Faculty in the Media

Bloomberg Law May 4, 2022

Alito Draft Would Allow for Sweeping State Action on Abortion

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article discussing the leaked SCOTUS document sharing the idea of a rational basis test for the overturn of Roe v. Wade, and how this potential standard may strip away abortion rights even in cases of exception.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

The New York Times May 3, 2022

Inside Politico’s Historic Scoop

In regards to Politico's groundbreaking article that exposed the Roe v. Wade draft, Professor Lucas Powe gives a quote on how unusual it is for such an important draft opinion being leaked, and the standard of loyalty that should exist within the Supreme Court.

More of: Lucas A Powe Jr.

Austin American-Stateman May 3, 2022

UT Austin releases 10-year plan to become ‘highest impact’ public research university

Professor Bobby Chesney shares information on UT Austin's new 10-year "Change Starts Here" plan as one of the three faculty leaders who is serving on the plan's advisory committee.

More of: Robert M Chesney

USA Today May 3, 2022

What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned? What we know about Supreme Court’s leaked draft

Professor Elizabeth Sepper provides insight into the current legality of abortion in a news story about the Supreme Court's leaked draft that could potentially lead to Roe v. Wade being overturned?

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

KHOU 11 May 3, 2022

Constitutional law experts answer your questions about SCOTUS draft opinion leak

Professor Lucas Powe is interviewed on the recent leak of the Supreme Court Roe v. Wade draft ruling, and what it means for the future of the American justice system.

More of: Lucas A Powe Jr.

Bloomberg Law May 3, 2022

Strings Attached to Bankruptcy Loans Persist, Irking Creditors

In an article about the increase in debtor-in-possession loans by bankruptcy lenders,  Professor Jay Westbrook is quoted about the positive and negative effect that bankruptcy laws can have.

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KUT Radio May 2, 2022

Efforts to unionize bring Austin Starbucks workers together

Professor Ana Avendano is quoted in an article about the unionization of Starbucks employees in Austin, sharing the background of “right to work” laws.

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KERA News May 2, 2022

Rodents. Bad plumbing. No AC. Vickery Meadow residents still wait for landlord to make repairs

Professor Heather Way spoke on why landlords in Dallas are not motivated financially to repair their buildings.

More of: Heather K Way

Texas Standard May 2, 2022

Lawsuits challenge planned changes to federal immigration policies and Texas’ apprehension of migrants

Professor Elissa Steglich was interviewed about migrants' lawsuits against Texas and what this could mean for planned immigration policies, such as Operation Lone Star.

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The Regulatory Review May 2, 2022

Lessons from the Paycheck Protection Program

Professor Susan Morse points out the weaknesses of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and gives her opinion on how policymakers can better distribute emergency funds during a time of crisis.

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Austin American-Statesman May 1, 2022

Editorial: The GOP’s rhetoric isn’t solving any problems at the border

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted on the GOP's use of the term "invasion" in discussing border security and immigration policy.

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NPR April 29, 2022

Texas stumbles in its effort to punish green financial firms

Professor David Spence is quoted in a new story about potential implications of Texas's new anti-divestment climate bill, and the loopholes that exist in the legislation.

More of: David B Spence