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2024-11-1023 min
Broken LawEpisode 139: Will SCOTUS Close the Courthouse Door to Immigrants?The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral argument in the second of two big immigration cases this term. On this episode, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Taonga Leslie about the Supreme Court's track record on immigration, takeaways from the oral arguments in the relevant cases this term, and the potential impact on access to justice depending on how the Court rules. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgToday's Host: Jeanne Hruska , ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and StrategyGuest: Taonga Leslie, ACS Director...
2024-01-1633 min
Broken LawEpisode 138: Two Big Ticket Items for 2024Welcome to 2024! We are covering two topics poised to shape the new year. First, Jeanne Hruska catches up with Lindsay Langholz for the latest developments in efforts to keep Donald Trump off the ballot in various states and whether SCOTUS will finally step in. Jeanne then speaks with ACS President Russ Feingold to discuss where President Biden is on judicial appointments at the end of three years and the challenge for the Senate to confirm 70 judges in 12 months. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgToday's Host: Jeanne Hr...
2024-01-0942 min
Broken LawEpisode 137: Is the ECA Prepared for 2024? Part IThe Electoral Count Act (ECA) played a prominent role in the legal fictions clung to by those who orchestrated the January 6th Insurrection. With another presidential election before us, Lindsay Langholz joins Jeanne Hruska to discuss the updates made to the ECA since 2021 and whether we should have faith in the ECA this election cycle. They also recap end-of-year SCOTUS news. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgToday's Host: Jeanne Hruska , ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and StrategyGuest: Lindsay Langholz, ACS Sr D...
2024-01-0239 min
Broken LawEpisode 136: 2023 Wrap UpWith 2023 nearly over, Craig Mastantuono and Neal Sarkar join Jeanne Hruska to discuss the good, the bad, and the terrifying from the past year and to look ahead to the mammoth year that is 2024. Craig and Neal also share the biggest 2023 takeaways from their respective states: Wisconsin and Texas. Â Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgToday's Host: Jeanne Hruska , ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and StrategyGuest: Craig Mastantuono, Partner, Mastantuono, Coffee & ThomasGuest: Neal Sarkar, Special Assistant County A...
2023-12-2644 min
Broken LawEpisode 134: Red Courts, Blue Courts, and AITwo topics for the price of one episode. Jeanne Hruska is joined by Professor Mark Lemley for a discussion on his recent article, “Red Courts, Blue Courts,” which explains how administrations are increasingly prioritizing district court vacancies in states that align with their party and the resulting consequences. In the second half of the episode, they delve into AI and the question of whether AI-generated content is protected by the First Amendment. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Mark A. Lem...
2023-12-1230 min
Broken LawEpisode 132: Optional EthicsThe U.S. Supreme Court recently published a "Code of Conduct," signed by all nine justices. Jeanne Hruska catches up with Russ Feingold, ACS President, to discuss how much weight, if any, to give this new Code. They also discuss the latest on judicial confirmations and look ahead to how voters can engage on the courts come election time. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgToday's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and StrategyGuest: Russ Feingold, ACS President...
2023-11-2833 min
Broken LawEpisode 128: How Campaign Funding Affects Judicial Decision MakingAs state judicial elections become more and more expensive, it's worth asking whether campaign funding impacts judicial decision making. On this episode, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Michael Kang and Joanna Shepherd about their new book, "Free to Judge: The Power of Campaign Money in Judicial Elections." According to Kang and Shepherd, “campaign money profoundly affects how judges do their jobs.” Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Michael S. Kang, Class of 1940 Professor, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Guest...
2023-10-3150 min
Broken LawEpisode 127: The Persecution of a State Supreme Court JusticeAn increasing number of state court judges and justices are being targeted by state officials for not advancing their interests. On this episode, Taonga Leslie speaks with Dawn Blagrove (Emancipate NC) about how Justice Anita Earls, the only Black justice on the North Carolina Supreme Court, is being targeted for factual remarks she made about the lack of diversity on the NC judiciary. They discuss why the situation in North Carolina should concern everyone who cares about judicial independence and achieving a judiciary that reflects the diversity of the public it serves. Join the Progressive Legal Movement...
2023-10-2436 min
Broken LawEpisode 126: Why We Should All Be Space LawyersRecently, Dish Network became the first company to be fined by the Federal Communications Commission for littering in space. On this episode, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Professor Michelle Hanlon about why the fine was “a very big symbolic moment for debris mitigation,” and the challenges and urgency in regulating the increasing array of human-driven activities in space.  Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Michelle Hanlon, Professor of Practice and Executive Director, Center for Air and Space Law, University of Mississi...
2023-10-1753 min
Broken LawEpisode 124: Previewing the New SCOTUS TermWith the Supreme Court's new term underway as of October 2, the ACS team sat down to discuss the biggest trends and cases on the Court's docket. Is the term going to bring all bad news or might there be reason for (cautious and select) optimism? The team weighs in. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Lindsay Langholz, ACS Sr Director of Policy and Program Guest: Taonga Leslie, ACS Director of Policy and Program for Racial Justice G...
2023-10-0351 min
Broken LawEpisode 122: Lessons from FDR's CourtThis week, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Cliff Sloan about his new book, "The Court at War: FDR, His Justices, and the World They Made." They discuss the enduring impact of key Supreme Court decisions issued during WWII and the lessons that we should be heeding from FDR and his justices in thinking about today's Supreme Court. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Cliff Sloan, Professor, Georgetown Law Link: "The Court at War," by Cliff Sloan Visi...
2023-09-1953 min
Broken LawEpisode 121: The Strife Over a Single State Supreme Court SeatEarlier this year, the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history saw Janet Protasiewicz elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. On this episode, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Craig Mastantuono about the impact of Justice Protasiewicz's election and Republican legislators' threat of impeaching her. They also discuss the role of judicial selection committees and how listeners can engage on state courts. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Craig Mastantuono, Partner, Mastantuono, Coffee & Thomas Link: "Why Republicans Could Impeach...
2023-09-1244 min
Broken LawEpisode 118: When Does Criticism Become Witness Tampering?With former President Trump now facing four indictments, Jeanne Hruska catches up with Barbara McQuade about some of the issues arising from the legal proceedings. Specifically, they delve into concerns that Trump's commentary about the cases could cross over into witness tampering or tainting the jury pool. What tools do the judges overseeing the different proceedings have to respond and how does Trump being a presidential candidate impact the analysis?  Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Barbara McQuade, Professor, University of M...
2023-08-2230 min
Broken LawEpisode 116: Watch These SpacesToday is a double feature! Jeanne Hruska speaks first with Lindsay Langholz about an unusual August election in Ohio and why the cynical ploy could be decisive for abortion rights in the state. Jeanne then speaks with Russ Feingold about President Biden falling behind his predecessor’s pace in judicial confirmations and the implications going forward. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Lindsay Langholz, ACS Sr Director of Policy and Program Guest: Russ Feingold, ACS President Li...
2023-08-0840 min
Broken LawEpisode 115: They Are Practicing Rewriting the ConstitutionIf you were planning to rewrite the U.S. Constitution, it would only make sense to practice. On this week's episode, Jeanne Hruska speaks with ACS President Russ Feingold about how a far-Right organization is doing just that, convening their third-known practice session on how to drastically rewrite the Constitution. They discuss the danger of this pursuit and why more people need to pay attention. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Russ Feingold, ACS President Link: "Warning: A...
2023-08-0132 min
Broken LawEpisode 114: Are You Being Surveilled at Work?Building off episode 101, about the rise of AI chatbots, we delve into the rise of AI-powered worker surveillance on this episode. Jeanne Hruska speaks with Dr. Ifeoma Ajunwa about the use of automated hiring processes, the risk of automated discrimination, and surveillance in the workplace. Should employers have to disclose surveillance programs? Can workers refuse to be surveilled - and stay employed?  Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Dr. Ifeoma Ajunwa, AI. Humanity Professor of Law, Emory Law Lin...
2023-07-2551 min
Broken LawEpisode 113: Packed, Partisan, and Supremely PowerfulWith the U.S. Supreme Court now on summer holiday, Jeanne Hruska catches up with Elie Mystal about his new podcast, the politics and urgency of Supreme Court reform, and his concluding thoughts on the packed Court's recent term.  Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest:  Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent, The Nation Link: Contempt of Court Podcast Link: "The Supreme Court Has Kicked the Door Wide Open to Jim Crow–Style Bigotry," by Elie Mystal Link...
2023-07-1859 min
Broken LawEpisode 108: Part Indictment, Part Voting RightsTwo episodes in one! This week, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Barbara McQuade about the federal indictment and arraignment of former President Trump. Additionally, Lindsay Langholz speaks with Jonathan Diaz to debrief the Supreme Court's decision in Allen v. Milligan and how it relates to Shelby County v. Holder and the status of the Voting Rights Act. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Lindsay Langholz, ACS Senior Director of Policy and Program Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr. Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Barbara McQuade, Professor, University of Michi...
2023-06-201h 04
Broken LawEpisode 105: TN Rep. Pearson and Our 2023 Mid-Year ReviewRecorded live at our 2023 ACS National Convention, Jeanne Hruska speaks first with TN State Rep. Justin J. Pearson about his and Rep. Justin Jones' expulsion from the TN state legislature and how we mobilize to advance the promise of democracy. She then speaks with Donald Sherman (CREW) and Mark Joseph Stern (Slate) about the biggest legal developments thus far in 2023 and what to expect in the second half of the year. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr. Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Rep. Justin J...
2023-05-301h 25
Broken LawEpisode 104: BONUS EPISODE - Debt CrisisAs our country races towards a financial cliff known as the debt limit, there is growing talk of President Biden invoking the 14th Amendment to defy the debt limit statute and continue to pay our nation's bills. Garrett Epps and Peter Shane join Jeanne Hruska to discuss the 14th Amendment and what could be the least worst option for the country. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr. Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest:  Garrett Epps, ACS Board of Directors Guest:  Peter Shane, ACS Board...
2023-05-2651 min
Broken LawEpisode 103: Bradley Whitford Talks CourtsBradley Whitford (West Wing, The Handmaid's Tale, Get Out) stops by Broken Law to discuss his political activism, the state of our democracy, and why courts matter. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr. Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest:  Bradley Whitford, Actor and Political Activist Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: Podcast@ACSLaw.org Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of A...
2023-05-2341 min
Broken LawEpisode 102: Shadow Docket Power Grab“Any story of the Supreme Court that doesn’t include the shadow docket is a story that’s looking at an increasingly skewed and incomplete portion of the Court’s work," writes Professor Stephen Vladeck in his new book, "The Shadow Docket." Jeanne Hruska speaks with Professor Vladeck about his book, the Supreme Court's increasing use of the shadow docket, and what it means for the Court's legitimacy. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr. Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest:  Stephen Vladeck, Charles Alan Wright Chair In Fed...
2023-05-1654 min
Broken LawEpisode 101: Is the Law Ready for ChatGPT?In less than two months, ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, has gained over 100 million users – outpacing TikTok in its rate of growth. In addition to their novelty, ChatGPT and AI tools like it raise numerous concerns about data privacy, intellectual property, ethics, and more. Jeanne Hruska speaks with Professor James Grimmelmann about these challenges and whether lawmakers are prepared to address them. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr. Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest:  James Grimmelmann, Tessler Family Professor of Digital and Information Law, Cornell Law Schoo...
2023-05-0951 min
Broken LawEpisode 93: How Powerful Should America's Chief Executive Be?As we await the fate of the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program before the Supreme Court, we take a look at the evolving use and existence of executive power. How powerful should the executive branch be? How would we go about reducing executive power? Jeanne Hruska speaks with Peter M. Shane about the evolution of executive power, with a close look at the last 40 years. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Peter M. Shane, ACS Board of Directors, O...
2023-03-1455 min
Broken LawEpisode 92: Student Loans, SCOTUS, and All that Talk of StandingThe U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in two lawsuits related to the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program. Beth Binczik and Luke Herrine (Alabama Law) dissect all the talk about whether any of the plaintiffs had standing, the merits of the cases, and what the Biden administration could do if the Court thwarts the program. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Beth Binczik, ACS Director of Policy and Program for Economic Justice Co-Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Luke Herri...
2023-03-0743 min
Broken LawEpisode 91: The Supreme Court Has an Ethics ProblemThere are nine judges in our federal judiciary who are not bound by a code of ethics, and they just so happen to be the nine most powerful judges in the country. Jeanne Hruska speaks with Mark Joseph Stern (Slate) and Chris Kang (Demand Justice) about the U.S. Supreme Court's "just trust us" approach to ethics, the problems this continues to create, and what a code of ethics for our highest court might look like. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy ...
2023-02-2856 min
Broken LawEpisode 88: Closing the Justice GapIf you are charged with a crime, you have a right to counsel. But what about a right to counsel if you are at risk of being evicted or losing custody of your children? How might a right to counsel in those situations close what is known as the “justice gap”? Jeanne Hruska speaks with Yael Cannon (Georgetown Law School) and John Pollock (Public Justice Center) to answer these questions and to explore the equity benefits of a civil right to counsel. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Lindsay Langholz, Senior Direc...
2023-02-0747 min
Broken LawEpisode 85: Pedal to the Metal on Judicial ConfirmationsSenate Majority Leader Schumer has said judges will be a priority for the new Senate. If that's the case, there are three changes to the Senate's rules and norms that should be immediately made to expedite confirmations and prevent obstruction of the confirmation process. Jeanne Hruska speaks with ACS President Russ Feingold about those three changes and why the Senate should not wait to make them. Â Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Russ Feingold, ACS President L...
2023-01-1737 min
Broken LawEpisode 84: All Eyes on DOJThis week, we build on our previous episode about the January 6th Select Committee's final report by taking a closer look at the corresponding investigations underway at the Department of Justice. Jeanne Hruska speaks with returning guest Mary McCord (Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection) about how DOJ investigations operate, what to expect going forward, and the importance of accountability in safeguarding democracy. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Mary McCord, Visiting Professor of Law; Executive Director, Institute for Constitutional...
2023-01-1054 min
Broken LawEpisode 83: The Jan. 6th Select Committee Is Done. Now What?The January 6th Select Committee held its last public hearing, released its final report, and officially wrapped up its investigation in December. What should we make of the 800-page report, the Committee's criminal referrals, and the pages and pages of transcripts from the Committee’s interviews? Jeanne Hruska speaks with Joyce Vance about the Committee's imapct and what we should expect from here. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Joyce Vance, Distinguished Professor of the Practice of Law, the University of...
2023-01-0349 min
Broken LawEpisode 82: Dobbs and Judges, Summing Up 2022So much happened this year that it can be hard to recall it all and even harder to make sense of it all. Thankfully, our two guests do that for us on this week's episode. Jeanne Hruska speaks with Professor Khiara M. Bridges and Sr Politics Reporter Jennifer Bendery about the biggest takeaways from 2022 and what to expect in 2023. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Khiara M. Bridges, Professor, UC Berkeley School of Law Guest: Jennifer Bendery, Senior...
2022-12-2747 min
Broken LawEpisode 79: What the Crypto?Recent weeks witnessed the complete collapse of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen referred to FTX’s downfall as a “Lehman moment” for cryptocurrency, referring to Lehman Brothers' collapse in the 2008 financial crisis. On this episode, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Professor Yesha Yadav of Vanderbilt University and Aaron Klein of the Brookings Institution to discuss this “Lehman moment,” its consequences for crypto more broadly, and whether FTX's downfall could push crypto-specific regulations across the finish line. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, Sr. Advisor for Communications and Strategy
2022-12-061h 14
Broken LawEpisode 78: Election Debrief, Part IIToday’s episode picks up where we left off last week, with Part II of our election debrief. First, Lindsay Langholz and Jeanne Hruska take a look at the ballot measures that voters weighed in on in 2022 and the potential for future progressive wins using this powerful tool. Second, Lindsay speaks with Marcia Johnson-Blanco and Anna Chu on election protection efforts. Given the wave of voter suppression laws passed in 2021 and 2022, election protection experts had their work cut out for them, and we hear how it went. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org To...
2022-11-2959 min
Broken LawEpisode 74: Health Justice after CovidWe are reportedly “post-COVID.” And yet, just recently, the National Assessment of Educational Progress reported steep declines in math and reading scores amongst U.S. fourth and eighth graders, compared to tests taken pre-COVID. This begs the question, what are ignoring or accepting when we claim we are post-COVID. This week, Jeanne Hruska is joined by Yael Cannon, Associate Professor of Law at Georgetown Law, to discuss health equity and justice, how they impact the conversation about being post-Covid, and the pivotal role that lawyers can play in achieving them. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org
2022-11-0150 min
Broken LawEpisode 73: Dear Voters, Don't Sleep on These RacesWhile much attention is being paid this election cycle on which party will control Congress come January, there are several down ballot races that will also have profound effects on our fundamental rights and on the legitimacy of our democracy. These include races for State Attorney General, Secretary of State, state court judges, and district attorneys. On this episode, we provide a rapid overview of these races and the topline selling points for why voters should vote their full ballot. Â Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS S...
2022-10-2534 min
Broken LawEpisode 70: Bracing for the Supreme Court's New TermThe Supreme Court started its new term on October 3rd, and we are bracing for more cases where the Court could ignore precedent and judicial restraint, and eliminate safeguards to our civil rights and to our democracy. We preview several of the cases on the Court's docket and discuss their potential ramifications. These cases cover voting rights and gerrymandering, affirmative action, the death penalty, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, Sr. Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Christopher Wright Durocher, Vice President of...
2022-10-041h 06
Broken LawEpisode 68: The Constitution Is in JeopardyOn this episode, Jeanne Hruska is joined by the co-authors of the new book, "The Constitution in Jeopardy," Russ Feingold and Peter Prindiville to discuss a dangerous effort by factions of the Right to radically rewrite the U.S. Constitution. Russ and Peter explain why more attention needs to be paid to this effort and why we need a "new kind of Constitutional politics" in this country. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Russ Feingold, ACS President and co-author...
2022-09-2040 min
The New England TakeFormula 1 and American Constitution SocietyJeanne Hruska, American Constitution Society, and Professor Buzz Scherr, UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, discuss their new Formula 1 podcast F1 Mode Push and the work of the American Constitution Society. Get their podcast at https://f1modepushpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ and more about ACS at https://www.acslaw.org/
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2022-09-1043 min
Broken LawEpisode 66: Dear Senate, Please Prioritize JudgesThis is a call to action! The U.S. Senate is back in session this month, and inevitably it has competing priorities between now and the end of the year. That's where this episode comes in. Jeanne Hruska speaks with Russ Feingold, President of ACS, and Zack Gima, Vice President of Strategic Engagement at ACS, about why the Senate should prioritize judicial nominations, how it can do that, and how listeners can help ensure it happens. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy
2022-09-0655 min
Broken LawEpisode 61: Catching Up on All Things January 6thThe January 6th Select Committee has now held eight public hearings this summer. Its investigation is ongoing and more hearings are expected this fall. Simultaneously, more information is unfolding about DOJ's investigation into the events of January 6th, and there is separate state investigation underway in Fulton County, Georgia. This week, we discuss the latest and what to expect next on all of these fronts with Kyle Cheney, Congress Reporter at Politico, and Debra Perlin, Policy Director at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington. Â Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org T...
2022-08-0257 min
Broken LawEpisode 59: 2022 Supreme Court Wrap-UpThis week, we look back at several of the big decisions that came down from the U.S. Supreme Court in its most recent term, including New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, West Virginia v. EPA, and Vega v. Tekoh. We also look ahead to a couple of the major cases coming down the pike next term and discuss the alarming trends that are arising with this packed Court's conservative supermajority. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and Strategy Host...
2022-07-191h 10
Broken LawEpisode 56: Takeaways from the January 6th Select Committee's Public HearingsThe January 6th Select Committee held five public hearings in three weeks. Even for folks who are immersed in this, these hearings have provided a lot of information to process. Jeanne Hruska speaks with Barbara McQuade, professor at Michigan Law School and former U.S. Attorney, about the biggest takeaways from the hearings, the recent law enforcement activity seemingly connected to the Committee's findings, and what we might expect next from this Committee whose investigation is ongoing. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and...
2022-06-2841 min
Broken LawEpisode 55: What Is Happening? 2022 Mid-Year Check-inSpecial episode recorded live at ACS's 2022 National Convention. In the first segment, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Ian Millhiser, Vox Media, and Mark Joseph Stern, Slate Magazine, about the biggest legal developments of 2022 thus far and the solutions they would impose if they were god for a day. They also sound off on Twitter and offer advice about careers in legal journalism. In the second segment, Jeanne checks in with Jenny Ma, Center for Reproductive Rights, and Rosann Mariapparum, Jane's Due Process, about how people can help their loved ones access abortion services and the sweeping implications of the Supreme...
2022-06-211h 26
Broken LawEpisode 54: Preparing for Abortion Surveillance in a Post-Roe WorldAs we brace for the likelihood that the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, there is growing conversation about how states with abortion bans could go about investigating whether someone has had an abortion. This has given rise to the notion of abortion surveillance – a harrowing concept and yet something that could soon be all too real. This week, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Chad Marlow, ACLU Senior Policy Counsel on privacy, surveillance, and technology issues, about what abortion surveillance could look like and what steps people can take to protect their privacy. Join the Progressive Legal Mo...
2022-06-1456 min
Broken LawEpisode 53: Two Years After George Floyd's Murder - What Gives?Two years ago, the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, caught on camera, ignited a national and even a global movement for police reform and racial justice. Two years later, reform still feels elusive. On this week's episode, Jeanne Hruska speaks with A.L. Brown, a criminal defense attorney from Minneapolis-St. Paul, about the intersection of racial justice and police reform, and how lawyers and judges can help accomplish reform without waiting for legislation. Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Sr Advisor for Communications and...
2022-06-0747 min
Broken LawEpisode 52: A Guide to Reforming the Supreme CourtLast October, we released an episode entitled, “The Case for Supreme Court Reform.” Since then, the urgency to reform our highest court has only intensified, as public trust in the Court continues to decline and the Court’s legitimacy along with it. This week, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Kermit Roosevelt from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School about the "how to" of Supreme Court reform. They dive into the mechanics of establishing term limits for justices and expanding the Court. They also discuss the difference between the symptoms and the cause of the Court's legitimacy crisis.
2022-05-3156 min
Broken LawEpisode 50: Young People vs The GovernmentThe effects of climate change will be felt the strongest by young people. Refusing to stand idly by, 21 young people have sued the U.S. Government for violating their constitutional right to a climate that sustains life. The lawsuit, Juliana v. United States, is detailed in the documentary "Youth v Gov," now available on Netflix. This week, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Julia Olson, the lead attorney in the case, about the lawsuit, the documentary, and the way forward for climate litigation more broadly. ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's...
2022-05-1753 min
Broken LawEpisode 47: What's Next for the January 6th Select Committee?After interviewing hundreds of witnesses and reviewing tens of thousands of documents, the January 6th Select Committee is preparing to hold public, televised hearings. While we’ve learned a lot in recent months from subpoenas and lawsuits, the American public is presumably about to learn a whole lot more in these hearings. So, what do we know already and what should we expect from the hearings? Jeanne Hruska speaks with POLITICOS's Kyle Cheney and with Jeannie Rhee, a partner at Paul Weiss, about the Select Committee's work thus far and the lingering impact of January 6th on our democracy....
2022-04-2647 min
Broken LawEpisode 46: What Did Justice Thomas Know and When?In recent weeks, there's been a flurry of revelations about the political activities of Justice Clarence Thomas's spouse, Virginia Thomas, including her text messages to Mark Meadows, then President Trump's chief of staff, that seem to espouse electoral conspiracy theories. On this episode, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Vox Senior Correspondent Ian Millhiser about what we know about Ginni Thomas’s political activities, what they do or don’t say about Justice Thomas's role on the Supreme Court, and about the Court's "just trust us" approach to ethics. They also delve into how this all relates to the Supreme Court's ongo...
2022-04-1951 min
Broken LawEpisode 42: When Legislatures Race to the BottomThere are orchestrated assaults being led by certain state legislatures against trans rights and reproductive rights in this country. While these attacks have been ongoing for years, they are ratcheting up. From Florida's "Don't Say Gay Bill" to a bill in Missouri that would bar pregnant people from accessing abortion services out of state, state legislators seem to be competing to come up with the most extreme, dangerous legislation. Jeanne Hruska speaks with ACS's own Christopher Wright Durocher and Lindsay Langholz about recent developments in key states and about why we are likely to see increasingly extreme legislation attacking...
2022-03-2258 min
Broken LawEpisode 37: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Senate Confirmation ProcessSupreme Court confirmations are headlining events, driving the news cycle and consuming the Senate’s attention. But just what does the confirmation process look like behind the scenes? Beyond the TV cameras of the public hearing, what goes into putting a justice on the Supreme Court? Jeanne Hruska talks this week with ACS President Russ Feingold, who voted on six Supreme Court justices during his tenure in the U.S. Senate, about the norms, the politics, and ideas for reform of the Senate confirmation process. ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org ...
2022-02-1543 min
Broken LawEpisode 34: "You Control the Supreme Court or You Control Nothing"Elie Mystal, Legal Analyst and Justice Correspondent for The Nation, stops by Broken Law to talk with Jeanne Hruska about what he means when he says, "you either control the Supreme Court or you control nothing.” They discus the Supreme Court's role in creating the voting rights crisis confronting the country and the Court's mounting assault on the executive branch. Elie concludes by making the case for why having fifty justices on the Court could actually make sense. ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Senior Ad...
2022-01-2556 min
Broken LawEpisode 30: What Just Happened? Summing up 2021In our final episode of 2021, Jeanne Hruska speaks with Melissa Murray, Professor at the NYU School of Law, and Mark Joseph Stern, staff writer at Slate Magazine, about the legal legacy of the past twelve months. What were the biggest legal stories of the year? Which legal stories went underreported? And which legal journalists and experts should you be following heading into 2022? ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy Guest: Melissa Murray of Frederick I. and Grace Stokes...
2021-12-2849 min
Broken LawEpisode 29: State of Democracy, Part IIIIn this final episode of our State of Democracy series, we discuss the importance of a vibrant civil society, which is frequently discussed in foreign policy circles, but less so here at home. Jeanne Hruska speaks with Sarah Holewinski from Human Rights Watch and Jon Temin from Freedom House about what we, as civil society stakeholders, can do to strengthen democracy, and whether our involvement is actually a prerequisite for this task. They also reflect back on President Biden's Summit for Democracy and what needs to happen moving forward to reverse the decline in global freedom. -----------------
2021-12-2152 min
Broken LawEpisode 25: Courts MatterFor as much talk as there is about the presidency and whom we elect to Congress, there is rarely public conversation about who is sitting on our federal courts, specifically those that are not the U.S. Supreme Court. This absence of public discourse is at odds with the impact that the federal courts have on our lives. On this episode, Jeanne Hruska chats with Jill Dash, ACS Vice President for Strategic Engagement, about the federal courts, why they matter, and about how egregiously undiverse they are. The stats will shock you. They also discuss how people go about...
2021-11-2343 min
Broken LawEpisode 21: The Case for Supreme Court ReformThe U.S. Supreme Court is facing a legitimacy crisis. Put simply, we no longer have a Supreme Court that can be trusted to uphold constitutional rights, judicial norms, and democratic guardrails in this country. ACS President, Russ Feingold, and Executive Vice President, Zinelle October, join Jeanne Hruska to discuss how the Supreme Court reached this point and the structural and non-structural reforms that are urgently needed to restore the Court’s credibility and to protect our country's democratic legitimacy. ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, Se...
2021-10-2638 min
Broken LawEpisode 13: How New Hampshire Abolished the Death PenaltyIn 2019, New Hampshire became the 21st state to repeal the death penalty. With growing momentum across the country to abolish the death penalty, are there lessons to be learned from the states that have recently done so? Join Jeanne Hruska for her interview with Renny Cushing, a NH Representative who led the effort to repeal the death penalty in his state, about how this genuinely purple state succeeded in repealing the death penalty after many fits and starts. ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS, Senior...
2021-08-3150 min
Broken LawEpisode 7: Supreme Court Wrap UpThe U.S. Supreme Court recently concluded its 2020-2021 term, announcing a series of decisions in high profile cases related to voting rights, labor rights, and LGBTQ rights. ACS's Policy and Program team discuss several of the decisions and what they mean for the law going forward. The team will also look ahead to the Court's upcoming term and preview some of the more controversial cases on the docket. This is a great episode for listeners who are interested in learning more about the Supreme Court and why courts matter. ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal...
2021-07-2050 min
Broken LawEpisode 4: The Separation of Powers versus DOJ SubpoenasThe New York Times recently published breaking news about how former President Trump's DOJ seized computer and phone records of democratic lawmakers and their staff. We talk with Andy Wright about why this revelation is so concerning and what should happen to reassert the separation of powers. This is part of Broken Law's "Rapid Response" series. ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy Today's Guest: Andy Wright of Just Security | Follow Andy on Social Media (@AndyMcCanse): Twitter, Instagram
2021-06-2439 min
Broken LawEpisode 3: In Pursuit of Death Penalty AbolitionThis episode explores the death penalty’s future in America. In its final months, the Trump administration carried out an unprecedent execution spree. Meanwhile, the country elected Joe Biden, the first president in U.S. history to publicly oppose the death penalty. Twenty-three states have abolished the death penalty. But as it becomes less common, a handful of states are considering firing squads, gas chambers, and other egregious methods to continue executions. What will be the fate of the death penalty in this country? And what role can President Biden play in its abolition? Christopher Wright Durocher interviews Alexis Ho...
2021-06-2240 min
Broken LawEpisode 2: The Impact of Citizens United on Our DemocracyACS President Russ Feingold talks with Congressman James E. Clyburn about the state of our democracy. They delve into the impact of Citizens United v. FCC and Shelby County v. Holder on our elections, as well as how we improve the credibility of our judiciary and whether to reform the Senate filibuster. ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Russ Feingold, ACS President Today's Guest: Congressman James E. Clyburn Link: Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FCC Link: Supreme Court decision in...
2021-06-0924 min
Broken LawEpisode 1: What is ACS?Joined by ACS President Russ Feingold and Executive Vice President Zinelle October, we discuss the origin of the American Constitution Society (ACS), its work over the past twenty years, and the goals of the progressive legal movement. We cover a wide range of issues from the need for diversity on the courts, to the federal death penalty, and even the case for reforming the Senate filibuster. Listen in... ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS Senior Advisor for Communications and Strategy Today's Guests: ACS...
2021-06-0831 min
Broken LawEpisode 0: Welcome to Broken LawEver feel like the law is stacked against you? It probably is. Broken Law speaks truth to power in discussing how our laws and legal system serve the few at the expense of the many. This is where law meets real life. Hosted by the staff of the American Constitution Society, we reckon with the origins of our legal system, interview people on the frontlines of the progressive legal movement, and chat about necessary legal reforms to restore our democratic legitimacy and improve the lives of all people. ----------------- Connect with American Constitution Society: ACSLaw...
2021-06-0101 min
By the People, For the PodcastCivil Rights in a PandemicCivil rights and COVID-19: what's at stake? We discuss a variety of issues affecting NH, like immigration, incarceration, voting rights, advocacy in a socially distanced world, privacy, and more.
SPEAKERS:
Devon Chaffee (@devonchaffee)
Jeanne Hruska (@jeanne_hruska)
Gilles Bissonnette (@GillesACLU)
Joseph Lascaze (@JosephJusticeNH)
Henry Klementowicz (@HKlementowicz)
Emily Kilheeney (@EmilyKilheeney)
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY:
Palana Belken (@Palanaaaaa)
ACLU OF NEW HAMPSHIRE: @aclu_nh
2020-04-2418 minBy the People, For the PodcastCannabis: the Path to Legalization in NHOn this episode, we're talking about cannabis. Marijuana. Pot. Weed. We're taking a look at the state of legalizing cannabis in New Hampshire, why it's so important to do so, and what's being done to make legalization happen.
HOST: Jeanne Hruska (@jeanne_hruska)
GUESTS:
Ross Connolly, Americans For Prosperty (@ConnollyRoss)
Rep. Renny Cushing, N.H. House of Representatives (@rennycushing)
Matt Simon, Marijuana Policy Project
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY: Palana Belken (@Palanaaaaa)
ACLU OF NEW HAMPSHIRE: @aclu_nh
2020-02-1417 minBy the People, For the PodcastSmile: You're being surveiled!Do you value your privacy? Who should have access to your genetic information? What about facial recognition? We sit down with a privacy expert to ask lots of questions.
HOST: Jeanne Hruska (@jeanne_hruska)
GUEST: Chad Marlow (@ChadAaronMarlow)
MUSIC by Palana Belken (@Palanaaaaa)
Find the ACLU of New Hampshire on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @aclu_nh!
www.aclu-nh.org
2019-12-1333 minBy the People, For the PodcastPresumed Guilty: the Urgency of Bail ReformWe explain what that "bail reform" thing is and debunk some claims surrounding it.
Host: Jeanne Hruska (TW: @Jeanne_Hruska)
Guests:
Joseph Lascaze (TW: @JosephJusticeNH)
Professor Buzz Scherr (TW: @BuzzScherr)
Cynthia Mousseau (TW:@NEinnocence)
Music by Palana Belken (TW: @Palanaaaaa)
ACLU of New Hampshire
Find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @aclu_nh
www.aclu-nh.org
2019-10-2526 min
By the People, For the PodcastWhat it means to be gender non-binary, and NH's new third gender markerWe talk about the momentum for lived equality in NH, what it means to be gender non-binary, and discuss New Hampshire's new third gender marker on state ID's.Â
Host: Jeanne HruskaÂ
Twitter: @Jeanne_Hruska
Guest: Palana Belken
Twitter: @Palanaaaaa
Music: Palana Belken
ACLU of New Hampshire
Instagram: aclu_nh
Facebook: aclu_nh
Twitter: aclu_nh
2019-10-0113 min