David B. Cruz

Co-author Gender Identity and the Law textbook (2021 Carolina Academic Press). Newton Prof. of Constitutional Law, USC Gould School of Law. LGBTQI+ law.

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

THRILLED that we at @USCGouldLaw will have @ProfTolson (now <at>DeanTolson?) leading us as the new Dean of the USC Gould School of Law!!!

[USC Gould Law @USCGouldLaw]

“I’m honored to lead and serve this outstanding, collaborative scholarly community, which I believe is unmatched by any other.” We congratulate Franita Tolson on her appointment as Dean of USC Gould School of Law 👏 . https://t.co/tJJ714WLgc @USCGouldLawDean

[Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney]

BREAKING: Donald Trump is *NOT* immune from prosecution, DC Circuit rules.

Details TK

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

New on Cruz Lines: https://t.co/nwC1LFwFlr

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

Guess which @USCGouldLaw prof is a Visiting Scholar at the Williams Institute (@WilliamsPolicy) this semester? https://t.co/BIKzaeBMDv

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

A couple thoughts on the duplicitous #SCOTUS opinion on #affirmativeaction: https://t.co/IaIml67pA3

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

Dissenting from the Republican-appointed justices' holding in Biden v. NE https://t.co/CDS857uVbM that student loan debt couldn't be canceled, Kagan opens: "In every respect, the Court today exceeds its proper, limited role in our nation's governance."

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

At *great* length. Go, Justice!

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

303 Creative LLC v. Elenis https://t.co/Iq4CgvN2a8 rules applying nondiscrim law to wedding website biz violates #1stAmendment. Dissent notes SCOTUS 'for the 1st time in its history, grants a biz open to the public a constit'l rt to refuse to serve members of a protected class.'

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

Justice Sotomayor reads at length from her dissent, joined by Justices Kagan & Jackson.

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

As expected, #SCOTUS 6-3 invalidated Harvard’s and UNC’s #affirmativeaction programs and seem (on first glance) to spell the death knell for using applicants’ race in public or private admissions. https://t.co/HDKwN0OERt

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

@JeffreyADodge @DMConwayDean Congrats, @JeffreyADodge! They're lucky to have you!

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

"State courts retain the authority to apply state constitutional restraints when legislatures act under the power conferred upon them by the Elections Clause[,]" SCOTUS held in this case originally challenging NC election districting.

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

In Moore v. Harper today June 27, SCOTUS 6-3 per Chief Justice Roberts rejects independent state legislature theory that would have freed state legislatures from compliance w/state constitutions when regulating elections for federal officers.

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

https://t.co/CbbVNjpZLI

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

I know you know, but I want the world to know how joyful I am that you and I will be colleagues at the same school now, @clarkeja, along with the other amazing folks coming to @USCGouldLaw!

[Jessica Clarke @clarkeja]

I look forward to joining @USCGouldLaw with this fantastic group! See you in LA.

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

We at @USCGouldLaw are all thrilled that you and our other new colleagues are joining us this year! Welcome, @JonathanHChoi!

[Jon Choi @JonathanHChoi]

Some news: Excited to say that I'm joining the faculty @USCGouldLaw this fall as a Professor of Law. Looking forward to a dynamic new group of collaborators at USC, and grateful to my colleagues and students @UofMNLawSchool, which has been a wonderful place to start my career.

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

Stellar indeed - and we are so delighted you and this year's cohort of new colleagues will be joining us @USCGouldLaw! Welcome aboard, Adam!

[Adam Zimmerman @Adam_Zimmerman]

News: After ten incredible years at @LoyolaLawSchool, I'll be joining the faculty at @USCGouldLaw starting July 1. USC has brought in a stellar group of people this year--including @ayagruber, @JonathanHChoi, @clarkeja, and more. I'm thrilled to be coming aboard with them.

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

In #transgender woman Estrella Santos-Zacaria's effort to secure asylum, SCOTUS eased noncitizens' ability to appeal agency deportation orders to courts and try to avoid persecution in their home countries. Santos-Zacaria v. Garland, https://t.co/nqaXvFZpkS

[David B. Cruz @ProfDavidCruz]

Such a joyful way to start 2023! Thanks, Duke, and thank you, @belindacarlisle!!

[James Duke Mason @JamesDukeMason]

“IT’S GONNA BE YOU”, my Mom @belindacarlisle‘s new single and music video is OUT NOW! Please go download, watch and support my Mama and the other iconic ladies on this amazing song. Was so surreal to witness the video shoot! The beginning of a big year for my badass Mama!