Faculty in the News

Reason July 4, 2021

Why Is It So Hard To Sue a Bad Cop?

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding the lack of efficient redress following a federal officer's unconstitutional actions.

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Austin American-Statesman July 2, 2021

Sixth Street shooting turns scrutiny on DA José Garza, interim police chief Joseph Chacon

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in an article regarding the prosecution and criminal justice process following the shooting on Sixth Street in Austin.

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CNN July 5, 2021

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Affordable Care Act, leaving it in place

Professor Steve Vladeck comments on the recent Supreme Court dismissal of a challenge to the Affordable Care Act, a decision that will leave the law intact.

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War on the Rocks July 5, 2021

The Cyber Arms Race

Professor Bobby Chesney joins the Horns of a Dilemma podcast for an episode on the increasing complexity and sophistication of attacks on U.S infrastructure and the challenges of defending against cyber attacks.

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AP News July 5, 2021

EXPLAINER: Are evictions in Texas about to increase?

Professor Nelson Mock lends his expertise to the Associated Press in an explainer on evictions in Texas given that the federal freeze on most evictions that was enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31.

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CNN June 23, 2021

Supreme Court rules California must pay private businesses to allow union access

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article regarding a new Supreme Court ruling on California's unions.

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The Economist July 5, 2021

America’s Supreme Court is less one-sided than liberals feared

Professor Steve Vladeck lends his expertise to The Economist in an article exploring the dynamics of the newly constituted Supreme Court, which seem more complex and less extreme in their results than many expected.

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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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