Richard Albert in the News

US Times Post January 26, 2024

What is really behind the border dispute on the Rio Grande?

Professor Richard Albert emphasizes that, under the U.S. Constitution, the federal government holds the authority to regulate immigration without interference from the states.

Economist August 25, 2022

Dictators and utopians are fond of fiddling with constitutions

Professor Richard Albert is quoted in an article about a new Russian constitution that is masquerading as amendments aimed to prolong and strengthen Putin’s power.

The Sun August 1, 2022

Made To Be Broken

In an extensive interview, Professor Richard Albert discusses the disconnect between the text of the United States Constitution and the reality of the lives of citizens, as well as the amendment process.

Advocate July 13, 2022

Conservative Texas Lawyer Targets PrEP Access After Abortion Rights

Professor Richard Albert warns that after the reversal of Roe v. Wade, states are being encouraged to turn back the clock on individual rights in an article that addresses the potential effect on issues such as affirmative action, marriage equality, and contraception mandates.

KVUE July 3, 2022

The political agenda of the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative justices

Professor Richard Albert is interviewed about the overturning of Roe v. Wade and other cases the court may revisit soon, following Justice Thomas's recent remark to reconsider the cases for same-sex marriage and contraception.

The Washington Post June 25, 2022

Guns and abortion: Contradictory decisions, or consistent?

Professor Richard Albert discusses the relationship between pro-life and pro-gun movements in response to recent rulings from the conservative majority on the Supreme Court.

Newsweek June 20, 2022

Texas Seceding From U.S. ‘Would Mean War,’ Law Expert Says

Professors Jeffrey Abramson and Richard Albert are quoted in an article on Texas Republicans calling for a referendum vote to secede from the United States, describing it as a near impossible feat.

More of: Jeffrey B Abramson

The Globe and Mail May 6, 2022

The legal reasoning behind the Supreme Court draft overturning Roe v. Wade

Professor Richard Albert is quoted in an article comparing aspects of the abortion debate in the United States and in Canada.

TaxProf Blog / SSRN January 11, 2022

The 50 Most Downloaded U.S. Law Professors Of 2021

Professors Robert Chesney and Richard Albert are ranked among the top 50 law professors who authored the most downloaded research papers from SSRN's eLibrary in 2021.

More of: Robert M Chesney