Faculty in the News

Ballotpedia News May 14, 2021

Texas voters will decide amendment prohibiting restrictions on religious gatherings and organizations in November

Professor and Alice McKean Young Regents Chair Emeritus Douglas Laycock is quoted in an article and podcast regarding the legality of prohibiting religious gatherings, coming after a ruling in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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MSNBC May 26, 2021

Trump ex-counsel McGahn’s Mueller testimony is a sad consolation prize for Congress

Professor Steve Vladeck wrote an opinion piece regarding the testimony of former White House counsel Don McGahn in relation to Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.

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Refinery 29 May 19, 2021

The US Supreme Court is now poised to overturn Roe v. Wade – Here’s what to know

Professor Steve Vladeck was quoted about the Supreme Court's agreement to hear a challenge to a Mississippi law that could potential overturn Roe v. Wade.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

Bloomberg Law May 12, 2021

Health Legal disputes to live on despite HHS bid to skirt SCOTUS

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is quoted in an article regarding legal health care disparities and President Biden's role in revoking prior approvals and rules.

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CNN May 18, 2021

Supreme Court agrees to hear major Mississippi abortion case

Professor Steve Vladeck spoke to CNN about the Supreme Court's agreement to hear a challenge to a Mississippi law that bans nearly all abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy.

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Yahoo! News May 10, 2021

Justice Thomas says ex-West Point cadet should be able to sue over alleged rape

Professor Steve Vladeck was cited in an NBC article on Yahoo! News about Justice Clarence Thomas indicating that the Supreme Court should have taken on the case of a former West Point cadet to correct decades of injustices.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

KWTX May 10, 2021

Texas House green lights police reform bills in George Floyd’s honor

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding the Texas House signing off on bills that were originally a part of the Texas George Floyd Act.

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MSNBC May 5, 2021

Republicans say court packing is ‘unconstitutional.’ They’re wrong.

Professor Steve Vladeck wrote an opinion column regarding how Republicans are wrong when they claim that court packing is unconstitutional.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

The Washington Post April 30, 2021

Opinion: The use of race- and sex-based data to calculate damages is a stain on our legal system

Lecturer Ronen Avraham coauthored an opinion piece about the need to revise how courts calculate tort damages, which are currently tainted by race and sex discrimination.

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Texas Tribune April 28, 2021

Texas lawmakers hope to exclude places of worship from emergency closures after COVID-19 pandemic shuttered doors

Public Interest Scholar Douglas Laycock is quoted in an article about how several state lawmakers are trying to change emergency closure rules for places of worship.

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Government Executive April 24, 2021

Are reforms to the federal vacancies act still needed under President Biden?

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding reforming the rules on acting officials to address loopholes in the federal vacancies act.

More of: Stephen I Vladeck

The Hill April 21, 2021

Chauvin likely to face uphill battle in expected appeal

Professor Jeffrey Abramson is quoted in an article regarding the future of Derek Chauvin after his convictions for the murder of George Floyd.

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