Strict Scrutiny

Florida Becomes a Battleground for Reproductive Rights

Apr 8, 2024

Errin Haines, Jill Habig, and Tyler Yarbro discuss judicial gerrymandering, Florida's abortion laws, Justice Sotomayor's potential retirement, and the impact of conservative efforts on state courts. They highlight the fight for reproductive rights, political complexities, and challenges to prosecutorial independence in various regions.

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Jill Habig

Tyler Yarbro

Errin Haines

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Public Rights Project empowers local officials to advance civil rights in 41 states.

Tennessee Freedom Circle fights abortion criminalization through legislative and litigation efforts.

Judicial gerrymandering manipulates state courts for political agendas, compromising judicial independence and fairness.

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The Mission of Public Rights Project

Public Rights Project, led by Jill Haibig, operates in 41 states to empower local government officials in utilizing government power effectively to advance civil rights and democracy. Founded during the Trump administration, the organization focuses on building a stronger bench and playbook at the state and local level to protect and promote rights amidst federal retrenchment.

Timing is Key for Retirement Decisions

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Importance of Diverse and Young Justices on the Court

01:22

Gratitude and Engagement in Addressing Concerning Developments

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Introduction

2min

Florida Supreme Court's Impact on Abortion Laws

11min

Discussion on Florida Legislation and Abortion Access

3min

Supreme Court Justice Retirement and Political Complexities

16min

Recent Development in EPA's 'Good Neighbor Cases'

2min

Legal Discussions, Judicial Gerrymandering, and Zbiotics Promotion

2min

Local Advocacy and Judicial Manipulation

13min

Challenges to Prosecutorial Independence and State-Level Policies

17min

Listener Engagement, Tragic Event in Baltimore, Promotions, and Ads

3min

Kate and Leah break down the latest court news with Errin Haines, Editor-at-Large for The 19th and host of The Amendment, including developments in abortion access in Florida and the discourse around whether Justice Sotomayor should retire. Then, Jill Habig of the Public Rights Project and Tyler Yarbro from the Tennessee Freedom Circle join Melissa, Kate, and Leah to talk about the latest conservative effort to control the courts: judicial gerrymandering.

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