Legal Battles and Ethical Dilemmas in Civil Rights Cases

The chapter explores various legal cases involving civil rights issues, including a controversial fund supporting black women entrepreneurs, challenges to anti-discrimination laws under Section 1981, and questionable behaviors from judges. It sheds light on standing issues, the nuances of race-based programs, potential criminal exposure for a Supreme Court Justice, and the lack of accountability mechanisms for the judiciary. The chapter also delves into ethical concerns surrounding lawyers defending bans on gender-affirming care for minors and the possible imposition of sanctions against them.