On this episode of CAFE Insider, "Reversing Roe & Politicizing Pardons," Preet and Anne discuss:
- The push to overturn Roe v. Wade, with a slew of restrictive abortion laws enacted around the country, including in Alabama and Georgia
- President Trump's approach to granting pardons that has raised concerns about process and fairness
- Newly un-redacted memos in the case of Michael Flynn, and more.
You can view the episode show notes below or on cafe.com/insider.
REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
ABORTION
- Roe v. Wade (1973), Oyez
- Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey (1992), Oyez
Overturning Precedent:
- Nevada v. Hall (1979), Oyez
- Franchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt (2019) Oyez, overruling Nevada v. Hall
- Bowers v. Hardwick (1986) Oyez, overturned by Lawrence v. Texas (2003) Oyez
- SCOTUS reporter Joan Biskupic’s interview on Stay Tuned
- “The Supreme Court’s Overruling of Constitutional Precedent,” Congressional Research Service, 9/24/18
- “Supreme Court’s conservatives overturn precedent as liberals ask ‘which cases the court will overrule next’,” Washington Post, 5/13/19
- “Can the Supreme Court Change Its Mind?,” New York Times, 12/5/02
- “John Roberts has voted for restrictions on abortion. Will he overturn Roe v. Wade?,” CNN, 5/15/19
Restrictive state abortion laws:
- “Alabama Governor Signs Abortion Ban Into Law,” National Public Radio, 5/15/19
- “25 men voted to ban abortion in Alabama. Do they reflect the rest of America?,” USA Today, 5/15/19
- “Trump, Republicans distance themselves from Alabama abortion law,” Washington Post, 5/19/19
- “Abortion ban reaction: Democrats erupt, Republicans stay quiet as both sides see an impact in the 2020 election,” Washington Post, 5/15/19
- “‘The Time Is Now’: States Are Rushing to Restrict Abortion, or to Protect It,” New York Times, 5/15/19
- “Alabama Abortion Law Could Make Its Way To The Supreme Court,” National Public Radio, 5/16/19
- “Georgia Governor Signs ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Abortion Law,” New York Times, 5/7/19
- “A GOP lawmaker used the phrase ‘consensual rape’ during abortion debate. He says he misspoke,” Washington Post, 5/17/19
THE PARDON POWER
Trump’s Recent Pardons:
- “The President and His Power to Pardon,” New York Times, 5/19/19
- “Trump pardons Pat Nolan, former GOP lawmaker taken down in FBI’s ‘Shrimpscam’ probe,” LATimes, 5/15/19
- “Trump pardons billionaire friend Conrad Black, who wrote a book about him,” Washington Post, 5/15/19
- “Trump May Be Preparing Pardons for Servicemen Accused of War Crimes,” New York Times, 5/18/19
Pardon of Marc Rich:
- “Rich Made His Fortune by Breaking the Rules,” Washington Post, 3/13/01
- “Holder admits 'mistakes' in Rich pardon,” CNN, 1/15/09
- “U.S. attorney launches criminal probe of Rich pardon,” CNN, 2/14/01
Pardon of Richard Nixon:
- “NO CONDITIONS SET Action Taken to Spare Nation and Ex‐Chief, President Asserts,” New York Times, 9/9/74
IMPEACHMENT & OBSTRUCTION
- Michigan Representative Justin Amash’s Twitter thread
- Statement by Former Federal Prosecutors, Medium, 5/6/19
MICHAEL FLYNN
- Addendum to the government’s memorandum in aid of Flynn’s sentencing
- “The Daily 202: Judge’s order to release Flynn transcripts illuminates an under-covered episode in the Mueller report,” Washington Post, 5/17/19
- VIDEO: “Stupid Watergate: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO),” Youtube, 5/21/17
JOHN DURHAM
- “Barr Assigns U.S. Attorney in Connecticut to Review Origins of Russia Inquiry,” New York Times, 5/13/19
SPACE FORCE
- “Cruz warns 'Space Force' needed to prevent space pirates,” The Hill, 5/15/19
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