Scalia’s Son May Be Trump’s New Tool (to Dismantle Civil Rights)

The Department of Labor has proposed a rule that could gut civil rights protections for the employees of more than 42,000 businesses that hold a federal contract. In this episode of Boom! Lawyered, Imani Gandy and Jessica Mason Pieklo explain the rule, its impact, and why former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia might roll over in his grave if he knew his son could be tasked with enforcing it. 

A young Eugene Scalia with his father, Antonin Scalia. Fox Business/Youtube

The Department of Labor has proposed a rule that could gut civil rights protections for the employees of more than 42,000 businesses that hold a federal contract. In this episode of Boom! Lawyered, Imani Gandy and Jessica Mason Pieklo explain the rule, its impact, and why former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia might roll over in his grave if he knew his son could be tasked with enforcing it. 

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