Faculty in the Media

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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USA Today July 18, 2022

The path to prison is often paved by illiteracy. Yet many prisoners aren’t being taught to read.

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article about prison literacy efforts, pointing out that by investing in prison education, people who are incarcerated come out better than when they went in.

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City Journal July 15, 2022

The Problem with “Disinformation”

Senior Lecturer Adam Klein authors an article on foreign intelligence operations, the problem of "disinformation," and First Amendment rights.

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The Washington Post July 18, 2022

Louisiana judge temporarily extends order blocking abortion ban

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article about a Louisiana judge temporarily extending the block of the state's trigger laws, until it can be decided whether or not the abortion ban violates the state's constitution.

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NPR July 15, 2022

Texas conservatives have a plan to get around DAs who won’t enforce abortion laws

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article about a potential bill planned by conservative Texas legislators to circumvent local district attorneys who refuse to enforce abortion laws.

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NPR July 15, 2022

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Biden administration over abortion guidance

Professor Elizabeth Sepper comments on Attorney General Ken Paxton's lawsuit in response to President Biden's guidance on emergency abortions.

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Advocate July 13, 2022

Conservative Texas Lawyer Targets PrEP Access After Abortion Rights

Professor Richard Albert warns that after the reversal of Roe v. Wade, states are being encouraged to turn back the clock on individual rights in an article that addresses the potential effect on issues such as affirmative action, marriage equality, and contraception mandates.

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Law360 July 8, 2022

The Great Writ In Danger: Where Is Habeas Corpus Headed?

Professor Lee Kovarsky discusses the threatened future of habeas corpus, a right for incarcerated people to challenge their detention, following a recent ruling where two death-row inmates were prevented from presenting evidence to prove inadequate legal representation.

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The Texas Tribune July 7, 2022

Volkswagen argues that Greg Abbott’s choice of judges in lawsuit could tilt emissions case in Texas’ favor

Senior Lecturer F. Scott McCown is quoted in an article on whether Governor Abbott's choice of temporary justices to fill spots of recused justices in a case against Volkswagen and Audi could violate the companies' right to a fair trial.

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Bloomberg Law July 5, 2022

Sotomayor Takes Lead as Dissenter for Embattled Liberal Justices

Professor Lisa Eskow comments on Justice Sonia Sotomayor's role on the Supreme Court in an article that points to Sontomayor as the Court's lead dissenter.

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