Stanford Law School is excited to announce the upcoming installment of the Rule of Law Speaker Series, featuring San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu. On February 9, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST, Chiu will explore the vital role of federalism in maintaining the rule of law in the United States. ...His office has emerged as a significant advocate for holding the federal government accountable through various lawsuits addressing urgent matters such as immigration policy and threats to federal funding. We invite you to join the Neukom Center for this thought-provoking discussion. The event is open to the public and will be offered both in person and online.

RSVP:

Rule of Law Speaker Series: San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu on Federalism and the Rule of Law | Stanford Law School

In the current challenging environment for the rule of law in the United States, state and local governments have emerged as powerful forces pushing f

brnw.ch

In an unprecedented move, the governors of Texas and Florida have designated civil rights organizations, including CAIR, as terrorist organizations. In a new opinion by Shirin Sinnar, a professor of law at Stanford Law School, and the University of Chicago's Darryl Li, the authors raise

...critical concerns about state overreach and its implications for First Amendment rights. Legal experts believe these measures may chill free speech and association for a broad swath of civil society.

Red State Governors Are Designating Civil Rights Groups as Terrorists | Stanford Law School

(Originally published by the Knight First Amendment Institute on February 2, 2026.) Recent efforts by Texas and Florida go beyond imitating federal an

brnw.ch

The Stanford Regulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab (RegLab) has appointed Preeti Hehmeyer its new executive director. RegLab, based at Stanford Law School, partners with local, state, and federal governments to use data-driven insights and responsible AI to modernize government.

...“RegLab sets the standard for how academic research can directly inform and improve governance using AI,” Hehmeyer said. “Through collaborative research with government partners, RegLab’s demonstration projects harness the power of AI to responsibly tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing government today. I am delighted to join the team at this important moment.”

https://brnw.ch/21wZEL3

The Stanford Center for Law and Biosciences highlights the vast potential of neural organoids in their latest blog post. However, a crucial question is raised: Are these organoids part of neurotechnology? The Asilomar Conference recently examined this relationship, revealing the complexities ...involved in defining governance. Policymakers must work collaboratively to address these uncertainties for responsible innovation. https://brnw.ch/21wZAQw