Jenin Younes

Jenin Younes, a civil liberties attorney known for her First Amendment advocacy, debates with Sohrab Ahmari, a political commentator, on the controversial killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent. They explore sharply contrasting views: was it a tragic civil liberties violation or justified law enforcement? Younes criticizes ICE tactics and argues for restraint, while Ahmari defends the officer's actions, linking them to obstruction laws. David Montgomery adds insights from polling, revealing a polarized public reaction to the incident.

Matt Taibbi, Glenn Greenwald, Jamel Holley, Jenin Younes, and Sharyl Attkisson discuss censorship, government control of information, suppression of dissenting voices, religious exemptions for vaccinations, government involvement in social media censorship, the impact of censorship on COVID-19 policies, the role of free speech in combating censorship, and the connection between the Democratic Party, censorship, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Mike DiMino, a former CIA officer, and Jenin Younes, a civil liberties lawyer, delve into the escalating tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. They discuss the implications for U.S. foreign policy and military support for Israel, highlighting Iran's potential retaliation. The conversation also addresses the chilling effects of proposed laws on academic freedom and freedom of speech regarding the Israel-Palestine discourse, underlining the importance of civil liberties in a tumultuous political landscape.

Litigation counsel Jenin Younes from the New Civil Liberties Alliance discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's Murthy v. Missouri ruling and its impact on First Amendment rights. Topics include challenges in proving standing against government censorship, Dr. Fauci's email revelations, oversight to prevent information suppression, censorship of dissenting epidemiologists, and legal battles with big tech for free speech protection.

Plaintiffs' Lawyer Jenin Younes discusses the US government's violation of the First Amendment through social media censorship. The podcast explores government coercion, war profiteering in Ukraine, and the labeling of Pro-Russian. It delves into a significant First Amendment ruling revealing the government's systematic violation of free speech on social media platforms. The chapter also discusses instances of censorship on social media platforms and the violation of the First Amendment by the US government. The podcast concludes by discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the challenges faced by its citizens.