Faculty in the Media

National Law Journal March 3, 2022

As SCOTUS Clerk, Ketanji Brown Jackson Known for Her ‘Even Keel’ in Hot-Button Term

Erin Busby,  co-director of  the Texas Law Supreme Court Clinic, was quoted in the National Law Journal and Law.com about Ketanji Brown Jackson, with whom she co-clerked for Justice Stephen Breyer.

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Diverse Issues in Higher Education March 3, 2022

Some Domestic Violence Survivors Are Still Paying Abusers’ Student Loan Debt

Professor Angela Littwin is quoted in an article about a proposed Congressional bill that would result in domestic violence survivors no longer being responsible for their abuser's student loans.

More of: Angela K Littwin

My San Antonio March 3, 2022

Nirenberg calls San Antonio bond’s housing fund ‘unprecedented’ in recent Bloomberg interview

A report by Professor Heather Way is cited in an article about a proposed bond package in San Antonio that would expand the city's housing resources.

More of: Heather K Way

Dallas Morning News February 28, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott: Agencies must investigate gender-affirming care for trans kids as ‘child abuse’

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article about Attorney General Ken Paxton's opinion and Governor Abbott's directive that transgender children receiving gender-affirming care are investigated as "child abuse" cases.

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Vivarae News February 16, 2022

In Texas, Prisons Without Air Conditioning Are Getting Hotter

Professor Ariel Dulitzky is quoted in an article about advocating for air conditioning in Texas prisons.

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Marketplace February 15, 2022

Congress OKs bill to prohibit forced arbitration in sexual harassment and assault cases

Professor Erik Encarnacion is quoted in an article about the passing of a bill prohibiting forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment and assault.

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The New Republic February 13, 2022

The Constitution was meant to guard against oligarchy

Professor William Forbath's book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution, discusses the Constitution in a "rousing and authoritative" study, according to a review in The New Republic.

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Deseret News February 13, 2022

Office for Civil Rights dismisses complaint against BYU

Professor Steven Collis is quoted in an article about BYU's religious exemption from certain Title IX requirements leading to a dismissal of a complaints that the school treats students involved in same- sex relationships differently.

More of: Steven T Collis

Austin Monitor February 13, 2022

Council eyes new protections for renters

Professor Heather Way's report about tenants' rights in Texas cities was cited in an article about new protections for Austin renters.

More of: Heather K Way

The Millions February 11, 2022

The Lost Art of Not Knowing Something

Dean Ward Farnsworth's book, "The Socratic Method: A Practitioner's Handbook," is reviewed as being "learned, erudite, and elegant."

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Newsweek February 10, 2022

Democrats See Path for Kamala Harris to Reshape Her Vice Presidency in 2022

Professor Denise Gilman is quoted in an article about Vice President Kamala Harris' attempts to tackle difficult issues, including those related to immigration.

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Newsweek February 10, 2022

Democrats See Path for Kamala Harris to Reshape Her Vice Presidency in 2022

Professor Denise Gilman speaks on the administration's approach to immigration in a story about Vice President Kamala Harris reshaping her political brand.

More of: Denise L Gilman