Faculty in the News

External link The exterior doors of Townes Hall at the University of Texas School of Law, with an inscription chiseled above: "That they may truly and impartially administer justice."

UT News September 3, 2020

New First Amendment Center to House Law and Religion Clinic

The School of Law has opened the Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center, dedicated to advancing the discussion, education, and scholarship of the First Amendment. Among the center’s main projects will be a new experiential education opportunity, the Law and Religion Clinic.
External link Portrait of Professor Fishkin, wearing glasses and a colorful tie

Austin American-Statesman September 22, 2020

Texas cases raise stakes in fight to replace Ginsburg

Professor Joseph Fishkin was quoted an article about how the Texas legal system that houses cases about highly controversial issues such as abortion and health care will be impacted with the replacement of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
External link Ruth Bader Ginsburg

CNN September 18, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s most notable Supreme Court decisions and dissents

Professor Stephen Vladeck was quoted in a CNN article regarding Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's most notable writings and successes. Specifically, Professor Vladeck claimed that one of RBG's most important pushes for sex equality was the Virginia Military Institute and the court requiring the state-funded school to accept women for admission.
External link Cover of the graphic novel: "fault lines in the constitution"

Book Riot September 21, 2020

Comics A-Z: The Arts from Politics to Toriten

A Book Riot article detailing a graphic novel or comic for every letter of the alphabet that details the various aspects of the arts referenced Professor Sanford Levinson's graphic novel Fault Lines in the Constitution for the "P = Politics" section.
External link The 9 seated members of the Supreme Court posing in front of a deep red background.

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.