Faculty in the Media

AP News July 6, 2023

In 370 Days, Supreme Court conservatives dash decades of abortion and affirmative action precedents

Professor Tara Leigh Grove observes that the current Supreme Court is notable for making sizable changes in salient areas in a short time frame and additionally comments on Chief Justice John Roberts' concern about criticisms of the Court.

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Mother Jones July 6, 2023

A Federal Gun Law Has Protected Domestic Violence Survivors for 30 Years. Now SCOTUS Will Decide Its Fate.

Clinical professor Jeana Lungwitz comments on the Fifth Circuit's ruling that a law banning people with domestic violence restraining orders from possessing guns is unconstitutional.

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NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday July 6, 2023

The Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action could affect more than just admissions

Professor Liliana Garces remarks that the Supreme Court only prohibited consideration of race in admissions, however, race-conscious decisions in areas such as scholarships are still permissible.

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The Guardian July 6, 2023

US supreme court strikes blow against LGBTQ+ rights with Colorado ruling

Professor Elizabeth Sepper calls into attention that 303 Creative, the company the Supreme Court permitted to deny wedding website services to same-sex couples, does not currently design wedding websites and has never been approached by a same-sex couple for wedding services.

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Austin American-Statesman July 6, 2023

‘Outside’ report? Law firm that wrote it to defend Ken Paxton was paid $500K by Texas AG

Professor Mike Golden questions the validity of a report released by Attorney General Ken Paxton's office to defend his innocence, noting that it serves more as an advocacy piece than an investigative report.

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Texas Standard July 5, 2023

Supreme Court rules 6-3 to make it easier for businesses to deny service to LGBTQ people

Professor Elizabeth Sepper provides insight into the Supreme Court's ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis and how the case weakens the enforcement of anti-discrimination laws.

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The Los Angeles Times July 5, 2023

Opinion: With its 303 Creative decision, the Supreme Court opens the door to discrimination

Professor Elizabeth Sepper pens an opinion piece criticizing the Supreme Court's decision to allow a web design company to deny services to same-sex couples and warns that the Court's reasoning could extend to discrimination on the basis of race, disability, sex and religion.

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The National Law Journal July 5, 2023

Supreme Court’s Conservative Majority Flexes Muscles as Term Drew to Close

Professor Tara Leigh Grove rebuffs the notion that Supreme Court justices consistently rule along ideological lines and stresses the nuanced nature of judging.

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Slate July 5, 2023

The Supreme Court Just Dealt a Major Blow to Corporate Mandates

Professor Elizabeth Sepper co-authors an article analyzing the Supreme Court’s decision in Groff v. DeJoy, in which the Court increased the ability of religious employees to receive accommodations from their companies.

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Bulwark+ June 30, 2023

Affirmative Action Ruling: SCOTUS Decision Is Bad News for Equal Opportunity

Professor Andrew Kull was quoted regarding the carefully selected language used in affirmative action conversations and the choice to focus on equal protections.

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CNBC June 30, 2023

Here’s what a new Supreme Court case could mean for federal wealth tax proposals

Professor Susan Morse describes how the Supreme Court's ruling could ensure that corporations pay their full amount of taxes owed.

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Texas Standard June 30, 2023

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in cases against Harvard and UNC

Clinical Professor Lisa Eskow, who is the co-director of the Supreme Court Clinic, explains how institutions of higher learning could navigate admissions policies as they relate to the topic of race following the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.

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