Professor Joan Williams joined @npr.org's Morning Edition to discuss a new report she co-authored examining the priorities of working-class voters and how political messaging can better resonate across class divides. #UCLawSF

To win over working-class voters, Democrats need to stop talking about democracy

Working-class voters have moved away from the Democratic Party. Winning them back is key to the party's future, a new reports shows. But first, the messaging has to change.

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Professor Emerita Marsha Cohen, a food and drug law expert, discusses how the recent #Cyclospora outbreak has renewed scrutiny of delays in implementation of the FDA's Food Traceability Rule for high-risk foods. The rule has been put on hold until 2028 due to cost concerns raised by the industry.

UC Law SF students will learn from four new faculty members this year: Steven Bazley, Aimee J. Carlisle, Mary Hoopes, and Shaun Ossei-Owusu. They bring experience advising startups, representing underserved clients, studying courts, and examining how law shapes society.

UC Law SF welcomes new four new professors - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

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In a recent essay, Zachary S. Price of @uclawsf.bsky.social argues that appropriations should serve as substantive limits on executive power. www.theregreview.org/2026/07/23/p...

In her fifth book, “Behind Ancient Bars: Narratives of Incarceration in the Hebrew Bible” (UC Press), Professor Hadar Aviram explores biblical stories of imprisonment and what they reveal about the history of confinement.

Prof. Hadar Aviram inspects biblical stories of incarceration with modern lens in new book - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

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Professor Rory Little, an expert on constitutional and criminal law, spoke to CBS News about a federal trial court ruling that temporarily stops ICE from making arrests when individuals appear for court hearings. Advocates say they have documented hundreds of such cases.

ICE banned from making courthouse arrests nationwide, in case that began in San Francisco

A federal judge sided with Bay Area immigration attorneys who say they tracked "hundreds" of arrests at hearings. A UC Law San Francisco professor says the win may be narrower than it looks.

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ELC-PA Senior Attorney Paige Joki will be featured in a webinar from @uclawsf.bsky.social Center for Racial and Economic Justice: “AdDRESS for Success: Adopting Affirming and Legally Compliant Dress Codes.” 📅 June 11 🕓 4–5:30 p.m. ET 🔗 Register: uchastings.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

UC Law SF ranks 10th in the nation for number of 2025 graduates working in public interest law, according to law.com: www.law.com/2026/05/13/l...

On Friday, I had the opportunity to present my capstone on communications strategies to reverse the backsliding on harm reduction in San Francisco for my Masters in Health Policy and Law via @uclawsf.bsky.social and @ucsfhealth.bsky.social. Two more years of formal education under my belt. Onward!

Ming Hsu Chen (@uclawsf.bsky.social) teaches courses in constitutional law, citizenship, immigration, and race. She is the author of "Pursuing Citizenship in the Enforcement Era" (Stanford University Press, 2020) and speaks widely on birthright citizenship. Connect with Chen:

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Chen is Professor and Faculty-Director of the Center for Race, Immigration, Citizenship, and Equality at the University of California College of Law, San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings). She is also ...

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📢 Tomorrow, #SCOTUS is hearing a case on Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship. The case could have implications for constitutional law, immigration policy & U.S.-born individuals. For reporters covering this, these experts are available. ⤵️ 🔗 Connect: scholars.org/features/exp...

A new chapter on climate science was recently added to—and swiftly removed from—a reference manual designed to give judges an unbiased source of scientific information. eos.org/articles/cli...

Climate Science Has No Place in Scientific Reference Manual for Judges, Attorneys General Say - Eos

A chapter on climate science has been removed from a manual designed to be an independent, neutral source of scientific information for judges.

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The 2026 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence honors Prof. @mattcoles.bsky.social for turning decades of frontline advocacy into engaging lessons, rigorous standards, and mentorship that shapes future lawyers. Students say his teaching inspires them and equips them to excel in the legal profession.

Rutter Award Recognizes Prof. Matt Coles for Guiding Students with Lessons from Storied Advocacy Career  - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

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Today, the UC Law San Francisco community comes together for Raising the Bar, our annual Day of Giving. Whether this is your first gift or one of many, today is our moment to come together as one UC Law San Francisco. Join us: give.uclawsf.edu/g/raising-th... #uclawsf

Raising the Bar returns on March 26. Hear from Trustee Charan Brahma ’99 on why Raising the Bar matters, and how your support shapes what comes next as UC Law SF advances its Into the Future campaign. give.uclawsf.edu/g/raising-th...

Today I presented at the National Legal Masters Conference hosted by @uclawsf.bsky.social. It was truly an honor to join my amazing decanal colleagues to discuss the importance of MLS programs.

The Center for Racial and Economic Justice at @uclawsf.bsky.social is hosting its spring symposium "Expanding Economic Justice: State and Local Innovations in Worker Protection" on Friday, March 13th. Join in-person or virtually. Bio of speakers, schedule, and registration are available here:

What happens after the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s tariffs? Prof. David Levine speaks to KTVU about alternative legal authorities the White House could use to tax imports and how refund disputes will get handled in lower courts.

Terrific guest lecture by @ghorvath.bsky.social @uclawsf.bsky.social to my Drug and Device Regulation and Innovation seminar at @slulaw.bsky.social @sluhealthlaw.bsky.social on Tuesday, focused on Incremental Innovation in medical devices. Article here: scholar.smu.edu/scitech/vol2...

This new case law art installation is way cool. I was delighted to attend this ceremony on behalf of @free.law, which provides live data via API, and to nerd out with the artist and engineers who made it happen.

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How does legal precedent shape society? A new installation designed by artist Dan Goods turns live court data into a moving visual display that tracks how often landmark cases are cited. www.uclawsf.edu/2026/02/11/m... #uclawsf

How does legal precedent shape society? A new installation designed by artist Dan Goods turns live court data into a moving visual display that tracks how often landmark cases are cited. www.uclawsf.edu/2026/02/11/m... #uclawsf

“If that happens, you’re going to see a lot more litigation on many fronts,” as legislatures begin challenge federal actions a governor supports, said Member Scholar Dave Owen, of UC Law in San Francisco. @uclawsf.bsky.social news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/biden...

Biden Monuments Case to Focus on State Lawmakers’ Ability to Sue

Upcoming arguments in a challenge to the White House’s ability to create national monuments could determine whether state legislatures can bring lawsuits over the objections of the state’s governor an...

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Sixteen leaders in technology and law are joining #UCLawSF to guide its response to AI’s growing impact on legal practice. Learn how this new advisory board is helping the College modernize its curriculum, programs, and operations while shaping the future of law and legal education.

Industry Leaders Advise UC Law SF on the Future of AI in Law and Legal Education - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

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UC Law SF welcomes Karen Korematsu as the keynote speaker for its 145th Commencement. The daughter of the civil rights icon who challenged WWII-era internment of Japanese Americans, Korematsu leads the Fred T. Korematsu Institute, named after her father.

Karen Korematsu to Give Keynote Speech at UC Law SF’s 2026 Commencement - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

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As the chair-elect of the #AALS Section on Law, Medicine & Healthcare, I had the privilege to honor vaccine law & policy expert, the incredible @doritreiss.bsky.social (@uclawsf.bsky.social), with the Distinguished Service Award recognizing service to the public & health law academy 👏👏👏

As federal officials announce sweeping changes to U.S. childhood vaccine recommendations, Prof. @doritreiss.bsky.social tells @nytimes.com that such decisions must be supported by evidence and clear reasoning to survive legal challenges. Reiss is a nationally recognized expert in vaccine law.

Kennedy Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children

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How far does presidential authority extend when it comes to using the military overseas? In the @sfchronicle.com, Professors Rory Little and Zachary Price analyze the legality of recent U.S. military actions in Venezuela. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/t...

‘No war on Venezuela’: Bay Area leaders, protesters call Trump’s attack unconstitutional

Bay Area political leaders and protesters condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the arrest of its president Saturday.

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In his New Year’s message to the community, Chancellor & Dean David Faigman reflects on the ways UC Law San Francisco has changed over the last ten years.

Chancellor & Dean David Faigman's Message: Reflecting on 10 Years of Growth for UC Law SF and What’s Ahead - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

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As preventable infectious diseases harm more children, school immunization mandates are being challenged in state legislatures and courtrooms, UC Law SF’s Prof. @doritreiss.bsky.social and Lawrence O. Gostin write in a JAMA Viewpoint.

State Vaccine Law and Policy—A New Threat to Public Health

This Viewpoint discusses the importance of understanding the evolution and current trajectory of state-level vaccine requirements for assessing the stability of the nation’s immunization infrastructur...

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A decision to cut millions of dollars in federal grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics could face legal trouble, Professor @doritreiss.bsky.social tells @nbcnews.com. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...