Faculty in the News

The Washington Post October 26, 2023

This conservative appeals court’s rulings are testing the Supreme Court

Professor Tara Leigh Grove explains why the 5th Circuit has been involved in so many significant legal cases, and Professor Steve Vladeck's research on the Supreme Court's "shadow docket" is referenced.

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New York Times October 24, 2023

In Texas, Local Laws to Prevent Travel for Abortions Gain Momentum

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted in an article about recent efforts from abortion opponents in Texas to pass local restrictions aimed at preventing people from helping pregnant women travel to neighboring states for abortions.

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JAMA Network October 22, 2023

The Supreme Court’s 303 Creative Decision and the Threat to LGBTQ+ Health Care

Professor Elizabeth Sepper co-authored an op-ed piece about how a controversial Supreme Court decision may impact anti-discrimination laws and LGBTQ+ healthcare.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

Bloomberg Law October 20, 2023

Booming Texas Bankruptcy Venue in Doubt After Judge Resigns

Professor Jay Westbrook explains why Southern District of Texas court was attractive to corporations facing bankruptcy and comments on the potential impact of Judge David R. Jones' sudden resignation could have on bankruptcy filings.

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CNN Politics October 20, 2023

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on Biden administration communications with social media companies

Professor Steve Vladeck explains that the Biden administration can continue to communicate with social media platforms about removing misinformation while waiting for the Supreme Court to rule on content moderation and the First Amendment.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Weatherford Democrat October 19, 2023

School voucher supporters and opponents debate public school funding, private school accountability

Education and Law Professor Norma Cantú advises against making significant changes to public schools–such as prioritized education savings accounts (vouchers), public school funding, and private school accountability–during the Texas Legislature's short special session timeline.  

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Psychology Today October 17, 2023

Who Thrives in a World of Deepfakes and Misinformation?

Dean Bobby Chesney's paper "Deep Fakes: A Looming Challenge for Privacy, Democracy, and National Security" is referenced in an article about the "liar's dividend"–or disputing the validity of real evidence–following the increase of AI-generated content.

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CNN October 16, 2023

Supreme Court allows Biden administration to continue fully enforcing ghost gun regulations

Professor Steve Vladeck comments on the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Biden administration to continue regulating ghost guns as firearms.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Houston Landing October 13, 2023

Lee, Garcia ask city to block Whitmire from using campaign investments to fund mayoral run

Professor Randall Erben commented on the use of stock sales in campaign finance in a new story about a Houston mayoral candidate's plan to apply stock proceeds to his campaign.

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Bloomberg Law October 11, 2023

Fifth Circuit Judge Adds Alternate Majority Opinion to Dissent

Adjunct professor Stacy Rogers Sharp weighs in on the unusual formatting of a dissenting opinion by Judge Jerry E. Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in a death penalty case.

More of: Stacy Rogers Sharp

Native America Calling October 11, 2023

Native domestic violence spotlight

In an episode of "Native America Calling," Professor Jeana Lungwitz speaks on the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court session, where justices will hear arguments against a law that prevents people with domestic violence restraining orders from possessing guns.

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Swimming World Magazine October 9, 2023

Motivational Monday: 20 Quotes to Provide Inspiration and Help You Through Tough Times

A classic quote from Professor Ward Farnsworth about the science of words and why inspirational quotes can be so moving is referenced.

More of: Ward Farnsworth