Faculty in the Media

Texas Tribune August 1, 2022

Legal questions shroud Gov. Greg Abbott’s move to bus migrants back to the border

Professor Denise Gilman talks about how Texas' transportation of migrants back to the border signifies a new level of enforcement by the state.

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60 Minutes on CBS July 31, 2022

The impact of deepfakes: How do you know when a video is real?

Dean Bobby Chesney's California Law Review paper on deep fakes is cited in an article on the potential, serious impacts of deep fakes on society.

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The Sun August 1, 2022

Made To Be Broken

In an extensive interview, Professor Richard Albert discusses the disconnect between the text of the United States Constitution and the reality of the lives of citizens, as well as the amendment process.

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The Dallas Morning News July 29, 2022

Is the Supreme Court moving us backward, or back toward federalism?

Professor Sanford Levinson writes an op-ed on the sovereignty of states and the Supreme Court's movement towards federalism.

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Lieber Institute July 28, 2022

Cyber Symposium- The Evolution of Cyber Jus Ad Bellum Thresholds

Professor Michael Schmitt writes about the evolving role of international law in cyberspace activities and the development of cyber jus ad bellum thresholds in the "Articles of War" series.

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The Regulatory Review July 25, 2022

Do Not Blame Us

Texas Law faculty members Thomas McGarity and Wendy Wagner write about the Supreme Court's reference to their publication in West Virginia v EPA, and how the Court’s analysis differed from the pair's understanding of the Clean Air Act.

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Lawfare July 22, 2022

Open-Source Security: How Digital Infrastructure Is Built on a House of Cards

Lecturer Chinmayi Sharma authors an article on the ongoing cybersecurity concerns related to open source software.

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Spectrum News July 21, 2022

Texas is ‘dramatically unprepared’ for baby boom

Professor Elizabeth Sepper provides insight on the lack of healthcare and child care support in Texas, drawing attention to the potential impact of a post-Roe baby boom.

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NPR July 21, 2022

1A Remaking America: The legal minefield for abortions in Texas and Louisiana

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is a guest on a radio news program about the legal struggles arising in states with trigger abortion laws.

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Teen Vogue July 21, 2022

Prayer in Schools: Supreme Court Ruling on Football Coach Upends Precedent

Professor Elizabeth Sepper speaks on the Supreme Court majority's decision in the Kennedy v. Bremerton School District case.

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Newsweek July 20, 2022

Will Trump Do Time? What It Would Take to Convict the Former President

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article about the possible trial and conviction of President Trump, and what it would involve.

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Associated Press July 19, 2022

Abortion clashes persist in courts; judge blocks ban in West Virginia

In a news story about state abortion laws, Professor Elizabeth Sepper explains that criminal laws are not typically applied to actions that took place when those laws were blocked by the courts.

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