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The John Roberts Abortion Conundrum

The Fifth Circuit has teed up a big test for Chief Justice John Roberts in a case out of Louisiana that involves hospital admitting privilege requirements for abortion providers. If Roberts respects precedent as much as he says he does, the law should be dead in the water. But is it?

Day Two of William Barr’s Confirmation Hearings

In the second and final day of confirmation hearings for Attorney General nominee William Barr, witnesses testified both for and against his nomination. Some of it was fluff, but some of it was fire. Rewire.News legal eagles Imani Gandy and Jessica Mason Pieklo break down the key takeaways as a confirmation vote draws near.

Bye-Bye, Birth Control Benefit?

The Trump administration plans to take a sledgehammer to the birth control benefit. Boom! Lawyered hosts Imani Gandy and Jessica Mason Pieklo explain why its approach might not be entirely legal thanks to a little-known—but super-important—law called the Administrative Procedure Act.

Recapping the Wild Ride of 2018

It's the end of the year, but it's just the beginning of a slew of court battles that could reshape our rights for years to come. Rewire.News legal experts Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy take stock of the legal highs and lows of 2018 with an eye to what's ahead in 2019.

The Ohio Abortion Ban Saga Is Bananas

A new bill making its way through the Ohio legislature would effectively ban abortion in the state. It’s called a “heartbeat ban," and in this episode of Boom! Lawyered, Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy explain how the bill's sponsors plan to use this law to make abortion illegal in every state.