Robert Chang
@korematsuctr.bsky.social
Professor of Law and Sylvia Mendez Presidential Chair for Civil Rights; founder and Executive Director, Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality at UC Irvine School of Law. Teacher, civil rights attorney, writer.
If nobody knows his plans, does that include himself?
Asking for the planet.
Asking for the planet.
June 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
If nobody knows his plans, does that include himself?
Asking for the planet.
Asking for the planet.
Listening to Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" as I read the article about the president backing down from Ukraine cease-fire demand.
May 20, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Listening to Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down" as I read the article about the president backing down from Ukraine cease-fire demand.
Thank you American Community Media for inviting me to speak at your hosted media briefing.
Though my eyes are closed on the cover image for the story, I assure you that my eyes were (mostly) open when I spoke.
americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefi...
Though my eyes are closed on the cover image for the story, I assure you that my eyes were (mostly) open when I spoke.
americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefi...
May 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Thank you American Community Media for inviting me to speak at your hosted media briefing.
Though my eyes are closed on the cover image for the story, I assure you that my eyes were (mostly) open when I spoke.
americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefi...
Though my eyes are closed on the cover image for the story, I assure you that my eyes were (mostly) open when I spoke.
americancommunitymedia.org/media-briefi...
It's not every day that two colleagues from same school are counsel of record in separate filings at SCOTUS. @annie-lai.bsky.social represented immigration law scholars; Rose Cuison-Villazor and I represented members of Congress. Our briefs oppose the government's vacatur and termination of TPS.
May 9, 2025 at 12:43 AM
It's not every day that two colleagues from same school are counsel of record in separate filings at SCOTUS. @annie-lai.bsky.social represented immigration law scholars; Rose Cuison-Villazor and I represented members of Congress. Our briefs oppose the government's vacatur and termination of TPS.
With Rose Cuison-Villazor, I had the honor of representing 48 members of Congress on an amicus brief that emphasized the importance of separation of powers that requires that the Executive not usurp Congressional and Judicial authority.
Brief here:
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
Brief here:
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
May 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
With Rose Cuison-Villazor, I had the honor of representing 48 members of Congress on an amicus brief that emphasized the importance of separation of powers that requires that the Executive not usurp Congressional and Judicial authority.
Brief here:
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
Brief here:
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
It's UC Irvine Giving Day.
You won't find a match for the Korematsu Center on the UC Irvine School of Law Giving Day Page, but let me put one out there.
If the Korematsu Center receives $5000 in gifts today, April 22, 2025, I'll match $5000.
secure.give.uci.edu/donation/?CO...
You won't find a match for the Korematsu Center on the UC Irvine School of Law Giving Day Page, but let me put one out there.
If the Korematsu Center receives $5000 in gifts today, April 22, 2025, I'll match $5000.
secure.give.uci.edu/donation/?CO...
April 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
It's UC Irvine Giving Day.
You won't find a match for the Korematsu Center on the UC Irvine School of Law Giving Day Page, but let me put one out there.
If the Korematsu Center receives $5000 in gifts today, April 22, 2025, I'll match $5000.
secure.give.uci.edu/donation/?CO...
You won't find a match for the Korematsu Center on the UC Irvine School of Law Giving Day Page, but let me put one out there.
If the Korematsu Center receives $5000 in gifts today, April 22, 2025, I'll match $5000.
secure.give.uci.edu/donation/?CO...
I was hoping to engage in soothing retail therapy. Went to @coscto.bsky.social, only to be turned off by their new IMHO garish website. Sorry, but what fresh hell is this?
April 16, 2025 at 5:46 AM
I was hoping to engage in soothing retail therapy. Went to @coscto.bsky.social, only to be turned off by their new IMHO garish website. Sorry, but what fresh hell is this?
This isn't a flex. Each day, I spend an inordinate amount of time if I don't get genius level. Why? I think it's a combination of insecurity and the genius of apps and games that exploit insecurities, as well as the flattery - you're a genius!
But now that I have leveled up, I can now go to sleep.
But now that I have leveled up, I can now go to sleep.
April 16, 2025 at 5:19 AM
This isn't a flex. Each day, I spend an inordinate amount of time if I don't get genius level. Why? I think it's a combination of insecurity and the genius of apps and games that exploit insecurities, as well as the flattery - you're a genius!
But now that I have leveled up, I can now go to sleep.
But now that I have leveled up, I can now go to sleep.
In doing taxes this year, almost forgot that I had to file my mother's final estate tax return. Finished it, but it brought things back. And now the boy in the white cap is the only one left.
April 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In doing taxes this year, almost forgot that I had to file my mother's final estate tax return. Finished it, but it brought things back. And now the boy in the white cap is the only one left.
We've never filed 3 amicus briefs in one day. 2 support the law firms fighting the EOs targeting them; 1 is on birthright citizenship. W/ @aaldef.bsky.social; Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice at @seattleulaw.bsky.social.
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
April 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We've never filed 3 amicus briefs in one day. 2 support the law firms fighting the EOs targeting them; 1 is on birthright citizenship. W/ @aaldef.bsky.social; Center for Civil Rights and Critical Justice at @seattleulaw.bsky.social.
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
I worked with a Dream Team. My @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social colleague @suemcmahon.bsky.social, @jerchin.bsky.social, @charlottegarden.bsky.social, Jessica Levin & Melissa Lee @seattleulaw.bsky.social, and Jim Davy.
April 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I worked with a Dream Team. My @ucirvinelaw.bsky.social colleague @suemcmahon.bsky.social, @jerchin.bsky.social, @charlottegarden.bsky.social, Jessica Levin & Melissa Lee @seattleulaw.bsky.social, and Jim Davy.
The attacks on law firms and lawyers must stop. Full stop.
On behalf of race and law centers, @seiu.org, @aftunion.bsky.social, @aaup.bsky.social, and several advocacy organizations, we offer our thoughts on why it must stop.
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
On behalf of race and law centers, @seiu.org, @aftunion.bsky.social, @aaup.bsky.social, and several advocacy organizations, we offer our thoughts on why it must stop.
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
April 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The attacks on law firms and lawyers must stop. Full stop.
On behalf of race and law centers, @seiu.org, @aftunion.bsky.social, @aaup.bsky.social, and several advocacy organizations, we offer our thoughts on why it must stop.
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
On behalf of race and law centers, @seiu.org, @aftunion.bsky.social, @aaup.bsky.social, and several advocacy organizations, we offer our thoughts on why it must stop.
www.law.uci.edu/centers/kore...
Honored to deliver the Neil Gotanda Lecture in Asian American Jurisprudence as part of a symposium commemorating the 25th anniversary of my first book.
March 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Honored to deliver the Neil Gotanda Lecture in Asian American Jurisprudence as part of a symposium commemorating the 25th anniversary of my first book.
I'm feeling cognitive dissonance brought on by the juxtaposition of the commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the new executive orders issuing from the new administration.
What are you feeling?
What are you feeling?
January 21, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I'm feeling cognitive dissonance brought on by the juxtaposition of the commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the new executive orders issuing from the new administration.
What are you feeling?
What are you feeling?
January 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Do you care about today's culture wars, book bans, banning of so-called divisive concepts, CRT, and history?
If so, this book may be for you. With co-author Nolan Cabrera, available for pre-order from @cambridgeup.bsky.social. 20% promo code: BANBA24.
www.cambridge.org/us/universit...
If so, this book may be for you. With co-author Nolan Cabrera, available for pre-order from @cambridgeup.bsky.social. 20% promo code: BANBA24.
www.cambridge.org/us/universit...
December 15, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Do you care about today's culture wars, book bans, banning of so-called divisive concepts, CRT, and history?
If so, this book may be for you. With co-author Nolan Cabrera, available for pre-order from @cambridgeup.bsky.social. 20% promo code: BANBA24.
www.cambridge.org/us/universit...
If so, this book may be for you. With co-author Nolan Cabrera, available for pre-order from @cambridgeup.bsky.social. 20% promo code: BANBA24.
www.cambridge.org/us/universit...
“Rebellions Are Built on Hope.”
Title of remarks I delivered this afternoon @bostonu.bsky.social School of Law.
Email me if your school is interested in screening this.
Title of remarks I delivered this afternoon @bostonu.bsky.social School of Law.
Email me if your school is interested in screening this.
December 6, 2024 at 12:44 AM
“Rebellions Are Built on Hope.”
Title of remarks I delivered this afternoon @bostonu.bsky.social School of Law.
Email me if your school is interested in screening this.
Title of remarks I delivered this afternoon @bostonu.bsky.social School of Law.
Email me if your school is interested in screening this.
At least it’s sunny!
December 3, 2024 at 3:21 PM
At least it’s sunny!
TROs are only granted for 14 days unless extended. Up next is the hearing on the preliminary injunction.
Looking forward to seeing again the sign I saw on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Securing a TRO doesn't mean we'll prevail at the PI stage. But we are relieved to have gotten a respite for our client.
2/5
Looking forward to seeing again the sign I saw on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Securing a TRO doesn't mean we'll prevail at the PI stage. But we are relieved to have gotten a respite for our client.
2/5
November 26, 2024 at 4:28 AM
TROs are only granted for 14 days unless extended. Up next is the hearing on the preliminary injunction.
Looking forward to seeing again the sign I saw on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Securing a TRO doesn't mean we'll prevail at the PI stage. But we are relieved to have gotten a respite for our client.
2/5
Looking forward to seeing again the sign I saw on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Securing a TRO doesn't mean we'll prevail at the PI stage. But we are relieved to have gotten a respite for our client.
2/5
As the semester winds down, the Korematsu Center @ucirvine.bsky.social Law School, joined as co-counsel in a challenge to a new Arkansas Alien Land Law.
This morning, the judge issued a TRO to prevent enforcement of the law against our client.
edition.arkansasonline.com/article/8031...
1/5
This morning, the judge issued a TRO to prevent enforcement of the law against our client.
edition.arkansasonline.com/article/8031...
1/5
November 26, 2024 at 4:28 AM
As the semester winds down, the Korematsu Center @ucirvine.bsky.social Law School, joined as co-counsel in a challenge to a new Arkansas Alien Land Law.
This morning, the judge issued a TRO to prevent enforcement of the law against our client.
edition.arkansasonline.com/article/8031...
1/5
This morning, the judge issued a TRO to prevent enforcement of the law against our client.
edition.arkansasonline.com/article/8031...
1/5
I've proposed a rule change that would eliminate the requirement that in Washington State court filings, that you have to include parallel citations to US Supreme Court decisions.
This change, which will save attorney/paralegal time which should produce cost savings for clients, is long overdue.
This change, which will save attorney/paralegal time which should produce cost savings for clients, is long overdue.
November 25, 2024 at 2:39 AM
I've proposed a rule change that would eliminate the requirement that in Washington State court filings, that you have to include parallel citations to US Supreme Court decisions.
This change, which will save attorney/paralegal time which should produce cost savings for clients, is long overdue.
This change, which will save attorney/paralegal time which should produce cost savings for clients, is long overdue.
It was a lovely day for tennis. Couldn’t do this is Seattle, this time of year.
November 25, 2024 at 12:53 AM
It was a lovely day for tennis. Couldn’t do this is Seattle, this time of year.
It was a lovely day for tennis. Couldn’t do this is Seattle, this time of year.
November 25, 2024 at 12:04 AM
It was a lovely day for tennis. Couldn’t do this is Seattle, this time of year.
In Little Rock for a thing.
November 21, 2024 at 3:05 PM
In Little Rock for a thing.
I always have a moment of panic when I get to the last step in filing something in the CM/ECF federal court filing system. And this was just for a Notice of Appearance.
November 20, 2024 at 4:16 PM
I always have a moment of panic when I get to the last step in filing something in the CM/ECF federal court filing system. And this was just for a Notice of Appearance.