UCI Law in the News
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January 2021
- Prof. Kaye discusses social media and de-platforming, disinformation, and democracy – L.A. Times
- UCI Law ranked No. 18 in 2020 acceptance rate in preview of 2022 U.S. News Law School rankings – TaxProf Blog
- LISTEN: Prof. Goodwin discusses reproductive rights cases and recent SCOTUS decision in Food and Drug Administration v. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – Bloomberg Law
- Prof. Hasen op-ed: Election law can’t protect democracy if our representatives are lawless – L.A. Times
- WATCH: Prof. Hasen participates in “What has to change to protect our vulnerable election system?” – America at a Crossroads
- Prof. Hasen quoted on GOP elected officials questioning legitimacy of Biden’s win over voting rules – Washington Post
- Bryan Cunningham quoted on cybersecurity-related research and scholarship at UCI – Orange County Business Journal
- Prof. Goodwin: The Forgotten Reproductive Justice Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King – Ms. Magazine
- Prof. Hasen comments on Georgia governor’s role in defending election integrity, voting rights amidst pressure from Trump – The Atlantic
- Prof. Kaye quoted on Mexico and Poland’s interest in pursuing national and global regulation of social media companies – Washington Post
- Prof. Hasen comments on Trump campaign election litigation, unsubstantiated claims of fraud, and deterioration in democratic norms – Business Insider
- A message from Dean L. Song Richardson on the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day – UCI Law
- Prof. Kaye quoted on content moderation of political figures on social media platforms – New York Times
- LISTEN: Prof. Goodwin discusses idea of global vaccine passport and concerns about discrimination, privacy, security and more – BeFM Morning Wave in Busan
- Prof. Kaye op-ed: To begin de-Trumpification, start with elite institutions – L.A. Times
- Prof. Goodwin quoted on the legality of the use of personal social media accounts by political figures – L.A. Times
- LISTEN: Prof. Baradaran discusses banking, inequality, and the racial wealth gap – Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
- LISTEN: Prof. Hasen discusses impeachment, authoritarianism, and the need for voting reform to protect American democracy – Vox’s Today Explained Podcast
- UCI Law Graduate Tax Program LL.M. Alumna First to Clerk at U.S. Tax Court – UCI Law
- UCI Law Criminal Justice Clinic Secures Compassionate Release for Client – UCI Law
- 157 Law Deans Publish Rare Joint Statement on 2020 Election and Events at the Capitol – UCI Law
- Prof. Kaye quoted on social media, tech companies move to restrict Donald Trump – KTVU
- Prof. Hasen quoted on American democracy and democratic norms, and the riot at the Capitol – L.A. Times
- LISTEN: Prof. Goodwin discusses the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot and interviews newly elected women in Congress – Ms. Magazine's On the Issues with Michele Goodwin Podcast
- Prof. Hasen op-ed: The Only Way to Save American Democracy Now – Slate
- LISTEN: Prof. Hasen discusses how Electoral College votes are counted in a contested Presidential election – Legal Talk Today
- Prof. Hasen quoted on investigations into the 2020 presidential election and unsupported claims of fraud – NBC News
- Prof. Kaye quoted on freedom of speech, social media, and moves to restrict Trump’s online platform – AP
- Two UCI Law Faculty Members Named 2020 AALS Teachers of the Year – UCI Law
- LISTEN: Prof. Hasen discusses the tumultuous week in Washington, DC, the 2020 election cycle, and the impact on American democracy – Deep State Radio
- Prof. Kaye quoted on move by social media companies to restrict, suspend Trump’s accounts – New York Times
- Prof. Hasen quoted on social media companies restricting Trump’s accounts – New York Times
- Prof. Hasen quoted on cheap speech, disinformation, and the impact on democratic institutions – New York Times
- LISTEN: Prof. Goodwin discusses proposed global vaccine passport and potential challenges, vulnerabilities, and inequities – TBS eFM This Morning
- LISTEN: Prof. Goodwin discusses the history of the 13th Amendment and the punishment clause, prison labor, and efforts to amend the constitution – Bloomberg Law Podcast
- WATCH: Prof. Hasen discusses Trump’s call with Georgia election officials in attempt to overturn election results – MSNBC
- WATCH: Prof. Hasen discusses Trump’s phone call with Georgia election officials in attempt to overturn election results – PBS NewsHour
- WATCH: Dean Richardson discusses the future of graduate education and law schools – UCI News
- Q&A with Neil Sahota on successfully managing a remote team – Thrive Global
- Prof. Hasen quoted on planned objections to election certification by Republican lawmakers – Politico
- WATCH: Prof. Hasen discusses Trump phone call with Georgia Secretary of State – CNN
- Prof. Hasen: Donald Trump Should Be Prosecuted for His Shakedown of Georgia’s Brad Raffensperger – Slate
- Prof. Hasen op-ed: We Can’t Let Our Elections Be This Vulnerable Again – The Atlantic
- Prof. Goodwin quoted on privacy and discrimination concerns over vaccine passport – MassLive.com
December 2020
- Full Media Coverage: UCI Law Professor Rick Hasen's Op-Eds and Commentaries on the 2020 Elections – UCI Law
- WATCH: UCI Law student Kayley Berger shares why she chose to go to law school and her pro bono experience – Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Prof. Camacho’s essays on the Trump Administration’s pandemic response and revisions to regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act highlighted among top contributor essays of 2020 – The Regulatory Review
- LISTEN: Dean Richardson discusses law school rankings and ways to diversify Big Law’s pipeline – Bloomberg Law’s [Un]Common Law Podcast
- WATCH: Prof. Weinstein interviews Bret Stephens on America after the Trump presidency – America at a Crossroads
- Prof. Goodwin comments on ethical issues of a vaccine passport – Afar Magazine
- Prof. Kaye quoted on NSO Group’s claims to abide by human rights standards – Financial Times
- Prof. Ballakrishnen’s new book “Accidental Feminism: Gender Parity and Selective Mobility among India’s Professional Elite” publishes on Jan. 12 – Princeton University Press
- Chancellor Gillman, Prof. Hasen and Prof. Porter recognized among OC’s 100 top influencers for 2020 – Orange County Register
- Chancellor Gillman and Prof. Hasen highlighted in list of best SCOTUS books of 2020 – Law.com
- LISTEN: Prof. Camacho discusses ways the Biden administration can advance its environmental agenda – UCI Podcast
- Michele Goodwin, UCI Law Chancellor's Professor of Law, Named to 2021 PSI Board of Directors– UCI Law
- Prof. Hasen quoted on unprecedented Texas lawsuit seeking to invalidate election results in four states – Politifact
- Prof. Leslie Q&A on recent attention to antitrust enforcement efforts – Forbes
- LISTEN: Prof. Goodwin discusses how the U.S. can rebuild global relationships with Penelope Andrews, Prof. Kaye, Prof. Shaffer, and Lyric Thompson – Ms. Magazine’s On the Issues with Michele Goodwin Podcast
- UCI Law Student Sarah Kahn Named a Finalist for PSJD Pro Bono Publico Award – UCI Law
- Prof. Hasen quoted on legal authority of ‘alternate electors’ – New York Times
- Prof. Hasen comments on Electoral College vote, faithless electors, and what to expect when Congress meets to certify the results – Capital Public Radio
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Electoral College confirmation, alternate voters – MarketWatch
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Kansas proof-of-citizenship voting law case – Kansas City Star
- Prof. Goodwin quoted on potential discrimination concerns associated with vaccine apps – Baltimore Sun
- Prof. Goodwin quoted on concerns over the use of apps to confirm COVID-19 vaccinations – New York Times
- WATCH: Prof. Goodwin interviewed on Trump campaign’s legal challenges to the 2020 election in Wisconsin – NewsNation
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Michigan filing asking Supreme Court overturn the state’s election results – Detroit Free Press
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Supreme Court order rejecting Texas lawsuit over presidential election results – New York Times
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Texas AG lawsuit over election results in battleground states, role of AG Barr and Senator Cruz in delegitimizing Biden presidency – Texas Tribune
- LISTEN: Prof. Hasen discusses the Trump campaign’s post-election litigation and what lasting impact it may have on the U.S. election system – Diane Rehm Show
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Republican support of Texas lawsuit over election results – Christian Science Monitor
- Prof. Hasen quoted on lack of legal standing in Texas’ filing over election results – Mother Jones
- Prof. Hasen quoted on attempts to delegitimize Biden presidency and U.S. elections – AP
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Texas lawsuit over election results in other states – People
- Prof. Hasen comments on potential court sanctions for lawyers filing to overturn election results – SF Gate
- WATCH: Prof. Hasen joined Erwin Chemerinsky and Stephen Rohde for “The Unprecedented 2020 Election and the Future of Voting and Democracy in America” – Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Jane Stoever, UCI Law Clinical Professor of Law, Recognized with 2020 Inclusive Excellence Spirit Award – UCI Law
- Prof. Wegener highlighted for work with UCI Law clinic students using artificial intelligence tools – Financial Times
- Prof. Kaye and Rep. Porter op-ed: The UDHR, Digital Authoritarianism and Human Rights after Trump – Just Security
- Prof. Hasen quoted on potential strategy behind Texas AG’s Supreme Court filing over election results – USA Today
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Missouri and Kansas joining Texas-led lawsuit over presidential election results – Kansas City Star
- Prof. Hasen comments on 17 states joining Texas SCOTUS lawsuit over election results – AP
- Prof. Hasen quoted on unsubstantiated claims of fraud related to the use of ballot drop boxes – CNN
- Prof. Hasen comments on Texas’ unprecedented request for SCOTUS to throw out election results – People
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Texas filing over election results in other states – NPR
- Prof. Goodwin named to Population Services International Board of Directors – PSI
- UCI Law clinics highlighted for role assisting Use of Force Review Board launched by L.A. District Attorney – KCRW
- UCI Law clinics help Los Angeles D.A. review police shootings – Daily Journal*
- Prof. Hasen comments on ‘safe harbor’ deadline and Wisconsin’s scheduled state court hearing over mail-in ballots – Wall Street Journal
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Texas lawsuit challenging election results – New York Times
- Prof. Hasen comments on ‘safe harbor’ deadline and how it may impact litigation – New York Times
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Texas Supreme Court filing over election results – Washington Post
- UCI Law Civil Rights Litigation Clinic and Criminal Justice Clinic highlighted for role assisting Los Angeles D.A. use-of-force review board – ABC7
- Prof. Blank quoted on insolvency exception from cancellation of debt income – CNBC
- UCI Law clinics highlighted for work to review officer-involved shootings in Los Angeles – LAist
- UCI Law Clinics to Assist Los Angeles County District Attorney-Elect George Gascon in Review Effort of Officer-Involved Shootings – UCI Law
- UCI Law pro bono program highlighted for work done during COVID-19 pandemic – National Jurist
- Prof. Goodwin quoted on 13th Amendment and the punishment clause – Complex
- Prof. Hasen quoted on post-election litigation and Trump’s comments suggesting Supreme Court intervention – Reuters
- WATCH: Prof. Kaye discusses free speech, social media, his time as U.N. Special Rapporteur of Freedom of Expression, and UCI Law’s International Justice Clinic work – In Lieu of Fun Podcast
- UCI Law Professor and Academic Director of Graduate Tax Program, Omri Marian, to Present Paper at the Global Tax Symposium – UCI Law
- Prof. Hasen quoted on “safe harbor deadline” under the Electoral Count Act – Al Jazeera
- Prof. Goodwin quoted on use of the punishment clause in the 13th Amendment – Colorlines
- Prof. Loftus highlighted for new research exploring the confidence-accuracy relationship for eyewitness testimony – The Davis Vanguard
- Prof. Hasen quoted on AG Barr’s confirmation that no evidence of widespread voter fraud was found – Washington Post
- Prof. Hasen quoted on Trump campaign election lawsuit in Wisconsin and “laches” principle in election disputes – WPR
- Prof. Baradaran’s book “The Color of Money” named among best books for 2020 recommended by COO of Urban Us – TechCrunch
- Prof. Goodwin op-ed: Dear President-Elect Biden: It’s Time to Actually Abolish Slavery in America – Newsweek
- Prof. Goodwin quoted on the 13th Amendment, prison labor, and proposed anti-slavery constitutional amendment – AP
- Prof. Goodwin quoted on constitutional rights, public health, and the COVID-19 pandemic – Mic
- Prof. Hasen comments on Trump campaign lawsuit over Wisconsin voting rules – Washington Post
- Prof. Hasen: More and more Republican officials are standing up to Trump and his effort to overturn the election – Slate
- LISTEN: Prof. Goodwin offers insight on the 2020 election and its aftermath – The Pat Thurston Show
- Prof. Baradaran featured for role on Biden transition team – Roll Call