Faculty in the Media

Texas Tribune October 12, 2021

“It puts a big burden on employers”: Businesses face tough choices after Gov. Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding the impact that Gov. Greg Abbott's Covid-19 executive order is having on Texas.

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Vanity Fair October 12, 2021

Greg Abbott Opposes the Government “Bullying” Businesses, Except When He Does It

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted in an article regarding Greg Abbott's executive order about Covid-19 precautions and regulations.

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CNN October 12, 2021

Where things stand in the legal battle over Texas’ six-week abortion ban

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding the next steps after the Texas abortion ban.

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Law.Com October 11, 2021

MDL Judges Are Coming Up With New Ways to Manage Thousands of Lawsuits

Professor Lynn Baker is quoted in an article regarding administrative dockets that are being used by judges to manage lawsuits.

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Texas Standard October 11, 2021

Multiple cases, courts add to uncertainty over Texas abortion law enforcement

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding uncertainty over the abortion law in Texas.

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The New York Times October 3, 2021

Back on the Bench, the Supreme Court Faces a Blockbuster Term

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding the possibility of the Supreme Court overruling Roe v. Wade and the changes that will cause.

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NPR October 7, 2021

Examining the Supreme Court’s use of emergency applications

Professor Steve Vladeck is interviewed in a podcast regarding the Supreme Court's use of emergency applications.

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The New York Times October 7, 2021

Some Texas Clinics Resume Abortions After Judge’s Ruling

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding some Texas abortion clinics that began preforming abortions after a federal judge halted enforcement of SB8, and what the future of this will possibly look like.

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Texas Tribune October 1, 2021

After delay, Texas to begin releasing migrants held in violation of state law under Gov. Greg Abbott’s border crackdown

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding recently released migrants, and how they may be detained again in the near future as their cases are being resolved.

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MSNBC October 1, 2021

Texas’ abortion law puts the Constitution on the line

Professor Steve Vladeck wrote an opinion piece regarding SB8 and the future of the Constitution in the U.S.

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The Christian Science Monitor October 3, 2021

The one case that could define the Supreme Court’s term – and legacy

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding the future legacy of the Supreme Court in terms of abortion, gun, and death penalty laws.

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San Antonio Express News September 29, 2021

UT law professor warns Congress of broader threat from Texas abortion ban

Professor Steven Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding how he warned U.S. senators on the danger of the impact that the new abortion ruling will make.

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