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.
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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. ⤵️
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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“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
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Reiss, an expert in vaccine law and policy, says federal health agencies must give a reasonable explanation for funding cuts and can’t use them to punish organizations for their speech.
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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.
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Prof. Lawrence Gostin and I wrote about the threat to states school immunization requirements from both litigation and legislation, especially worrying given federal actions undermining vaccine access
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UC Law SF graduates are achieving strong results. For the two most recent graduating classes, high rates of alumni passed the bar exam on their first try and landed jobs in the legal field within 10 months after law school. www.uclawsf.edu/2025/12/18/u...
The seven-member search committee of directors and faculty oversee the search process and engage with stakeholders as part of the nationwide search. Read more: www.uclawsf.edu/2025/12/12/u...
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The UC Law SF Board of Directors has launched the process to search for the next chancellor and dean. Chancellor & Dean David Faigman, who has led the College since 2016 and served on the faculty since 1987, is not seeking reappointment when his term ends in June 2027.
As AI content becomes indistinguishable from authentic speech or video, the lack of disclosure standards hampers public trust and limits the usefulness of AI tools.
Feldman proposes a public-private collaboration model for verification, to ensure oversight without stifling innovation.
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Professor Robin Feldman’s @forbes.com op-ed argues that, as modern AI systems challenge legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks, verification is the key to generating value.
COVID-19 changed how patients can access treatments for opioid use disorder, a major shift at the intersection of health and criminal law. #UCLawSF Professor Benjamin A. Barsky looks at how telemedicine laws and regulations shape access to care — and why some patients remain left behind.
Reiss, an expert in vaccine law and policy, argues that the decision was shaped by limited subject-matter expertise and anti-vaccine bias. She notes that the committee’s process departed from the evidence-based standards it has historically followed. www.statnews.com/2025/12/06/a...
