Dorit Reiss, a vaccine policy expert at University of California Law San Francisco, emphasized the importance of keeping Covid vaccine options accessible for vulnerable groups, countering potential delays from FDA regulatory changes amid political pressures. This advocacy underscores the institution's commitment to public service and social justice.

200 student workers at UC Law SF have initiated a union election filing via the California Public Employment Relations Board, seeking fair compensation and improved working conditions in response to significantly low wages and isolation in addressing workplace issues.

Approximately 200 graduate student workers at UC Law SF filed to form a union, seeking recognition as a bargaining unit and advocating for fair wages and improved working conditions. The unionization effort reflects broader trends among academic workers nationwide and is supported by the institution's acknowledgment of workers' rights.

Students of color at UC Law SF have alleged that their complaints of racism and discrimination were dismissed by the administration. The incident follows previous campus protests, including a canceled speaking event, after which the school introduced updated protest policies that many view as limiting free expression and failing to address underlying racial biases. This raises concerns about the institution's commitment to supporting marginalized communities and upholding equitable treatment.

The law school's board of directors unanimously voted to remove 'Hastings' from its name, and Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill officially renaming the institution as the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco. The change, effective January 1, 2023, is part of a broader initiative to advance restorative justice for Native American tribes impacted by the historical atrocities committed by the school's founder.

Students of color at UC Law SF allege that their complaints of racism and discriminatory treatment were largely dismissed by the university administration. In response, the administration introduced updated protest policies on October 1, 2022, which critics argue could further silence dissent and marginalize minority voices.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on September 23, 2022, renaming the University of California’s Hastings College of the Law to the College of the Law, San Francisco. The change aims to remove the racist legacy of its founder, Serranus Clinton Hastings, and includes restorative justice initiatives such as renaming a law library with a Native language name.

The board of UC Hastings College of the Law, affiliated with University of California Law San Francisco, voted to recommend changing its name to the College of the Law San Francisco as part of a broader initiative to acknowledge and atone for its founder's racist legacy. The decision, prompted by the recognition of historical atrocities against Native Americans, includes plans for restorative justice measures and a formal apology to affected indigenous communities.