Faculty in the Media

Courthouse News June 28, 2022

Filibuster constrains Congress from answering high court rulings

In an article about the use of filibusters, Professor Tara Grove comments on how the congressional process is more deliberative and slower than the judicial system, but leads to decisions that involve more input.

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Bloomberg June 27, 2022

Balance of Power June 27 Show

Professor Tara Grove is interviewed in an episode of Balance of Power on post-Roe reproductive rights, following Justice Thomas's request to revisit other cases pertaining to same-sex marriage, contraception, and others.

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Wall Street Journal June 25, 2022

‘The Socratic Method’ Review: Let Us Reason Together

Dean Ward Farnsworth's new book, "The Socratic Method: A Practitioner's Handbook," is comprehensively reviewed in an article that points out the author's premise that "the Socratic method is nothing rare or exotic, just everyday common sense and simple logic."

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Chron June 25, 2022

What overturning Roe v. Wade means for abortion in Texas

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses what a post-Roe society looks like for the state of Texas, elaborating on Texas trigger laws, abortion-related criminal charges, and the future of contraceptives.

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The Washington Post June 25, 2022

Guns and abortion: Contradictory decisions, or consistent?

Professor Richard Albert discusses the relationship between pro-life and pro-gun movements in response to recent rulings from the conservative majority on the Supreme Court.

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KUT June 24, 2022

Texas ‘trigger law’ to ban abortion will soon go into effect. Here are the details

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses what the overturning of Roe v. Wade means for the state of Texas, and how Texas trigger laws will soon come into play.

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Fort Worth Star Telegram June 24, 2022

Texas has a number of abortion laws. Which ones are in effect after court overturns Roe?

Professor Elizabeth Sepper explains the Texas laws that will be enforced after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, alongside the subsequent punishments that can result.

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Fort Worth Star Telegram June 24, 2022

What Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade means for abortion in Texas

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was quoted on the Texas "trigger law," legislation in place that will effectively ban nearly all abortions in the state of Texas following the overruling of Roe v. Wade.

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Bloomberg Law June 24, 2022

Alito Ignores Abortion Backlash and Rebuffs Justices’ Critiques

Professor Elizabeth Sepper critiques Justice Alito's ruling that overturns Roe v. Wade, specifically regarding his reasoning and historical references, which have remained unchanged since being drafted in February.

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Austin American Statesman June 24, 2022

Texas Republicans want a vote on ‘Texas Independence.’ But can Texas secede from the union?

Professor Sanford Levinson weighs in on the legality of Texas seceding from the union, and questions what the proposed referendum is actually asking voters to do.

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Reuters June 24, 2022

Texas repeatedly raises pollution limits for Cheniere LNG plant

Professor Kelly Haragan questions Cheniere's use of reliable emissions control technology in light of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's repeated raising of the plant's pollution limits.

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KUT June 24, 2022

What the Supreme Court abortion decision means for Texas and the court’s future

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is interviewed about what the dissolution of Roe v. Wade says about the current state of the Supreme Court, and how other precedents may be threatened in the future.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper