Erwin Chemerinsky quoted by Los Angeles Times, Feb. 26, 2018
“Of course, the government official has the right to free speech,” … Erwin Chemerinsky wrote in an email. “But punishing a company (or person) because of its political actions raises very serious First Amendment issues. It is hard to evaluate at this stage, but for the state to penalize Delta for its political stance would be very problematic under the First Amendment.”
Erwin Chemerinsky quoted by Washington Examiner, Feb. 25, 2018
“The government can — and should — ban the AR-15,” Chemerinsky said. “That would not violate the Constitution. As a lesser measure, it could raise the age of ownership.”
Erwin Chemerinsky quoted by Daily Journal (registration required), Feb. 21, 2018
“The statute allows for asylum for those who were persecuted based on sexual orientation and I think this makes sure that asylum is available to those individuals.”
Erwin Chemerinsky writes for The Sacramento Bee, Feb. 20, 2018
Requiring all purchasers to undergo a background check is of only limited value unless we are confident that the system effectively screens the vast number of prohibited purchasers from obtaining firearms. … Yet, even these minimal steps to gun control seem out of reach. In part, this is because of myths surrounding the gun control debate.
Erwin Chemerinsky quoted by Sierra Sun Times, Feb. 16, 2018
“All ideas and views can be expressed on college campuses,” Chemerinsky said. “The First Amendment applies to government. The government can never suppress, create liability or punish people based on their views or ideas. As we talk about free speech on this or any public university, we need to be mindful of the law.”
Erwin Chemerinsky writes for The Sacramento Bee, Feb. 14, 2018
It will be a very significant blow to public employees’ unions in California and the more than 20 states that do not have right to work laws. In a society where corporations have so much power and influence, weakening the protections for workers and unions as a counter-force is deeply troubling.
Erwin Chemerinsky and Ted Mermin quoted by The Recorder (registration required), Feb. 14, 2018
“I believe that we can create a pre-eminent university-based center on consumer law and that it will make a huge difference in people’s lives,” said law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky. … “I am deeply grateful to Elizabeth Cabraser for making this possible.”
“While modern consumer law has been around for more than a century, there’s never been an academic hub at a leading school with the mission of figuring out what it encompasses and what it can accomplish,” Mermin said. “That’s a real void we’re eager to fill.”
Erwin Chemerinsky quoted by The Nation, Feb. 13, 2018
Chemerinsky told me that the Ninth Circuit decision created “a standard for asylum that’s manageable, that’s realistic,” and that, just a year later, “a number of immigration lawyers have relied on [the] Bringas [decision].”
Erwin Chemerinsky quoted by The San Diego Union-Tribune, Feb. 13, 2018
“It’s one thing to say, ‘I think Woody Allen is a pedophile and I won’t go see his movies and won’t give him money,’” Chemerinsky said. “It’s a different thing to say, ‘Woody Allen is a pedophile and we should not study his work.’”
Erwin Chemerinsky interviewed by Los Angeles Times, Feb. 13, 2018
“The presumption up until now has been if you disagree with a judge’s ruling, you appeal it,” he said. “Now we are sending a message: If your sentence is too light, you face a recall.”