UC Law San Francisco
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California's oldest law school, formerly UC Hastings.
@politico.com recently featured Prof. Zachary Henderson, an expert in AI litigation, in a story on whether the law should do more to protect adults from AI chatbots.
November 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
@politico.com recently featured Prof. Zachary Henderson, an expert in AI litigation, in a story on whether the law should do more to protect adults from AI chatbots.
A U.S. Border Patrol program that monitors millions of drivers and uses algorithms to flag “suspicious” behavior raises significant constitutional questions, Center for Constitutional Democracy Director Nicole Ozer highlights in a story for the Associated Press. @apnews.com
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
A U.S. Border Patrol program that monitors millions of drivers and uses algorithms to flag “suspicious” behavior raises significant constitutional questions, Center for Constitutional Democracy Director Nicole Ozer highlights in a story for the Associated Press. @apnews.com
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On this episode of In Conversation, James Campbell is joined by Nicole Ozer, the Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Democracy at UC Law San Francisco
Watch here👉 https://youtu.be/zU-0b-_A24o
UC Law San Francisco Nicole Ozer
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UC Law San Francisco Nicole Ozer
#uclawsf #wethepeople
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
On this episode of In Conversation, James Campbell is joined by Nicole Ozer, the Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Democracy at UC Law San Francisco
Watch here👉 https://youtu.be/zU-0b-_A24o
UC Law San Francisco Nicole Ozer
#uclawsf #wethepeople
Watch here👉 https://youtu.be/zU-0b-_A24o
UC Law San Francisco Nicole Ozer
#uclawsf #wethepeople
In an interview with The Verge, #UCLawSF Prof. George Horvath explains how companies use “clinical-grade” as a marketing term — not a legally defined medical standard — to imply credibility without regulation.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
In an interview with The Verge, #UCLawSF Prof. George Horvath explains how companies use “clinical-grade” as a marketing term — not a legally defined medical standard — to imply credibility without regulation.
www.theverge.com/report/80688...
www.theverge.com/report/80688...
Professor David Levine spoke to KTVU about recent federal court rulings requiring the Trump administration to use emergency funds to continue funding SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) during the government shutdown.
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Professor David Levine spoke to KTVU about recent federal court rulings requiring the Trump administration to use emergency funds to continue funding SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) during the government shutdown.
#UCLawSF Prof. @doritreiss.bsky.social draws on her vaccine law research to comment on the misinformation and conspiracy theories that underpin hundreds of bills that state legislatures are considering across the country to roll back public health protections.
Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century
More than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:45 PM
#UCLawSF Prof. @doritreiss.bsky.social draws on her vaccine law research to comment on the misinformation and conspiracy theories that underpin hundreds of bills that state legislatures are considering across the country to roll back public health protections.
Prof. David Levine examines the ramifications of AB 218, the CA law that removed the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse cases. He writes in an op-ed that the policy choices that were made in crafting the bill are harming the taxpayers and the assault survivors it was intended to help.
California opened the door to justice for sexual abuse survivors - but fraud walked in too
The Daily Journal has more journalists covering the California legal profession than any other publication.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Prof. David Levine examines the ramifications of AB 218, the CA law that removed the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse cases. He writes in an op-ed that the policy choices that were made in crafting the bill are harming the taxpayers and the assault survivors it was intended to help.
How do federal courts stay open during a government shutdown? Professor Scott Dodson, director of UC Law SF’s Center for Litigation and Courts, tells Straight Arrow News that judges’ salaries are constitutionally protected, but other court employees could face furloughs in a prolonged shutdown.
The impact of judicial employee furloughs is all just a matter of time
SAN spoke with an expert about the immediate and long-term impacts of furloughs across the federal judiciary.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
How do federal courts stay open during a government shutdown? Professor Scott Dodson, director of UC Law SF’s Center for Litigation and Courts, tells Straight Arrow News that judges’ salaries are constitutionally protected, but other court employees could face furloughs in a prolonged shutdown.
Prof. Zachary Price analyzes the Trump administration’s bid to cancel more than $4 billion in foreign aid in a report in @nytimes.com.
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There Are Lessons From the Nixon Era in Trump’s Attempts to Freeze Spending
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October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Prof. Zachary Price analyzes the Trump administration’s bid to cancel more than $4 billion in foreign aid in a report in @nytimes.com.
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Some of our top professors discuss what’s at stake during UC Law SF's annual U.S. Supreme Court Review and Preview.
UC Law SF Professors Explore Supreme Court’s Impact on Individual Rights and Government Power - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
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October 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Some of our top professors discuss what’s at stake during UC Law SF's annual U.S. Supreme Court Review and Preview.
UC Law SF Prof. Hadar Aviram has been honored with the 2025 Michael J. Hindelang Outstanding Book Award for Fester: Carceral Permeability and California's COVID-19 Correctional Disaster (University of California Press, 2024), coauthored with Chad Goerzen.
UC Law SF Prof. Hadar Aviram Honored with National Criminology Book Award - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
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October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
UC Law SF Prof. Hadar Aviram has been honored with the 2025 Michael J. Hindelang Outstanding Book Award for Fester: Carceral Permeability and California's COVID-19 Correctional Disaster (University of California Press, 2024), coauthored with Chad Goerzen.
"Now there is no real limit on police seizures.” UC Law SF Professor Kate Weisburd and coauthor Daniel Harawa of NYU discuss the profound impacts of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the 4th Amendment in their Los Angeles Times op-ed.
Contributor: The 4th Amendment will no longer protect you
Thanks to the Supreme Court, now there is no real limit on police seizures. People of color will bear the brunt of this regime, including immigrants who are already subject to raids.
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October 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"Now there is no real limit on police seizures.” UC Law SF Professor Kate Weisburd and coauthor Daniel Harawa of NYU discuss the profound impacts of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the 4th Amendment in their Los Angeles Times op-ed.
The quality of the faculty has long been a distinction for UC Law San Francisco. Thanks to the excellence of current faculty, the College is able to offer courses and experiences in emerging areas of law, while continuing to be the No. 1 school for producing lawyers admitted to the California bar.
September 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The quality of the faculty has long been a distinction for UC Law San Francisco. Thanks to the excellence of current faculty, the College is able to offer courses and experiences in emerging areas of law, while continuing to be the No. 1 school for producing lawyers admitted to the California bar.
Professor Robin Feldman pioneered the intersecting field of law and AI. Publishing on the subject since 2004, she has advised Congressional Committees, the Army Cyber Institute, and the FTC, among many other governmental organizations.
The Leader in Technology, Innovation, and AI Law - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
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September 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Professor Robin Feldman pioneered the intersecting field of law and AI. Publishing on the subject since 2004, she has advised Congressional Committees, the Army Cyber Institute, and the FTC, among many other governmental organizations.
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BIG NEWS on Constitution Day! I’m launching the Center for Constitutional Democracy @uclawsf.bsky.social as its inaugural Executive Director. Check it out & ping me to get involved and support important work on rights, tech & democracy. www.uclawsf.edu/center-for-c... #UCLawSF
September 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
BIG NEWS on Constitution Day! I’m launching the Center for Constitutional Democracy @uclawsf.bsky.social as its inaugural Executive Director. Check it out & ping me to get involved and support important work on rights, tech & democracy. www.uclawsf.edu/center-for-c... #UCLawSF
#UCLawSF has named @nicoleozer.bsky.social, a national leader in constitutional rights and technology law, as the founding executive director of its new Center for Constitutional Democracy.
National Leader in Constitutional Rights and Technology Nicole Ozer Directs UC Law SF’s New Center for Constitutional Democracy - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
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September 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#UCLawSF has named @nicoleozer.bsky.social, a national leader in constitutional rights and technology law, as the founding executive director of its new Center for Constitutional Democracy.
Professor Rory Little previews, in his regular SCOTUSblog column, the criminal law cases that the Supreme Court will decide in its new term.
Professor Rory Little Previews Key Criminal Cases in New Supreme Court Term - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
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September 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Professor Rory Little previews, in his regular SCOTUSblog column, the criminal law cases that the Supreme Court will decide in its new term.
As federal vaccine policy undergoes seismic shifts, major news outlets are turning to Prof. @doritreiss.bsky.social, one of the country’s foremost experts on vaccine law.
September 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
As federal vaccine policy undergoes seismic shifts, major news outlets are turning to Prof. @doritreiss.bsky.social, one of the country’s foremost experts on vaccine law.
Using current legal systems to meet the electrical needs of massive data centers, many of which will process AI, could harm consumers, the environment, and the data centers.
August 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Using current legal systems to meet the electrical needs of massive data centers, many of which will process AI, could harm consumers, the environment, and the data centers.
In an article by Law 360, Liz Morris, co-director @worklifelaw.bsky.social, spoke on the impact of the Fifth Circuit’s decision to upend Texas’ PWFA Injunction.
3 Takeaways After 5th Circ. Upends Texas PWFA Injunction - Law360 Employment Authority
The Fifth Circuit recently struck down an injunction that barred the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act against Texas, in a legal battle expe...
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August 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
In an article by Law 360, Liz Morris, co-director @worklifelaw.bsky.social, spoke on the impact of the Fifth Circuit’s decision to upend Texas’ PWFA Injunction.
UC Law SF alumni are shaping international business in Japan and beyond. Specialized courses, mentorship, and study-abroad opportunities give graduates the tools to lead high-stakes, cross-border transactions that impact global markets. Learn how UC Law SF equips lawyers to thrive on the world stage
Strong Ties to Japan Prepare UC Law SF Alumni to Lead on the Global Stage - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
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August 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM
UC Law SF alumni are shaping international business in Japan and beyond. Specialized courses, mentorship, and study-abroad opportunities give graduates the tools to lead high-stakes, cross-border transactions that impact global markets. Learn how UC Law SF equips lawyers to thrive on the world stage
The Trump administration is attempting to cut $250 million from an Environmental Protection Agency program that would fund solar projects for low-income families and on tribal lands. UC Law SF Prof. Dave Owen discusses potential long-term damage to the green energy industry in the @sfchronicle.com.
Trump administration claws back $250M in California solar funding, igniting likely legal battle
The cuts are part of a sweeping end to a $7 billion Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency program called Solar for All that covered 60 recipients across the country.
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August 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The Trump administration is attempting to cut $250 million from an Environmental Protection Agency program that would fund solar projects for low-income families and on tribal lands. UC Law SF Prof. Dave Owen discusses potential long-term damage to the green energy industry in the @sfchronicle.com.
Prof. Manoj Viswanathan says that California tax law might be helping to drive a dramatic increase in millionaires choosing to rent instead of buy in the Bay Area, with factors affecting both the supply and demand of single-family inventory. Read more: www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/27/m...
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Millionaire renters surge across Bay Area, study finds
Motivated by financial and lifestyle considerations, Bay Area millionaires are increasingly looking to rent homes instead of buying them.
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August 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Prof. Manoj Viswanathan says that California tax law might be helping to drive a dramatic increase in millionaires choosing to rent instead of buy in the Bay Area, with factors affecting both the supply and demand of single-family inventory. Read more: www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/27/m...
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To our graduates who are sitting for the bar exam this week, we wanted to take a moment to wish you the best of luck. Be confident in the work that you have put in over the past several months. You can do this!
July 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
To our graduates who are sitting for the bar exam this week, we wanted to take a moment to wish you the best of luck. Be confident in the work that you have put in over the past several months. You can do this!
