Faculty in the News

KERA News June 13, 2022

Religious freedom or ‘life safety?’ Clash over Dallas apartment complexes lands in federal court

Professor Steven Collis is interviewed about federal acts being used as protection against the application of city code and zoning violations that infringe on residents' right to religious freedom at a Dallas apartment complex.

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Bloomberg Law June 10, 2022

The Incredible Shrinking Supreme Court Docket

Professor Steve Vladeck discussed the Supreme Court docket and why fewer decisions are being handed down in a podcast hosted by June Grasso.

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CNN June 8, 2022

“This is a matter of life and death” – Rep. Lee on the potential end of Roe v. Wade

Professor Elizabeth Sepper explains the implications of ending Roe v. Wade and what could happen to the future of healthcare and other human rights in a post-Roe society.  

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JD Supra June 9, 2022

A Look Inside UT Law’s U.S. Supreme Court Clinic

Professor Erin Busby reflected on her Supreme Court clerkship experience and spoke about the Texas Law Supreme Court Clinic on a podcast.

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WBUR June 3, 2022

Supreme Court decisions coming soon on gun control, abortion, religious freedom

On the "Here and Now" podcast, Professor Stephen Vladeck debriefs on controversial issues such as gun control, abortion, and religious freedom in education, as rulings from the Supreme Court are expected soon.

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The Nation June 7, 2022

Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback

Professor Thomas McGarity authors an article about the return of two former Trump administration officials to the campaign trail, recapping their Trump-era policies and controversial behaviors in response to ongoing elections.

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CNN June 2, 2022

US confirms military hackers have conducted cyber operations in support of Ukraine

Dean Designate Bobby Chesney provides background on various levels of governmental cyber operations in a news story about Cyber Command, the U.S. military’s hacking unit.

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Texas Standard June 2, 2022

Temporary block on Texas’ social media law gives experts a hint at how the Supreme Court could ultimately decide

Professor Stephen Vladeck is interviewed about the temporary block on Texas' social media law and what to expect from the Court of Appeals and, potentially, the Supreme Court.

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Los Angeles Times June 2, 2022

Column: After the Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade, what’ll it do for an encore?

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an opinion column questioning whether or not other Supreme Court decisions could be overturned in addition to the Roe v Wade decision.

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The Register May 31, 2022

US Supreme Court puts Texas social media law on hold

Professor Stephen Vladeck's tweet is quoted in an article discussing a recent Supreme Court ruling where three conservative justices voted against the enforcement of HB 20, a republican-backed Texas law that would prevent social media platforms from regulating content.

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NPR May 30, 2022

Abortion access questions, asked and answered

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was among the experts interviewed in a radio news story about the potential consequences of an overturned Roe v Wade, including whether embryos created for IVF would be included in the conversation.

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The Washington Post May 24, 2022

Republicans are leaning on the courts to target social media, but losses are piling up

A tweet from Professor Stephen Vladeck reacting to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on Florida's social media law was included in an article on social networks removing users’ posts based on political viewpoints.

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