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The Forgotten Story of How Voting Rights Drive Abortion Access

The fight for fundamental rights cannot be siloed. Black organizers understood that in 2011 but were ignored—this time, we must listen to them.

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Texas Doesn’t Want Attorneys Asking Too Many Questions About Its BS Law

Aug 25, 9:01am Imani Gandy

A Dallas attorney is suing Texas Right to Life to stop it from filing future lawsuits against her. It's an unusual move, but SB 8 is an unusual law.

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In Texas, Abortion Snitches Don’t Get Stitches—They Get $10,000

Jul 21, 10:15am Imani Gandy

Through SB 8, Texas has deputized anyone to be an Abortion Enforcer. And the chilling effect is real.

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Justice Stephen Breyer, for the Love of God, Please Retire

Jul 16, 9:46am Imani Gandy

The more Justice Stephen Breyer lingers around on the Supreme Court, the more goodwill he'll burn. Why not go out on a high note?

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How the Plan to End ‘Roe v. Wade’ Was Hatched in Mississippi

May 28, 10:30am Imani Gandy

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health is based on a plan set in motion years ago by a Christian legal advocacy group that has ties to Justice Amy Coney Barrett.

Imani Gandy

As the Country Burns, Mitch McConnell Is Rushing to Confirm More Trump Judges

Jun 4, 1:02pm

McConnell is marching onward in his quest to fill the federal judiciary with judges who will stymy progressive legislation and green light conservative policy for a generation.

Imani Gandy

Boom! Lawyered: ‘Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins’ Edition

Apr 24, 3:50pm

The Supreme Court decided this week to consider whether it will permit workplace discrimination against LGBTQ people. In doing so, the justices will have to wrestle with Price Waterhouse v. Hopkins, the landmark 1989 case about gender stereotyping in the workplace.

Imani Gandy

Boom! Lawyered: Immigrants’ Constitutional Rights Edition

Jan 31, 1:27pm

The due process and equal protection clauses in the Fifth and 14th Amendments apply to "persons." Not "citizens." Not "Americans." Not "people we like."