Stephen I Vladeck in the News

BuzzFeed News September 18, 2020

Here’s How The Supreme Court Will Function With Eight Justices Leading Up To The Election

Prof. Stephen Vladeck was quoted in Buzzfeed News, claiming that when there are vacancies, the Supreme Court in the past has tried to avoid ties, meaning that no nationwide precedent is set for lower courts to follow. This article discusses the short-term and long-term implications for the ninth seat staying vacant until after the election.

Associated Press September 9, 2020

Justice Dept. push into Trump case could prompt dismissal

Professor Steven Vladeck was quoted in three separate articles about how the Justice Department moved to replace Trump's legal team with government lawyers to defend him against a defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll. Legal experts, including Vladeck, were skeptical of the federal government's effort to protect the president. Click for links to the CNN and New York Times articles. The Associated Press article is linked below.  

THINK August 26, 2020

Trump and Pompeo’s disregard for the Hatch Act is business as usual. That’s the problem.

Professor Stephen Vladeck wrote a piece for THINK regarding the Republican National Convention and it’s violations of the Hatch Act.

The New York Times August 19, 2020

Why Are Senate Republicans Playing Dead?

Professor Vladeck wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times regarding the Republicans action in the Senate.

CNN August 17, 2020

Homeland Security rebukes report that found top leadership appointments were invalid

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in a CNN article regarding Homeland Security and successions of positions.

npr August 14, 2020

Government Watchdog Says Homeland Security Leaders Were Not Legitimately Appointed

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in an NPR article regarding Cabinet vacancy and Homeland Security inconsistencies.

The New York Times August 14, 2020

Top Homeland Security Officials Are Serving Illegally, G.A.O. Says

Professor Stephen Vladeck’s tweet was quoted in a New York Times article regarding Homeland Security officials and the legality of their positions. 

TIME August 3, 2020

No Approval? No Problem. Trump Bypasses Congress by Appointing Controversial Pentagon Nominee

Professor Stephen Vladeck is quoted in a TIME article on Trump’s nominations and controversial maneuvering.

The New York Times July 23, 2020

How Trump’s Use of Federal Forces in Cities Differs From Past Presidents

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in a New York Times article regarding Trump’s use of federal forces and the history of federal authority.

Associated Press July 21, 2020

Federal agents, local streets: A ‘red flag’ in Oregon

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in an associated press article about the deployment of federal agents in the protests in Oregon in an article by the Associated Press.

The Washington Post July 17, 2020

The Oregon governor wants federal officers out of Portland. Trump officials won’t listen. Why?

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in a Washington Post article regarding the controversy and legality of the federal officers’ making an appearance in Portland, Oregon.

Harvard Law Review July 13, 2020

Coronavirus, Civil Liberties, and the Courts: The Case Against “Suspending” Judicial Review

Professor Stephen Vladeck co-authored a Harvard Law Review article regarding the constitutional constraints and changes to judicial review during the coronavirus pandemic.