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UHD in the News: Feb. 2, 2017

In recent headlines:

Houston Chronicle: UHD Professor of Criminal Justice Rebecca Pfeffer penned an article titled, "Pfeffer: Human Trafficking Isn't Just a Super Bowl Problem." In the article, Pfeffer talks about the broad misconception of the increase of human trafficking during sporting events.

Houston Chronicle: UHD Interim President Michael A. Olivas was quoted in the article, "Trump's Immigration Order Reverberate Across Texas Campuses."

KHOU: In an interview with KHOU 11, UHD Professor David Branham discusses President Trump's 2017 executive order vs. former President Barack Obama's 2011 executive order.

Houston Chronicle: UHD Interim President Michael A. Olivas was quoted in the article, "Detained Katy ISD student is Here On Tourist Visa from Jordan." The article talks about the heighten scrutiny of travelers from Muslim-majority countries as a result of Trump's refugee ban.

KPFT 90.1 Radio News: UHD Professor David Branham was also interviewed by Gerry Van Bakel on the following topics: Donald Trump Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and Donald Trump executive orders on immigration.

Telemundo: Edgar Colon, political science lecturer, was interviewed by Telemundo regarding President Donald Trump's executive order halting refugees from entering the United States.