restore upward mobility & save the middle class?

Featured on the KALW radio show, Professor Mechele Dickerson contends that political leaders must intervene to stop the ongoing erosion of the middle class.

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The Daily Texan March 30, 2026

Lt. Governor establishes state senate committee on religious liberty

Adjunct Professor Randall Erben addresses the value of a state senate select committee and the prevalence of religious liberty rights in recent political discourse.

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U.S. News & World Report March 30, 2026

US Paves Way for Private Assets to Be Included in 401(k) Retirement Plans

Professor Henry Hu welcomes the proposed Department of Labor rule that would open 401(k) plans to alternative assets, but says it should have addressed recent market problems with valuations and liquidity.

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