Faculty in the News

Law360 February 3, 2023

‘Judge Shopping’ Texas Needs Albright Scrutiny, Experts Say

Professor Stephen Vladeck provides insight in the practice of "forum shopping" and explains how the practice is affecting federal immigration cases in Texas.

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Inside Higher Ed February 3, 2023

How debt relief could win at the Supreme Court

Professor Stephen Vladeck predicts that the Supreme Court will justify the standing of at least one of the debt-relief program cases.

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The New York Times February 2, 2023

The Police Cannot Be a Law Unto Themselves

Assistant professor Maria Ponomarenko's journal article "Democratic Accountability and Policing" is referenced in an op-ed that calls for increased accountability within America's police force.

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The Bond Buyer February 2, 2023

States embrace school vouchers as costs for Arizona’s universal program inflate

Adjunct professor Randall Erben comments on the future of school choice in Texas, predicting that legislation that is introduced may apply only to particular areas.

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Discourse Magazine January 31, 2023

Three Must-Read Books To Get People Out of Their Comfort Zones and Spark Innovation

Professor Ward Farnsworth's The Socratic Method: A Practitioner's Handbook is praised as one of the best books of 2022 for "masterfully" demonstrating how the Socratic method can be applied to modern times.

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The Washington Post January 31, 2023

Trump’s legacy on the judiciary isn’t just at the Supreme Court

Professor Stephen Vladeck offers a quote explaining how court cases are being strategically filed within the jurisdiction of the 5th Circuit, which is known for its conservative majority.

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CBS Austin January 26, 2023

Democrats, Republicans, alike, criticize Biden border policy

Professor Elissa Steglich speaks on the politicization of immigration policies in the wake of the backlash against the Biden Administration's border policy.

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The Heritage Foundation January 24, 2023

Forging a Post-Pandemic Policy Agenda: A Road Map for COVID-19 Congressional Oversight

Professor Charles Silver's "COVID-19: A Case Study of Government Failure" is quoted in an article about post-pandemic public health reform.

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Bloomberg Law January 23, 2023

Sex-Based Scheduling Suit Sparks Review of Title VII Limitation

Adjunct professor B. Craig Deats weighs in on a case involving a lawsuit filed by female officers in the Dallas County Sheriff's Department related to Title VII limitations.

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Roll Call January 26, 2023

Supreme Court asks US to weigh in on content moderation cases

Professor Stephen Vladeck's tweet about the likelihood that the Supreme Court  would eventually hear the social media cases about the reach of the First Amendment and government regulation was referenced.

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Texas Standard January 23, 2023

Supreme Court issues first ruling 16 weeks into term

Professor Stephen Vladeck was interviewed on the first orders from the Supreme Court, the  investigation into the leak of the Dobbs decision, and what to expect from the court this term.

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Courthouse News January 20, 2023

The next big abortion fight sits before a Texas judge

Professor Stephen Vladeck discusses a new legal suit in Texas between the conservative religious group Alliance for Defending Freedom and the FDA regarding the approval of an abortion pill.

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