Faculty in the Media

CNN March 3, 2022

Did a federal court just reveal Biden’s Supreme Court nominee?

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article about how the early issuing of a DC Circuit opinion could point to the possible nomination of a DC Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.  

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CNN March 3, 2022

Why Texas is a legal graveyard for Biden policies

Professor Steve Vladeck is mentioned in an article regarding federal judge rulings against Biden administration policies in Texas.

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Dallas Morning News February 28, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott: Agencies must investigate gender-affirming care for trans kids as ‘child abuse’

Professor Randall Erben is quoted in an article about Attorney General Ken Paxton's opinion and Governor Abbott's directive that transgender children receiving gender-affirming care are investigated as "child abuse" cases.

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CNN February 28, 2022

Supreme Court takes up case of web designer who won’t work with same-sex couples

Professor Steve Vladeck is quoted in an article on a Supreme Court's decision regarding whether a business owner can be forced by anti-discrimination laws to serve same-sex couples despite a conflict with their religious beliefs.

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Vivarae News February 16, 2022

In Texas, Prisons Without Air Conditioning Are Getting Hotter

Professor Ariel Dulitzky is quoted in an article about advocating for air conditioning in Texas prisons.

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NPR February 14, 2022

Texas takes its fight over Biden’s border policies to judges appointed by Trump

Professor Steve Vladeck was interviewed in the Morning Edition about Texas' "judge shopping" strategy to fight the border policies of the Biden administration.

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Marketplace February 15, 2022

Congress OKs bill to prohibit forced arbitration in sexual harassment and assault cases

Professor Erik Encarnacion is quoted in an article about the passing of a bill prohibiting forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment and assault.

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The New Republic February 13, 2022

The Constitution was meant to guard against oligarchy

Professor William Forbath's book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution, discusses the Constitution in a "rousing and authoritative" study, according to a review in The New Republic.

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Deseret News February 13, 2022

Office for Civil Rights dismisses complaint against BYU

Professor Steven Collis is quoted in an article about BYU's religious exemption from certain Title IX requirements leading to a dismissal of a complaints that the school treats students involved in same- sex relationships differently.

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Austin Monitor February 13, 2022

Council eyes new protections for renters

Professor Heather Way's report about tenants' rights in Texas cities was cited in an article about new protections for Austin renters.

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The Millions February 11, 2022

The Lost Art of Not Knowing Something

Dean Ward Farnsworth's book, "The Socratic Method: A Practitioner's Handbook," is reviewed as being "learned, erudite, and elegant."

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Newsweek February 10, 2022

Democrats See Path for Kamala Harris to Reshape Her Vice Presidency in 2022

Professor Denise Gilman is quoted in an article about Vice President Kamala Harris' attempts to tackle difficult issues, including those related to immigration.

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