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Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts

When RAGA Rhymes with MAGA

Mar 30, 2024
Lisa Graves from True North Research discusses the influence of the Republican Attorneys General Association, revealing pay-to-play schemes and manipulation in legal and legislative outcomes. The discussion highlights connections to corporate funding, Justice Clarence Thomas, and Leonard Leo's Supreme Court influence. The role of the Rule of Law Defense Fund in election controversy and the impact of state attorneys general on anti-abortion laws are also explored.
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  • RAGA wields significant influence in advancing conservative agendas through legal movements and anti-abortion laws.
  • RAGA operates with limited oversight, allowing corporate donors pay-to-play access and influencing state attorneys general actions.

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