Faculty in the News

CNN June 29, 2020

Supreme Court turns away challenge to federal executions by lethal injection

Professor and CNN Supreme Court Analyst Stephen Vladeck was quoted in an article about the Supreme Court’s decision to turn away a major challenge to the lethal injection protocol the federal government institutes.

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Protestors with pro-life signs stand in front of the U.S. Supreme Court

The Atlantic June 26, 2020

What the Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision Means

Professor Cary Franklin offered her expertise as she was quoted in The Atlantic about what the impact of the Supreme Court in the decision of June Medical Services v. Russo means for abortion rights in America.

Harris County recovery czar Armando Walle, Judge Jeremy Brown, and Houston recovery czar Marvin Odum deliver an update outside of a courtroom

Houston Public Media June 24, 2020

As COVID-19 Continues to Spread, Harris County Courts Are Moving Forward With Evictions

Professor Heather Way spoke to Houston Public Media to explain how she is tracking eviction policies around the state and analyzing the 17th emergency order, that can postpone proceedings for evictions in Texas.

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Houses on a street in the late afternoon

Texas Tribune June 26, 2020

As evictions resume in Texas, unemployed renters have few options

In a Texas Tribune article, Professor Parra-Davila is quoted as she offers insight regarding the complex eviction process in Texas, especially during the months of Covid-19.

Senator Mike Braun speaking into a microphone

ABC News June 23, 2020

Senate Republican bucks party and president on law enforcement immunity

Professor Stephen Vladeck is quoted in an ABC news article regarding the Senate bill limiting qualified immunity for cops.

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CNN June 20, 2020

Can Trump fire and replace US Attorney for SDNY?

Professor Stephen Vladeck joined in a discussion on CNN regarding whether Barr can fire Berman, whether the President can fire Berman, and other constitutional reasons and answers.

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Donald Trump shaking hands with Chief Justice John Roberts

The Washington Post June 19, 2020

Trump has no patience for legal intricacies. The Supreme Court is all about them.

Professor Stephen Vladeck’s comments were included in a Washington Post piece about how the Supreme Court and Trump’s relationship has been impacted by the recent DACA ruling.

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Donald Trump holds his hand out towards the camera while looking away

CNN June 18, 2020

Another bad day for Trump at the Supreme Court

Professor Stephen Vladeck is quoted in a CNN article about the recent Supreme Court cases, and the contradictory responses from the justices.

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Portrait of Professor Erben, wearing a bright orange tie

The Daily Beast June 17, 2020

Texas Cities Are Trapped in Guv’s Reopening- No Matter the Cost

Professor Erben offers his experience and expertise as he is quoted in an article regarding local law and the governor’s powers during the pandemic.

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Anti-contact tracing protestors hold signs

The Dallas Morning News June 17, 2020

Will conservative campaign against contact tracing undermine Texas’ efforts to stop COVID-19?

Professor Sanford Levinson is quoted in The Dallas Morning News as he offered his expertise on what the possible results of a Houston lawsuit to stop Covid-19 contact tracing, which is essential in curbing the virus’s spread.

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CNN June 16, 2020

Fact-checking Trump and Barr’s attacks on John Bolton’s book

Professor Stephen Vladeck offered his expertise as a CNN legal analyst to fact-check whether Trump and Barr can legally prohibit John Bolton’s book from being published and sold.

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A protestor holds a transgender pride flag

The New York Times June 13, 2020

Health Care Advocates Push Back Against Trump’s Erasure of Transgender Rights

Professor Elizabeth Sepper offered her expertise as she was quoted in a New York Times article regarding Transgender rights within health care.

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