In the News
Selected media coverage and profiles of current federal civil-rights work.
This page collects a selection of media coverage, profiles, and commentary related to cases and issues handled by Jump Start Legal Justice Center. Articles and features are organized by case and topic to help readers find background reporting and public discussion of the underlying events and legal questions.
These articles are written from the perspective of the individual outlets. Inclusion here does not mean endorsement of every statement they contain.
Coverage By Case
Media pieces grouped by the cases they discuss.
Wright and Admiral v. University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas System, Abbott, and Other Officials
Federal civil-rights case on behalf of two UTD history professors arrested while standing with students at a peaceful pro-Palestinian encampment and later subjected to broad restrictions on their access to campus and professional opportunities.
The Retrograde
"Professors sue UTD over pro-Palestine encampment arrest, alleging retaliation and rights violations" – article describing the professors’ arrests at a peaceful encampment, the allegations of retaliation and rights violations, and the filing of the federal lawsuit.
The Guardian
"Texas professors arrested at campus protest sue university, alleging retaliation" – national coverage summarizing the case, the professors’ claims about severe restrictions on their campus access, and broader concerns about academic freedom and protest rights in Texas.
American Muslims for Palestine v. Miyares
Federal case challenging the Virginia attorney general’s use of investigative demands and contempt sanctions to force production of detailed donor lists from a nonprofit, raising core questions about freedom of association and donor privacy.
Virginia Mercury
"Judge issues injunction against Miyares in probe of pro-Palestinian nonprofit" – coverage explaining Judge Brinkema’s ruling, the donor-list demands, and the potential chilling effect on nonprofit donors if such lists must be turned over to state officials.
Syndicated or partner outlets
Reprints or summaries of the Virginia Mercury story carried by other news organizations, describing the injunction and its implications for AMP and similar nonprofits.
Topics And Themes
Media coverage of individual cases often touches on broader themes that recur across the firm’s work.
Campus Protests and Academic Freedom
Articles discussing how universities respond to peaceful encampments, faculty support for student speech, and the intersection of campus safety policies with constitutional protections.Non-profit Investigations and Donor Privacy
Coverage exploring how donor-list demands and investigative tools can affect freedom of association and charitable giving.Religious Freedom and Equal Treatment
Reporting on cases where religious organizations or individuals seek equal treatment in land use, institutional settings, or public programs.
What Media Coverage Represents
Articles listed here provide external perspectives on cases and issues. They:
Are written by independent journalists and outlets
May include quotations, characterizations, or opinions that do not reflect the views of every client or of the firm
Do not replace court filings, orders, or official records
Case outcomes and legal standards are determined by courts, not by media coverage. To understand the procedural posture and specific rulings in a case, visit the Case Detail page or consult the official docket.
Questions After Listening To An Argument
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