Faculty in the News

TIME August 3, 2020

No Approval? No Problem. Trump Bypasses Congress by Appointing Controversial Pentagon Nominee

Professor Stephen Vladeck is quoted in a TIME article on Trump’s nominations and controversial maneuvering.

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KUT August 3, 2020

Texas Lifts Tampon Ban At Bar Exam After Complaints Over Discriminatory Policy

Professor Elizabeth Sepper was quoted in a KUT article regarding the gender discrimination that individuals who needed menstrual products faced as the products have been banned from the Bar Exam until complaints changed the policy in 2020.

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Above The Law August 3, 2020

Trump Targets TikTok

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in Above The Law to explain Trump’s new vendetta against Tik Tok, and how it relates to presidential authority over foreign commerce.

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KXAN August 2, 2020

State of Texas: Guns and self defense at issue in deadly shooting at protest

Professor Jennifer Laurin was quoted in a KXAN article as she expressed concerns for video footage, claiming they can foster community trust as well as a new level of scrutiny.

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The Dallas Morning News July 31, 2020

Texas Supreme Court lets coronavirus orders stand, despite outcry by conservatives

Professor Stanford Levinson uses his constitutional law expertise, as he is quoted in a Dallas News article, to see an emerging split between Texas Republicans.

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The Dallas Morning News July 31, 2020

The Public Utility Commission has a secret: Regulator quietly dissolves its enforcement division

Professor David Spence, expert on regulation, was quoted in a Dallas Morning News article regarding the Public Utility Commission.

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The Washington Post July 30, 2020

Fostering development without displacement

Professor Heather K. Way offers her expertise as she is quoted in a Washington Post article regarding the gentrification of lower class residents in Austin, specifically how there is a unique chance for cities to repair gentrification after the fact.

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kxan July 28, 2020

How does publicly-released deadly police footage impact transparency in law enforcement?

Professor Jennifer Laurin provides insight into police video footage and how it can foster community trust, as well as a new level of scrutiny as she is quoted in a KXAN article.

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The Statesman July 27, 2020

Texas law gives no simple answer in Garrett Foster killing at Austin protest

Professor Jennifer Laurin is quoted in a Statesman article and offers insight into the doctrine of self-defense, after a deadly shooting at an Austin protest.   

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Salon July 26, 2020

Did the Supreme Court grant Trump new powers to reshape health care by upholding DACA?

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted on his insight into Trump’s DACA decisions and his ability or inability to enforce the law in certain circumstances.

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Community Impact July 24, 2020

Federal regulatory change could affect environmental reviews, infrastructure projects in Texas

Professor David Adelman was quoted in a Community Impact article regarding the environmental regulations under federally associated projects in recent years.

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BBC July 23, 2020

Is it legal to send federal forces into US states?

Professor Robert Chesney provided his legal expertise as he was quoted in a BBC article on whether or not it is legal to send federal forces to protests in various US states.

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