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Back to SearchThe Case of the Cursing Cheerleader Reaches the Supreme Court
Episode 134
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case involving a former high school student who posted a photo of herself and a friend on Snapch…
5 years, 6 months ago
Texas Is Trying to Take Trans Kids From Loving Parents
Episode 133
Just when you thought lawmakers couldn't stoop any lower to attack trans kids, Texas state senators took it to a new level with the introduction of a…
5 years, 6 months ago
Everything You Need to Know About Georgia Voter Suppression
Episode 132
Jess and Imani explain three of the most alarming pieces of legislation introduced anywhere in the United States:
-The voter suppression legislation i…
5 years, 6 months ago
Biden Plans to Give the Courts a Much-Needed Kick in the Pants
Episode 131
President Joe Biden's recent slate of judicial nominees are more than a breath of fresh air—they represent a serious step forward in building a more …
5 years, 7 months ago
Reacting to the Atlanta Shootings
Episode 130
On this episode of Boom! Lawyered, Imani and Jess talk about the increasing violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community…
5 years, 7 months ago
Arkansas Woos Amy Coney Barrett With a Very Bad Ban
Episode 129
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a bill Tuesday that would ban all abortions in the state except those deemed a “medical emergency.” If it takes e…
5 years, 7 months ago
Remember When We Could Hug?
Episode 128
One year ago today, Jess Pieklo and Imani Gandy were on the steps of the Supreme Court for the oral arguments in June Medical Services v. Russo. Sinc…
5 years, 7 months ago
Supreme Court Election Conspiracies and Abortion Cases
Episode 127
Justice Clarence Thomas has gone full election truther. And if that's not enough to make you sweat, the most conservative Supreme Court of our lifeti…
5 years, 8 months ago
How to Bankrupt the Proud Boys
Episode 126
The impeachment trial was going so well! Alas, the Democrats managed to tie themselves into knots and fumble away the narrative. But all is not lost,…
5 years, 8 months ago
Put Imani Gandy on the Bench, You Cowards
Episode 125
This week, the nation reckoned with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's terrifying account of the insurrection at the Capitol. Democrats also discussed plans …
5 years, 8 months ago