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.

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.

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:

📢 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...

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. 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.

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...

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.

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. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/t...

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.

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...

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 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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 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.

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.

A federal advisory board’s vote to revise Hepatitis B vaccine guidance for newborns raises serious public health concerns, Prof. @doritreiss.bsky.social writes in an op-ed for @statnews.com.

🎙️ON AIR: We're talking to Afghan-American Foundation's Joseph Azam, @theatlantic.com's @nickmiroff.bsky.social and @uclawsf.bsky.social's @karenmusalo.bsky.social about what Trump's pause on asylum decisions means for the Afghan community and beyond. ❓What are your Qs about the changes? 📻 Listen:

Member Scholar Dave Owen of @uclawsf.bsky.social said that data center developers could face litigation over alleged violations of state laws, as well. At the state level, conflicts are emerging over pricing arrangements and data centers’ financial responsibility. www.eenews.net/articles/lit...

Thank you for supporting UC Law San Francisco on Giving Tuesday! We raised $77,768 — your gifts will establish new levels of excellence in legal education and expand opportunities for our talented students and faculty.

Since our founding in 1878, UC Law San Francisco has produced generations of lawyers, leaders, activists, inventors, partners, and public servants. Our excellent faculty and innovative initiatives prepare students to enter the legal profession with confidence. give.uclawsf.edu/g/giving-tue...

Giving Tuesday is on December 2 and it’s the perfect opportunity to support our students and faculty working to confront injustice and strengthen communities. You don’t have to wait to make a gift. Be part of UC Law SF’s extraordinary future and give now: give.uclawsf.edu/g/giving-tue...

@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

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

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...

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.

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.

Prof. Zachary Price analyzes the Trump administration’s bid to cancel more than $4 billion in foreign aid in a report in @nytimes.com. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...

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.

"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.