Distinguished alumni Judge Kim McLane Wardlaw, B.A. '76, J.D. '79, and Bill Wardlaw, J.D. '72, have pledged $2 million to establish UCLA Law's first endowed chair in constitutional law. Read more: law.ucla.edu/news/ucla-la...

An estimated 2.1 million adults in the U.S. identify as transgender, with California having the highest number of transgender residents at 264,000. Read the full report at bit.ly/TranspeopleUS

Come to UCLA Friday, April 3 for a day of discussion about climate policy & affordability. "Can Abundance Be Sustainable?" = 3 panels: the grid, transition away from fossil fuels, and housing. New CPUC President John Reynolds is our keynote, so bring energy questions. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Hey #EnergySky come see John Reynolds, new president of the CPUC, keynote our April 3 symposium where he will engage in a conversation w/ energy law Professor William Boyd about his agenda. @sammyroth.bsky.social @blancabegert.bsky.social @jeffstjohn.bsky.social newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ucla...

Our new guide offers practical information on conducting community-centered data collection to inform policy and enhance LGBTQ health and social equity. Access the guide at tinyurl.com/LGBTQResearc...

Are housing affordability & environmental protection as misaligned as they are portrayed to be? Come talk #CEQA + #NEPA + #YIMBY with us April 3 at UCLA. @liamjdillon.com, @shanedphillips.bsky.social "Can Abundance Be Sustainable?" is a free and all-day conference. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Our friends at the @uclalawemmett.bsky.social are hosting a symposium on Friday, April 3 about affordability and climate policy. CPUC President John Reynolds is the keynote. Free to register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

“𝘜𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 might be considered a ‘poetry of witness’: it is a way to distill and express complex ideas, to harness music, art and their transformative power, to help people understand and empathise." promiseeurope.law.ucla.edu/news/unsafe-a-21st-century-poetry-of-witness

The Behind Bars Data Project at UCLA Law has released the first full dataset on deaths in ICE custody, offering a searchable record spanning more than two decades. Learn more: law.ucla.edu/news/behind-...

Scientists, policymakers, and innovators are marking 250 years since the discovery of methane... by targeting it like never before. legal-planet.org/2026/03/24/w...

We're looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team! Learn more and apply today at bit.ly/CareersWI

Growing the grid without breaking the bank is Panel One of our April 3 symposium "Can Abundance Be Sustainable?" featuring fab panelists Abre' Conner, Tina Andolina, William Boyd, and esteemed moderator @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social of @heatmap.news RSVP to join us: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We're hosting a webinar to walk you through our new guide on collecting reliable, inclusive data on LGBTQ communities. Register to join us on March 26 at 11:30 am (PT) at tinyurl.com/LGBTQsurveywebinar

How can we continue the transition away from fossil fuels and keep costs down? Come find out at Panel 2 of our April 3 symposium "Can Abundance Be Sustainable?" at UCLA Law. Free to attend but RSVP as the conference is filling up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Supreme Court's ruling for now allows schools to out transgender students to their parents without their consent, which could affect 84,600 youth in California aged 13-17 who identify as transgender. Data source: bit.ly/TranspeopleUS @APNews.com: tinyurl.com/3ct3hncc

We're thrilled to announce California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu as our keynote speaker for the Class of 2026 commencement ceremony on May 15. Learn more: law.ucla.edu/news/commenc...

Details are out for our April 3 symposium "Can Abundance Be Sustainable?" See our three expert panels and RSVP before the conference fills up. We're excited to announce John Reynolds, President of the California Public Utilities Commission, is our keynote speaker. law.ucla.edu/academics/ce...

Tragic but vital work being done at UCLA Law on ICE detention deaths. We all must notice, stand up, and use our power to fight back in our own way.

Our new spotlight on methane plumes shows the 25 sites in the oil and gas sector with the largest detected and quantified emissions rates worldwide, as seen by key satellite instruments in 2025. law.ucla.edu/news/spotlig...

Supreme Court Takes Up TPS Cases on Expedited Timeline More details here: law.ucla.edu/academics/ce...

Our research finds that LGBTQ youth in correctional facilities face a greater risk of suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and self-harm compared to their non-LGBTQ peers. Read the full report at bit.ly/SGMyouthcustody

According to the 2020 Census, Washington, D.C. has the highest concentration of same-sex couples, with 26 couples per 1,000 households, followed by Delaware (13). North Dakota (4) and South Dakota (4) had the lowest rates. Read the full report at tinyurl.com/CensusSnap

You're invited to our 25th Annual Update Conference! Join us on April 17 for an afternoon of panel discussions, the finale of our Moot Court Competition, and a reception to close out the evening. Register to attend below: In person: tinyurl.com/AU26uclalaw Online: tinyurl.com/AU26online

It was a total joy to celebrate our Prof. Alex Wang's new book "Chinese Global Environmentalism" and his recent chair appointment. Such a great turnout for @greenlawchina.bsky.social at @law.ucla.edu. He's speaking in DC at JF Books on 3/25 and at @nyulaw.bsky.social on 3/27.

Can abundant infrastructure, clean energy, and housing be sustainable? Join us on April 3 for an all-day conference on the intersection of affordability and climate policy at @law.ucla.edu It's free to attend, but you need to reserve a spot: law.ucla.edu/academics/ce...

Our 2024 report finds that nearly half of LGBTQ workers in the U.S. have experienced discrimination or harassment at work at some point in their lives. Read the full report: bit.ly/LGBTworkplace News Source: @FastCompany.com tinyurl.com/yc6zvms5

In anticipation of our April 3 symposium "Can Abundance Be Sustainable", our Brennon Mendez collected the most compelling recent articles, academic papers, and policy proposals on the interplay between affordability and environmental regulation. legal-planet.org/2026/03/13/a...

The new book from our new colleague Alejandro Camacho is a vital reminder of the importance of environmental law at a critical time. And it has one of the best covers we've seen in a long time. Excited to celebrate "Lessons for a Warming Planet" next month ahead of Earth Day!

UCLA Law placed No. 9 nationally in HeinOnline's new Scholarly Impact Rankings. Profs Kimberlé Crenshaw, Eugene Volokh, Stephen Bainbridge, and Joanna Schwartz (@jcschwartzprof.bsky.social) were among the top-ranked scholars in the country. law.ucla.edu/news/ucla-la...

Always good to be back at LA's iconic City Hall. Students in our law clinic had the opportunity to offer public comment at a City Hall committee this month. They spoke on behalf of a client challenging the LA DWP’s approval of the Scattergood Conversion Project. Our law clinic is hands-on learning.

FBI data show rising reports of hate crimes against transgender people. Our new report finds that in 2018, anti-transgender and anti-gender nonconforming bias motivated 184 recorded hate crime offenses. By 2024, that number had increased to 527. Read the report at tinyurl.com/GI-hatecrimes

Check out this piece by @phoenixnewtimes.com about the Trump administration using a Cold War-era law to crack down on immigrants. The reporting features insight from CILP's Faculty Co-Director Hiroshi Motomura.

LGBT people are nearly four times more likely than non-LGBT people to experience violent victimization. Read the full report at bit.ly/violenceSGM

I see that @law.ucla.edu is the highest public law school on this list.

Our @law.ucla.edu students rule. They competed in the Environmental Negotiations and brought home 2nd place. Go Bruins!

LA and smog are synonymous. But did you know the last smog alert happened in 2003? Come hear the good news in a book talk, decades in the making, with our Ann Carlson. Come 4/10 to @law.ucla.edu. RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This year, the Williams Institute celebrates 25 years of independent data-driven research on LGBTQ law and policy.  Join us as we reflect on our impact—and look ahead to the next 25.

🗣️CASE UPDATE: Fanfan v. Noem Check out this update regarding this ongoing litigation impacting people re-detained during check-ins in the Southern District of California. Learn more: bit.ly/fanfanclassc...

You're invited to celebrate 25 years of interdisciplinary research that has shaped LGBTQ law and policy. Join us to honor our achievements and the vision of California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Williams Institute co-founder Bill Rubenstein. RSVP at giving.ucla.edu/WilliamsInstitute25th

“The UCLA Voting Rights Project is proud to be an anchor member of the California Democracy Partnership, a group of voting rights legal experts, policy advocates, and community organizers committed to preserving democracy in California." Read more here: vrp.ucla.edu/ucla-voting-...

Both "A" words; 1 conference. RSVP now to join us on April 3 for a symposium all about merging affordability and climate policy. We just announced the speakers and the panels. It's free to attend but you must register and we do expect the event to fill up! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Former UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin (@uwchancellor.bsky.social) has been honored with a newly created faculty chair bearing her name — a tribute to her transformative tenure and lasting impact on our community. Read the story: law.ucla.edu/news/former-...

A new bill in California, AB 2385 by Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, would help local governments spring into action after disasters. It fixes a drafting issue identified by our Julia Stein. legal-planet.org/2026/03/03/a...

Today is HIV is not a Crime Awareness Day. Our new report on HIV stigma finds that in 2024, 43% of adults in the United States held at least one stigmatizing belief about people living with HIV, an increase from 31% in 2021. Full report at tinyurl.com/HIVstigmaWI

Our February newsletter is here! Read on for details about upcoming book talks, class field trips, panel discussions, and exciting campus visits. Trivia: Guess which U.S. Supreme Court justice came to speak with our students this month? mailchi.mp/law.ucla.edu...

On Feb 26, three new State Dept. rules take effect, imposing sweeping conditions on organizations receiving U.S. foreign aid including a ban on promoting "gender ideology." Our new report examines the impact on trans, nonbinary, and intersex people globally. Read at tinyurl.com/GGRExpansion

On Feb. 6, Supreme Court of the United States Justice Sonia Sotomayor visited UCLA School of Law, sharing insights on law, public service, and leadership. Read more: law.ucla.edu/news/us-supr... #Law

More than 80% of transgender youth in the West and nearly three-quarters in the Northeast live in states with shield laws protecting their access to gender-affirming care. Read the full report at tinyurl.com/anti-transpolicy

Our Meet the Faculty lunch is an amazing showcase of the environmental law program at UCLA: Water Law and Natural Resources to Energy & Infrastructure Finance to Regulating the Automobile to Chinese Governance to 2 law clinics and even Future Law. Love our brilliant professors and mentors.

Join us today at 12pm PT to discuss recent Williams Institute research on victimization against transgender and nonbinary people in California and strategies for addressing the violence. RSVP at tinyurl.com/TransHCCA