Myth-Busting the Anti-Choice ‘Born Alive’ Bills

Imani Gandy & Jessica Mason Pieklo

Anti-choice politicians are pushing a new legislative strategy to demonize their opponents and confuse the public: so-called "Born Alive" bills. In this episode of Boom! Lawyered, Rewire.News legal eagles Imani Gandy and Jessica Mason Pieklo dissect the myths propping up this strategy and give you all the tools you need to combat anti-choice lies about later abortion.

Sen. Ben Sasse (L), R-NE and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, listen as Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies during his confirmation hearing. Sasse is also behind the ill-conceived Born Alive Survivors Protection Act in the Senate. Tom Williams/AFP/Getty Images

Anti-choice politicians are pushing a new legislative strategy to demonize their opponents and confuse the public: so-called Born Alive bills. In this episode of Boom! Lawyered, Rewire.News legal eagles Imani Gandy and Jessica Mason Pieklo dissect the myths propping up this strategy and give you all the tools you need to combat anti-choice lies about later abortion.

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