Hunting Nazis with the New Department of Justice

Fascists will no longer be running the department—they'll be targeted by it.

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Last week, President-elect Joe Biden announced his key nominees for the Department of Justice. And those nominees—Merrick Garland, Vanita Gupta, and Kristen Clarke—talked a big game about dismantling fascism and advancing progressive justice. It was exciting stuff! But who exactly are these folks? Can we trust them to back up their words with actions? And what can we expect from them regarding the safety of abortion clinics, providers, and patients?

Our Boom! Lawyered podcast has returned in the new year with Imani Gandy and Jessica Mason Pieklo, and they’ll answer those questions and more.

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