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Faculty in the Media
Our faculty are frequently featured in national and international media for their insightful commentary.
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Austin American-Statesman
Texas judges are blocking student debt deals — and borrowers are paying the price
Professor Angela Littwin comments that the 5th Circuit Court’s harsh precedents make it difficult for judges to discharge student debt. -
DipLawMatic Dialogues
From the Reference Desk: On the Death of the Alien Tort Statute
Professor Jonathan Pratter discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to effectively terminate the Alien Tort Statute as a vehicle for claims under customary international law. -
The 19th
The case that could weaken one of Texas’ most ambitious anti-abortion laws
Professor Rachel Rebouché discusses how the new lawsuit targeting Students for Life under Texas House Bill 7 demonstrates the vagueness of the bill and how the suit’s dismissal could introduce new legal standards. -
The Texas Tribune
Clinical Professor Heather Way explains why uninformed homeowners are missing a homestead exemption that could save them thousands of dollars in property taxes. -
Law360
FTC Gender Care Suit Sparks Latest Judge-Shopping Debate
Professor Paul Gugliuzza explains how handpicking a judge in politically charged cases harms a fair and impartial judicial system. -
The Washington Post
DOJ announces investigation into whether D.C. jail conditions violate Constitution
In a story about a federal investigation into a D.C. jail, Senior Lecturer Michele Deitch points out that investigations into correctional facilities as rare and how politics may contribute to the selection of facilities.