Faculty in the News

NPR March 1, 2023

3 abortion bans in Texas leave doctors ‘talking in code’ to pregnant patients

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was quoted about the impact of abortion bans in Texas, including one that prevents doctors from discussing abortion with patients and poses many ethical and professional challenges.

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The Los Angeles Times February 28, 2023

Newsom rescinds California’s COVID-19 state of emergency, marking an end to the pandemic era

Adjunct professor Randall Erben comments on a potential reason for continuation of the COVID-19 state of emergency status in Texas and on the state's early pandemic response.

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Newsweek February 28, 2023

Amy Coney Barrett’s Unexpected Questions About Student Loan Forgiveness

Professor Stephen Vladeck's tweet was referenced in a story about on Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett's unexpected questions towards student loan forgiveness during a recent case aiming to overturn President Biden's controversial initiative.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

BBC News February 28, 2023

What’s at stake for Biden’s student loan plan at the Supreme Court?

Professor Tara Grove predicts that the Supreme Court will rule that at least one plaintiff has standing in the student loan forgiveness cases, effectively striking down Biden's debt relief program.

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Dallas Observer February 27, 2023

Texas Bill Would Prohibit Public Facility Corporations From Issuing Tax Exemptions

A 2020 study by Professor Heather Way and the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic was referenced in an article about a proposed bill that would limit the use of tax breaks for public facility corporations in Texas.

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New York Times February 26, 2023

Student Loan Case Before Supreme Court Poses Pressing Question: Who Can Sue?

Professor Tara Grove comments on the potential impact of the Supreme Court case in which states are arguing against the loan forgiveness program and asserts that states should not have special power to sue the federal executive branch.

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The New Yorker February 23, 2023

How the Government Cancelled Betty Ann’s Debts

Professor Stephen Vladeck provides insight into the Supreme Court's upcoming student loan forgiveness lawsuits in a story about aging student debtors and the future of debt cancellation policies.

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Spectrum News NY1 February 23, 2023

White House accuses Texas of ‘judge shopping’ over border issues

Professor Stephen Vladeck comments on Texas' use of judge shopping and asserts that random judge assignment is a hallmark of fair civil litigation systems.

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The Dallas Morning News February 22, 2023

Dallas’ 75-year, tax-free lease deal to developers kills needed revenue: critics

Professor Heather Way discusses property tax exemptions for affordable housing developers after a controversial lease agreement between the city of Dallas and a private developer was settled.

More of: Heather K Way

Lieber Institute Westpoint February 22, 2023

Prisoners of War in Contemporary Conflict

An article by Visiting Professor Michael Schmitt highlights an upcoming book, which he co-edited, about the treatment of prisoners of war in light of recent conflicts and new warfare technologies.

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NTD February 21, 2023

Supreme Court Rejects Request to Hear Case Seeking to Overturn 2020 Election

Professor Stephen Vladeck gives his opinion on the Supreme Court's rejection to hear a case seeking to overturn the 2020 election.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

The Washington Post February 21, 2023

Mormon Church, investment arm to pay $5 million to resolve SEC case

Professor Henry Hu is quoted on the SEC imposing fines on the Mormon Church for failing to properly disclose its securities holdings from 1997 to 2019.

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