Justin Brooks
@justinobrooks.bsky.social
Professor of Practice University of San Diego School of Law.
So happy to see the new book I wrote with my son is now #1 in Civil Rights on Amazon! It traces the history of civil rights and asks whether we are giving up too much of our liberty in exchange for a false promise of security. Pre-order today! a.co/d/0aaDY6R9 @ucpress.bsky.social
Proud to announce that my new book with my son Zach Anthony Brooks is already a best seller in presale in the civil rights category. Preorder today! It will help you understand the madness of our current criminal legal system! a.co/d/03UxCzLv @ucpress.bsky.social @zachanthonybrooks.bsky.social
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I know it’s not the worst thing he’s done, but those who live, and have lived, in DC know how beautiful the ancient cherry blossom trees are along the Potomac. Heartbreaking to read they are being torn out for another golf course at the President’s request.
ice to be quoted in the @sdut today on bail reform. It’s is just one of the many topics I tackle with my son Zach in our new book. Preorder it today! a.co/d/04eeZStA
Today I begin my 36th year as a law school professor! I look forward to meeting the new 1Ls in my criminal law class and the returning 2Ls and 3Ls in my criminal procedure and wrongful convictions classes. Here we go!
A good news change I’ve noticed since returning to the USA. There were a bunch of Trump flags at this yacht club six months ago. Today, I don’t see any.
The reflecting pool fiasco is a perfect reflection of this administration. english.elpais.com/usa/2026-06-...
The enormous fiasco of Trump’s reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial: from Avatar to Shrek
The president spent weeks boasting about the no-bid contracts awarded to two companies for $14.2 million, only to have the water turn green in a matter of days
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If you’re pronouncing the “Los” in Los Angeles the same way you’re pronouncing the “Las” in Las Vegas, you’re pronouncing it incorrectly. You’re welcome. 😊 it incorrectly. You’re welcome. 😊 #losangeles #california
California’s public defender system is collapsing under impossible caseloads — and the consequences affect everyone, guilty or innocent. #CriminalDefense #PublicDefender #California #CriminalJustice #TrueCrime
Once again Republicans breaking the bank while pretending to be the party of small government and fiscal responsibility.
Rationalize this action all you want, but the truth is that when lawmakers intentionally redraw maps so Black voters lose their representation, it is a continuation of white supremacy in American politics.
This is the most British thing I’ve seen today. Watch this trio enjoying their cups of tea unbothered by the aging heavy metal band playing behind them. 😊
More Madness! “Under the “journalists” category, there are two honorees: Edward R. Murrow of CBS, and Alex Trebek, who hosted the game show Jeopardy!” www.nytimes.com/2026/05/02/u...
Trump’s Vision for ‘Garden of Heroes’ Keeps Getting Bigger and Higher in Cost
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His Majesty is saying we Americans should have no kings.
Justin Brooks@justinobrooks.bsky.social · 5mo ago“The U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society has calculated that Magna Carta is cited in at least 160 Supreme Court cases since 1789, not least as the foundation of the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances." King Charles today in his address to Congress.
lol The king telling trumps he ain’t a king
Justin Brooks@justinobrooks.bsky.social · 5mo ago“The U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society has calculated that Magna Carta is cited in at least 160 Supreme Court cases since 1789, not least as the foundation of the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances." King Charles today in his address to Congress.
“The U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society has calculated that Magna Carta is cited in at least 160 Supreme Court cases since 1789, not least as the foundation of the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances." King Charles today in his address to Congress.
Every day I wake up, read the news, and realize the topic we covered in this book is more and more critical to our long term existence as a free society. Please support this book and get in as many hands as possible! Pre-order here today! bit.ly/4vO18tL @ucpress.bsky.social
Amanda Knox gave a brilliant & thoughtful interview on the Lucy Letby case on Good Morning Britain. Every criminal case deserves a throrough review to make sure we get it right. Those charged with crimes deserve that, as do victims and their families. @amandaknox.bsky.social @amandaknox.com
Every year I look forward to seeing these freedom fighters from around the world! #InnocenceConference
