Faculty in the News

The Washington Post August 17, 2020

‘45 days of ambiguity’: What a U.S. TikTok ban could mean for users and employees

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in a Washington Post article regarding the ambiguous state that Tik Tok and Tik Tok users are currently in. 

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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.

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Bloomberg Law August 12, 2020

Virtual Criminal Jury Test in Texas Paves Way for Sequels

Professor Jennifer Laurin provides criminal justice expertise and constructive criticism on the nature of a virtual criminal jury test as she is quoted in a Bloomberg Law article.

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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. 

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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.

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KUT August 3, 2020

Texas Lifts Tampon Ban At Bar Exam After Complaints Over Discriminatory Policy

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was quoted in a KUT article regarding the gender discrimination that individuals who needed menstrual products faced as the products have been banned from the Bar Exam until complaints changed the policy in 2020.

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Above The Law August 3, 2020

Trump Targets TikTok

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in Above The Law to explain Trump’s new vendetta against Tik Tok, and how it relates to presidential authority over foreign commerce.

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KXAN August 2, 2020

State of Texas: Guns and self defense at issue in deadly shooting at protest

Professor Jennifer Laurin was quoted in a KXAN article as she expressed concerns for video footage, claiming they can foster community trust as well as a new level of scrutiny.

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The Dallas Morning News July 31, 2020

Texas Supreme Court lets coronavirus orders stand, despite outcry by conservatives

Professor Stanford Levinson uses his constitutional law expertise, as he is quoted in a Dallas News article, to see an emerging split between Texas Republicans.

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The Dallas Morning News July 31, 2020

The Public Utility Commission has a secret: Regulator quietly dissolves its enforcement division

Professor David Spence, expert on regulation, was quoted in a Dallas Morning News article regarding the Public Utility Commission.

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The Washington Post July 30, 2020

Fostering development without displacement

Professor Heather K. Way offers her expertise as she is quoted in a Washington Post article regarding the gentrification of lower class residents in Austin, specifically how there is a unique chance for cities to repair gentrification after the fact.

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kxan July 28, 2020

How does publicly-released deadly police footage impact transparency in law enforcement?

Professor Jennifer Laurin provides insight into police video footage and how it can foster community trust, as well as a new level of scrutiny as she is quoted in a KXAN article.

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