Faculty in the Media

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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USA Today May 2, 2022

Explosive leaked draft in abortion case reveals Supreme Court on verge of overturning Roe

A tweet by Professor Steve Vladeck was quoted in an article about Justice Alito's leaked opinion proposing the overturning of Roe v Wade.

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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.

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KXAN April 27, 2022

Only a quarter of Texas prisons have air conditioning, here’s what that means for prisoners

Lecturer Michele Deitch is quoted in a news story about how the high temperatures put prisoners at risk for heat-related illnesses.

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Financial Times April 27, 2022

The dollar ascendant – And the SEC vs. activists again

Professor Henry Hu is quoted on the SEC’s need to balance the goal of incentivizing and facilitating shareholder activism against the goal of decreasing information asymmetry and ensuring accurate stock market pricing.

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C-SPAN April 27, 2022

Denise Gilman on Title 42 and “Remain in Mexico” Policy

Professor Denise Gilman speaks on the legal and political challenges to the Biden administration's  Title 42 and "Remain in Mexico" policies as part of "The Washington Journal" segment.

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The New York Times April 25, 2022

Supreme Court to Hear DNA Appeal in Rodney Reed Murder Case

Professor Steve Vladeck was quoted in an article about DNA testing in the Rodney Reed murder case; Vladek explained how the Supreme Court's decision on a pending appeal could set precedent for future use of DNA testing in legal cases.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

NPR - KPCW April 25, 2022

The Saga between Elon Musk and Twitter

As a guest on the "Mountain Money" podcast, Professor Erich Schwartz is interviewed about Elon Musk's attempt to buy Twitter.

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The New York Times April 22, 2022

The U.S. Appealed to Reinstate Masks. But Is It Seeking to Win?

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an analysis on the court case regarding a federal judge striking down the CDC mask mandate and the Biden administration's subsequent appeal.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

CNN April 21, 2022

Supreme Court ruling aids family seeking return of painting confiscated by Nazis

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding a Supreme Court case where a family was seeking the return of a painting previously confiscated by Nazis, and whether state law or a foreign country's law should apply in this scenario.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck