Faculty in the Media

Fort Worth Star Telegram June 24, 2022

What Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade means for abortion in Texas

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was quoted on the Texas "trigger law," legislation in place that will effectively ban nearly all abortions in the state of Texas following the overruling of Roe v. Wade.

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Roll Call June 24, 2022

In one line, abortion ruling raises concerns about other rights

Professor Stephen Vladeck's tweet is quoted in an article about Justice Clarence Thomas's statement to revisit past decisions on topics such as same-sex marriage and contraception.

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Bloomberg Law June 24, 2022

Alito Ignores Abortion Backlash and Rebuffs Justices’ Critiques

Professor Elizabeth Sepper critiques Justice Alito's ruling that overturns Roe v. Wade, specifically regarding his reasoning and historical references, which have remained unchanged since being drafted in February.

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Austin American Statesman June 24, 2022

Texas Republicans want a vote on ‘Texas Independence.’ But can Texas secede from the union?

Professor Sanford Levinson weighs in on the legality of Texas seceding from the union, and questions what the proposed referendum is actually asking voters to do.

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Reuters June 24, 2022

Texas repeatedly raises pollution limits for Cheniere LNG plant

Professor Kelly Haragan questions Cheniere's use of reliable emissions control technology in light of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's repeated raising of the plant's pollution limits.

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KUT June 24, 2022

What the Supreme Court abortion decision means for Texas and the court’s future

Professor Elizabeth Sepper is interviewed about what the dissolution of Roe v. Wade says about the current state of the Supreme Court, and how other precedents may be threatened in the future.

More of: Elizabeth W Sepper

Boston Review June 23, 2022

Beyond Neoclassical Antitrust

Professor William Forbath's book co-authored with Joseph Fiskin, "The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution," is cited as making a powerful case for the affirmative governance obligations created by the Constitution.

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CNN June 23, 2022

Supreme Court limits ability to enforce Miranda rights

Profesor Stephen Vladeck explains the potential harm of a recent Supreme Court ruling that limits the ability to enforce the Miranda warnings.

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Newsweek June 21, 2022

Could Texas Really Secede? Experts Weigh in

Professor Sanford Levinson weighs in on the unlikeliness of Texas seceding from the United States following a recent Republican convention where the state GOP called for fellow Texans to vote in a referendum.

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Bloomberg June 21, 2022

Balance of Power June 21 Show

On an episode of Balance of Power, Professor Tara Grove explains the structure of the Supreme Court, reviews some recent rulings, and discusses anticipated cases as the Supreme Court term comes to a close in October.

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Texas Standard June 21, 2022

These are the cases with Texas implications yet to be decided by the Supreme Court this term

Professor Stephen Vladeck shares insight on 13 pending Supreme Court cases that will have an impact on the state of Texas.

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Newsweek June 20, 2022

Texas Seceding From U.S. ‘Would Mean War,’ Law Expert Says

Professors Jeffrey Abramson and Richard Albert are quoted in an article on Texas Republicans calling for a referendum vote to secede from the United States, describing it as a near impossible feat.

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