Molly Duane, Lawyer from the Center for Reproductive Rights, discusses the disheartening outcome of the Zurawski case in Texas, highlighting stories of women who testified. The podcast also covers recent Supreme Court decisions on bankruptcy, tax law, and health care for Native American reservations, exploring the tension between tribes and the government.
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Texas Supreme Court ruling provided limited safe harbor for certain medical emergencies in Zurawski case, leaving other complications unprotected.
Fearless Fund's initiative addresses disparities in VC funding for black women entrepreneurs, emphasizing need for equity and diversity.
The recent ruling by the Texas Supreme Court on the Zorowski case revealed limited clarity amidst harsh restrictions on abortion access in the state. The court's decision provided a narrow safe harbor for conditions like PPROM, allowing immediate abortion care in certain medical emergencies, but leaving many other serious complications unprotected. Despite blaming doctors for not understanding the law, the court avoided fully addressing standing issues and failed to protect the rights of pregnant individuals facing life-threatening situations.
Facing Inequity: Fearless Fund vs. American Alliance for Equal Rights
The case between Fearless Fund and American Alliance for Equal Rights in the 11th Circuit centers around the efforts of a black women-owned venture capital firm to address the severe disparities in VC funding for women of color entrepreneurs. Fearless Fund's initiative, the Fearless Grant Contest, aimed to support black women founders, who are significantly underrepresented in the entrepreneurial and VC landscape. The contest awarded winners with funds, tools for business growth, and mentorship, highlighting the crucial need for initiatives promoting equity and diversity in funding opportunities.
Legal Battle Over Fearless Fund Striver Grant Contest
White man challenges grant contest awarding $20,000 to black women-owned businesses under Section 1981, fought by American Alliance for Equal Rights lead by Ed Bloom. 11th Circuit grants injunction favoring the alliance, citing discrimination against white male entrepreneurs.
Challenges in Federal Court System with Judge Lyles Burke
Alabama judge Judge Lyles Burke initiates baseless ethics inquiries against LGBTQ lawyers challenging state laws targeting trans youth. Lawyers facing Inquisition-like tactics, defending themselves while advocating for civil rights. Saga draws parallels to past civil rights lawyer harassment, highlighting assault on legal advocacy and constitutional principles.
Melissa and Kate talk to Molly Duane, lawyer from the Center for Reproductive Rights, about the disheartening outcome in the Zurawski case in Texas. Plus, they recap recent opinions in cases about bankruptcy, tax law, and health care on Native American reservations.
To hear more about the Zurawski case, including the stories of the women who testified, listen to our episode "A Code of Misconduct" from November 2023