Faculty in the News

National Review March 15, 2023

Don’t Eliminate One of America’s Best Spy Tools

Lecturer Adam Klein authors a piece on the elimination of the National Security Agency's (NSA) authority to collect certain types of data on Americans, which is set to expire at the end of the year unless renewed by Congress.

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Texas Public Radio March 15, 2023

State regulators allowed a fading West Texas town to go four years without safe drinking water

Kelly Haragan was quoted in an article about a water safety issue in Toyah, Texas, that has been ongoing since 2018 and has yet to be addressed.

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Just Security March 15, 2023

The Russian Intercept of the U.S. Reaper and International Law

Professor Michael Schmitt authored an article on the Russian interception of a U.S. Reaper drone, and how this raised questions about the legality of such interceptions and state obligations to protect their military assets.

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Lieber Westpoint March 10, 2023

Lieber Studies POW Volume Symposium — Protecting POWs in Contemporary Conflicts

Professor Derek Jinks authored an article on the importance of protecting prisoners of war (POWs) in contemporary conflicts, highlighting both the moral and strategic necessity of doing so.

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Bloomberg Law March 10, 2023

Potential Plan B for Biden Student Loan Relief Messy, Untested

Professor Tara Grove discusses the potential backup plan for President Biden's student loan relief plan, as many legal challenges have put a pause on the process.

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Energy Now March 9, 2023

Texas Gas Market Gets New Calls for Transparency Two Years After Storm Uri

Professor David Spence comments on a lawsuit alleging natural gas market manipulation in Texas that was filed in the wake of Winter Storm Uri.

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PBS NewsHour March 7, 2023

Texas judge’s ruling on birth control threatens a nationwide program for minors

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is interviewed about the increase of religious influences in the courts following a ruling requiring Texas minors to obtain parental consent to access contraception.

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Law360 March 6, 2023

Texas Lawmakers To Mull Criminal Charges For Court Leaks

Adjunct professor Randall Erben comments on a bill that would introduce criminal penalties for Texas court employees who leak confidential judicial opinions or documents.

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Dallas Observer March 6, 2023

Texas AG Ken Paxton ‘Very Active’ in Biden Admin Lawsuits

Professor Sanford Levinson speaks on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's legal battles as Paxton faces personal leg al challenges and leads lawsuits against the Biden administration.

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Market Watch March 5, 2023

How Biden’s student-loan relief plan could survive a Supreme Court setback

Professor Tara Grove speaks on a previously issued dissent by Chief Justice John Roberts  in an article about how President Biden's student loan relief plan could be implemented in alternative ways.

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KUT March 2, 2023

Advocacy groups urge public to oppose Biden’s proposed asylum restrictions

Professor Thomas McGarity comments on the effect of advocacy groups and public comment on President Biden's proposed asylum restrictions, which would make it more difficult for asylum seekers to qualify for protection.

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RIS Media March 2, 2023

Gap Between Black and White Homeownership Widens Over Past 6 Decades

Professor Mechele Dickerson was quoted in an article reporting the widening gap between Black and White homeownership rates, pointing out trends in recent years.

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