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Monica Iyer

@monicavisalam.bsky.social

Assistant Prof. at Georgia State University College of Law. Scholar working at the intersection of human rights and the environment. Alex Trebek called me a barracuda. She/her.

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Thank you!! ๐Ÿ˜Š

04.03.2026 02:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I challenge you to find a law school dean even half as amazing as GSU Lawโ€™s Courtney Anderson.

04.03.2026 02:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Race, Reparative Justice, and Climate Change-Related Migration The question of how to appropriately respond to migration linked to climate change is increasingly being debated in academia, in government and policy circles, and, crucially, in international legal a...

Delighted that my article, "Race, Reparative Justice, and Climate Change-Related Migration" has been published by the FIU Law Review! I'm very grateful to the marvelous FIU students who edited this work and the many generous colleagues who provided comments.
ecollections.law.fiu.edu/lawreview/vo...

03.03.2026 19:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Center to Focus on Constitutional Law, Practice, Democracy - Georgia State University News - Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, College of Law, Faculty & Research, Press Releases, Pro-Bono &... Theย Georgiaย State University College of Lawย isย homeย toย theย newย Emmetย J. Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice & Democracy.ย Theย centerย is namedย forย Emmet J.ย Bondurant, a prominent trial law...

Proud to announce the opening of the Emmet Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice & Democracy. With @anthonymkreis.bsky.social, @andrewwillinger.bsky.social, and Neil Kinkopf, weโ€™ll fight for the rule of law and democracy as Emmet has done for over 60 years.
news.gsu.edu/2026/02/26/n...

02.03.2026 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 59    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Center to Focus on Constitutional Law, Practice, Democracy - Georgia State University News - Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, College of Law, Faculty & Research, Press Releases, Pro-Bono &... Theย Georgiaย State University College of Lawย isย homeย toย theย newย Emmetย J. Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice & Democracy.ย Theย centerย is namedย forย Emmet J.ย Bondurant, a prominent trial law...

Iโ€™m thrilled that Georgia Stateโ€™s College of Law is home to the Emmet J. Bondurant Center for Constitutional Law, Practice, and Democracy! As associate director, and @espinsegall.bsky.social as director, weโ€™re taking GSU to new heights in the field of constitutional law. news.gsu.edu/2026/02/26/n...

02.03.2026 15:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 132    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Thank you!!!

02.03.2026 19:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If youโ€™re a junior scholar who works on BHR or is BHR-curious, Iโ€™d highly recommend applying for this opportunity next year. Itโ€™s a fantastic chance to dive deep on scholarship and get input and engagement from brilliant thinkers in the field.

02.03.2026 14:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Three women on a bridge overlooking the San Antonio riverwalk

Three women on a bridge overlooking the San Antonio riverwalk

Such an honor to be in the inaugural class of business and human rights scholars in residence at St. Maryโ€™s School of law in lovely San Antonio!

Huge thanks to @taravanho.bsky.social and @jenatmartin.bsky.social for putting together this wonderful program

02.03.2026 14:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Honestly might prefer if stuff I was working on felt less salient, as commentators debate the role that oil plays in Trumpโ€™s actions in Iran.

Law review editors, this paper is still looking for a home, and I will certainly update it to include this weekโ€™s events!

02.03.2026 12:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

This might actually be it yโ€™all. The absolute pinnacle of โ€œwe are in the stupidest timeline.โ€

28.02.2026 15:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Trumpโ€™s Strikes on Iran Were Unlawful. Hereโ€™s Why That Matters.

The strikes on Iran are blatantly illegal. I explained in June why the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities were unlawful under US and international law. Everything I wrote then is true today, but this is a far larger assault with far graver consequences.

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/o...

28.02.2026 12:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1836    ๐Ÿ” 604    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 46    ๐Ÿ“Œ 22

yes please

26.02.2026 19:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Anyway, Knicks-Cavs is pretty fun so far

25.02.2026 02:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Milkshake puck

25.02.2026 01:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5008    ๐Ÿ” 724    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 61    ๐Ÿ“Œ 22

Me too obviously! Thank you!

25.02.2026 00:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well, to be fair, being uninterested in joining that dinner because of being close friends with Mia is somewhat redeeming

24.02.2026 22:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a black and white photo of two men standing next to each other with the words `` i 'm shocked . '' Alt: a black and white gif of two men (Humphrey Bogart and Claude Rains as Rick and Louis in Casablanca) standing next to each other with the words ``I'm shocked. Shocked!''

is he really?

24.02.2026 22:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Weather information for Atlanta, showing a current temperature of 27 degrees Fahrenheit and (circled in red) a โ€œfeels likeโ€ temperature of 11 degrees Fahrenheit

Weather information for Atlanta, showing a current temperature of 27 degrees Fahrenheit and (circled in red) a โ€œfeels likeโ€ temperature of 11 degrees Fahrenheit

DO NOT ACCEPT

23.02.2026 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Oyster? We hardly know her!

@monicavisalam.bsky.social @alvaropereirap.bsky.social

22.02.2026 18:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 56    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Most of the time my colleagues are GOOD influences ๐Ÿ˜ณ

22.02.2026 20:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 36    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m so sorry, Canadians

22.02.2026 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As a person who flies very regularly and absolutely adores waltzing up to my special little gold star traveler line, let me say this with my full throat:

ABOLISH ICE AND CBP.

My convenience is not worth my neighborsโ€™ safety and human rights.

22.02.2026 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 90    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Thank you!!!

22.02.2026 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If anyone would like to read about how this is also a factor in their approach to climate changeโ€ฆ

bsky.app/profile/moni...

22.02.2026 15:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

lol all my law review articles are at least in part rage-fueled

22.02.2026 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That felt inevitable

22.02.2026 14:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This period of hockey has been 46 years long

22.02.2026 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That was a huge penalty kill for team USA. Also, Hellebuyck standing on his head during that. He deserves a medal on his own for that.

22.02.2026 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I know this discourse already happened on here, but there really is no pleasure like weekend morning sports on tv

22.02.2026 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

This is a possibility I considered, yeah

21.02.2026 11:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0