Faculty in the News

KXAN May 6, 2020

Austin health officials say there’s no ‘need’ to make nursing home locations with COVID-19 outbreaks public

In an article about how Austin Public Health officials are pushing for more resources to target nursing homes but haven’t released the locations of the facilities, Professor Elizabeth Sepper provides insight into how the threat of HIPAA is preventing health care officials from releasing nursing home data.

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Waco Tribune-Herald May 5, 2020

Beware efforts absolving companies of COVID-19 liability

Professor Thomas McGarity gave his expert perspective in an article for the Waco Tribune-Herald arguing that not enough is being done for workers’ safety and compensation during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Texas Tribune May 4, 2020

70% of Texas prisoners tested have the coronavirus. Experts say it’s time for more testing and fewer inmates.

In an article from the Texas Tribune about how to approach the lack of testing in Texas prisons in the midst of the coronavirus, Professor Michele Deitch lends her expertise about prison conditions.

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The Washington Post May 3, 2020

As Washington stumbled, governors stepped to the forefront

Professor Robert Chesney was referenced in a Washington Post article about how the American government is confronting the coronavirus pandemic, and the power balance between the federal government and state leaders.

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The Atlantic May 2, 2020

The End of the Imperial Presidency

In an Atlantic article about how Trump is accidentally empowering US governors by ceding some control to the states, Professor Robert Chesney was quoted for his impressive knowledge of constitutional law.

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Dallas Morning News May 1, 2020

Video conferencing is raising issues of sexism and classism

Professor Veronica Vargas Stidvent wrote an op-ed about the pandemic enforcing a reliance on video conferencing that emphasizes the issues of racism and classism, specifically disadvantaging caregivers and parents.

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Texas Tribune May 1, 2020

Texas halted evictions, giving renters some relief. But what happens when the moratorium ends?

Professor Heather Way offered her insight in a Texas Tribune article regarding the halt of Texas evictions and how renters are being hit particularly hard by the economic downturn.

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Houston Chronicle May 1, 2020

Rent is due. Texas must do more to protect tenants during the COVID-19 crisis.

Professor Heather Way co-authored an article that was published in the Houston Chronicle arguing that bold actions must be taken by our governments quickly, or else an unprecedented number of Texas renters could lose their place to live.

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The New York Times April 29, 2020

The Trump Administration’s Legal Moves to Prevent a Meat Shortage, Explained

In a New York Times article on The Trump administration’s legal moves to prevent meat shortages, Professor Stephen Vladeck offered his criticism and expertise.

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Dallas Morning News April 28, 2020

The fight over Texas’ abortion ban during the COVID-19 pandemic is over, but what did it all mean?

Professor Elizabeth Sepper lent her legal judgement over the fight over Texas’ abortion ban as a lawsuit over whether Texas can halt abortions during the Covid-19 pandemic had a lengthy battle in court.

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CNN April 27, 2020

Supreme Court asks for additional briefings in Trump finances cases

Professor Stephen Vladeck offered his expertise in a CNN article regarding investigations on Trump’s bid to shield his financial documents from Congress.

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Reuters April 25, 2020

In four U.S. state prisons, nearly 3,300 inmates test positive for coronavirus — 96% without symptoms

Professor Michele Deitch offers her expertise on prison oversight in a Reuters article about how the states with the largest prison populations are approaching the rapidly rising cases of Covid-19 in prisons.

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