Faculty in the Media

Justsecurity.org March 24, 2022

Putin’s Real Fear: Ukraine’s Constitutional Order

Lecturer Philip Bobbitt authors an article with Viola Gienger about the motive behind Putin's invasion of Ukraine and why NATO must defend the country.

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Washington Monthly March 21, 2022

The Too Supreme Court

In a review by Washington Monthly, Professor William Forbath's book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution, is described as a "brilliant new book" that challenges the traditional views many people hold about the court. It was co-authored with Joseph Fishkin.

More of: William E Forbath

Slate March 21, 2022

What You Won’t Hear in Today’s Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing

In an op-ed for Slate, Professor William Forbath and co-author Joseph Fishkin argue that it is time for Congress to realize their constitutional obligation to build a political economy in which power is held by many, not a select few.

More of: William E Forbath

Planetizen March 22, 2022

Increased Homeownership Won’t Close the Racial Wealth Gap

Professor Mechele Dickerson and her book, Homeownership and America's Financial Underclass: Flawed Premises, Broken Promises, New Prescriptions, are mentioned in an article about assumptions regarding homeownership.

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Democracy Journal March 21, 2022

Book Reviews: The Economic Constitution

A book review for "The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing The Economic Foundations of American Democracy" co-authored by William Forbath and Joseph Fishkin, was reviewed in the Spring 2022 issue of Democracy Journal.

More of: William E Forbath

The Hill March 20, 2022

Judge the CHIPs Act as defense policy, not industrial policy

Professor Adam Klein, with LBJ School of Public Affairs professor William Inboden, co-authored an opinion piece about the importance of the CHIPS Act to United States national security policy.

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The Washington Post March 18, 2022

How to use the Constitution to rein in American oligarchs and save democracy

Professor William Forbath's book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution, is reviewed by The Washington Post as "eminently readable" and a book that should be read and reflected on during these current times.

More of: William E Forbath

NBC News March 17, 2022

Do Texas prisons violate human rights? One Scottish judge says yes

Lecturer Michele Deitch is quoted in a news story about a recent case where the US was denied extradition of a Scottish fugitive by a Scottish judge due to concerns about Texas prisons' possible failure to meet international human rights standards.

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KEYE-TV March 10, 2022

Governor Abbott gives update for one-year anniversary of Operation Lone Star

Denise Gilman, Director of the Immigration Clinic at Texas Law, was quoted in a news story on immigration policies on the one-year anniversary of Governor Abbott's launch of Operation Lone Star.

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Politico March 9, 2022

White House sweats over its growing entanglement in Ukraine

Professor Bobby Chesney is quoted in an article regarding the Biden administration facing pressure to get more involved in Ukraine.

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Courthouse News March 10, 2022

Texas governor touts success of border crackdown

Director of the Texas Law Immigration Center Denise Gilman was quoted by Courthouse News in an article on immigration policies.

More of: Denise L Gilman

Hollywood Reporter March 10, 2022

Netflix Takes on Texas: Attorneys Analyze the “Outlandish” Fight Over ‘Cuties’

Professor Amy Sanders is quoted in an article on Netflix seeking intervention from a federal court after a Texas attorney attempted to charge Netflix with promoting child erotica.

More of: Amy K Sanders