Faculty in the News

ABA Journal June 22, 2021

Don’t call him ‘sir’: Law prof reflects on receiving honorary knight award from the UK

Professor Philip Bobbitt is quoted in an article regarding his new title being awarded honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II.

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The Texas Standard June 22, 2021

Pandemic-Related Delays Fatal For Texas Prisoners Approved For Parole

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article regarding the delay in release for parole-approved Texas prisoners.

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The Washington Post June 24, 2021

Supreme Court rules in favor of Catholic foster care agency, in narrow win for religious rights

Professor Douglas Laycock is quoted in an article regarding a recent unanimous Supreme Court ruling that a city-funded foster and adoption agency that opposes same-sex marriage on religious grounds can be exempted from serving such couples.

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Texas Tribune June 24, 2021

Dozens who died in Texas prisons during the pandemic had been granted parole, new report shows

Professor Michele Deitch is quoted in an article regarding a study, authored by her and her team, which found dozens of Texan paroled inmates died during the pandemic.

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MSN June 24, 2021

TikTok Isn’t ‘Out of the Woods’ With Biden’s Executive Order, But Creators Are Prepared This Time

Professor Robert Chesney is quoted in an article regarding TikTok's ongoing legal battles within the United States.

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NPR June 24, 2021

Missouri Has Declared Federal Gun Laws Invalid. Can It Do That?

Professor Steve Vladeck commented on Missouri's new law, signed by Gov. Mike Parson, that claims to invalidate all federal gun control laws — and prohibits state and local cooperation with enforcement of those laws.

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Reuters June 24, 2021

How COVID and shadow docket exploded SCOTUS’ scope of religious freedom

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down restrictions on group religious activities in private homes during the pandemic.

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CNN June 24, 2021

Supreme Court rules in favor of Catholic foster care agency that refused to work with same-sex couples

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding the Supreme Court ruling on whether Philadelphia could require foster agencies to comply with its non-discrimination law.

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ABC News June 24, 2021

Judge tosses lawsuit against Houston hospital over staff vaccine mandate

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding the recent dismissal of a lawsuit against Houston Methodist Hospital over its policy that mandated all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Policy Options June 24, 2021

How to get cities out of their constitutional straitjacket

Professor Richard Albert co-authored this article on the constitutional changes that can be made in Canadian provinces and municipalities to empower them to tackle pressing problems.

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NBC News June 24, 2021

New report finds parole-approved prisoners waited months for release amid pandemic

NBC News features a recent report—authored by a team led by Professor Michele Deitch—which analyzed data about paroled inmates who died while awaiting release amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Dallas Morning News June 24, 2021

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott touts law banning vaccine passports for businesses but effects may be limited

Professor Elizabeth Sepper shares her expertise with the Dallas Morning News in an article about the bill recently signed by Governor Greg Abbott banning vaccine passports for Texas businesses.

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