Faculty in the Media

Texas Standard June 2, 2022

Temporary block on Texas’ social media law gives experts a hint at how the Supreme Court could ultimately decide

Professor Stephen Vladeck is interviewed about the temporary block on Texas' social media law and what to expect from the Court of Appeals and, potentially, the Supreme Court.

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Los Angeles Times June 2, 2022

Column: After the Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade, what’ll it do for an encore?

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an opinion column questioning whether or not other Supreme Court decisions could be overturned in addition to the Roe v Wade decision.

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The Register May 31, 2022

US Supreme Court puts Texas social media law on hold

Professor Stephen Vladeck's tweet is quoted in an article discussing a recent Supreme Court ruling where three conservative justices voted against the enforcement of HB 20, a republican-backed Texas law that would prevent social media platforms from regulating content.

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NPR May 30, 2022

Abortion access questions, asked and answered

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was among the experts interviewed in a radio news story about the potential consequences of an overturned Roe v Wade, including whether embryos created for IVF would be included in the conversation.

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The Washington Post May 24, 2022

Republicans are leaning on the courts to target social media, but losses are piling up

A tweet from Professor Stephen Vladeck reacting to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Florida's social media law was included in an article on social networks removing users’ posts based on political viewpoints.

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Forbes May 23, 2022

Book Review: Thomas O. McGarity’s ‘Demolition Agenda: How Trump Tried To Dismantle American Government, And What Biden Needs To Do To Save It’

Professor Thomas McGarity's book Demolition Agenda, which describes the effect of former President Donald Trump's hiring practices on health science, environmental science, and consumer protection agencies, is described in a review as "easy to read and thoroughly engaging."

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WABC May 23, 2022

Supreme Court makes it more difficult for prisoners to argue they had ineffective counsel

Professor Stephen Vladeck is quoted on a recent Supreme Court ruling that prevents state prisoners from presenting new evidence to prove ineffective post-conviction counsel in state courts.

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The Hill May 22, 2022

A lesson from the Ukraine war: Secure our semiconductor supply chains

Lecturer Adam Klein co-authors an opinion piece on the underestimated importance of semiconductors during wartime, and how a semiconductor supply chain shortage could put American national defense at risk.

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Route Fifty May 20, 2022

The Prosecutors Not Planning to Enforce Post-Roe Abortion Laws

Professor Randall Erben explained that only local prosecutors would be able to file charges in violation of post-Roe abortion laws, not state or officials from other counties.

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National Law Journal May 20, 2022

Should Law School Supreme Court Clinics Take Cases That Could Make “Bad” Law?

Professor Lee Kovarsky is quoted in an article about the debate about the role of law school clinics in the highly competitive hunt with law firms for Supreme Court cases.

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KRGV May 20, 2022

Energy law professor warns that high demand in power grid could impact maintenance

Professor David Spence explains the effect of the summer heat on the power grid in the Rio Grande Valley, and how fuel prices can be impacted.

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New York Times May 18, 2022

Justice Dept. Employees Urge Administration to Grant Leave for Out-of-State Abortions

Professor Stephen Vladeck speaks on potential implications of the federal government granting employees time off for abortion-related travel.

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