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Stephen Bainbridge, a professor at the UCLA School of Law released public apologies for the remarks he made via Twitter. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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Professor’s tweets regarding COVID-19 elicit student concerns of xenophobic tone

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A professor’s tweets caused UCLA law students to express their dismay and concerns, among instances of discrimination toward Asians and Asian Americans arising from COVID-19. Stephen Bainbridge, a professor at the UCLA School of Law, released a public apology for tweets perpetuating xenophobic stereotypes in late Feburary and early April.

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Professor’s tweets regarding COVID-19 elicit student concerns of xenophobic tone

By Saumya Gupta

April 27, 2020 6:55 p.m.