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Trump's Supreme Court Appointees Frustrate Ultra Conservatives...Mostly
July 2, 2021
The end of the Supreme Court’s term is always a momentous time of year for our guest and At Liberty regular David Cole. David is the ACLU’s legal director and our resident Supreme Court expert.
In this episode, he’ll help us answer how the court’s new conservative supermajority has impacted its decisions on the term’s civil rights and civil liberties cases.
We’ll also take a peek at the upcoming term, which is set to be a nail-biter. The court could decide on the fates of reproductive rights, affirmative action, and gun rights.
In this episode
Molly Kaplan
Former Host of At Liberty, American Civil Liberties Union
Molly Kaplan is an Emmy-winning director who since 2012, has directed, executive produced, filmed, and edited hundreds of videos. Her work – in collaboration with some of the most talented filmmakers and animators in the country – has been screened at the Sundance Film Festival, DOC NYC, Alamo Drafthouse, Museum of the Moving Image and…
Molly Kaplan
David Cole
Former ACLU Legal Director
In his role as National Legal Director, David Cole managed more than 200 ACLU staff attorneys and supported staff in the National office, oversaw the ACLU’s U.S. Supreme Court docket, and provided leadership to 400 more legal staff who work in ACLU affiliate offices in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. Cole has…
David Cole
This Episode Covers the Following Issues
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We're Fighting for our Freedoms -- No Matter Who is President
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ACLU Statement on Former President Trump’s Repeated Threats to Prosecute or Punish Political Opponents if Elected
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ACLU Names Cecillia Wang as New National Legal Director
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New No Dictators Declaration Seeks to Protect Freedoms by Blocking Future Abuse of Presidential Powers