Jill Habig
Founder and CEO of the Oakland-based Public Rights Project, an attorney who directs litigation and legal assistance for cities and counties protecting civil rights and challenging federal overreach.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
Florida Becomes a Battleground for Reproductive Rights
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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Dec 12, 2025 • 32min
How Trump Uses Taxpayer Dollars as a Political Weapon
Join Jill Habig, founder of the Public Rights Project and civil rights attorney, as she discusses how the Trump administration uses federal funds and National Guard deployments to pressure local governments. Habig reveals her organization's mission to support cities against these tactics. She shares insights on collaborating with groups like the ACLU, the challenges faced by local officials, and the legal strategies employed to protect communities. With a focus on nonpartisan efforts, she highlights the growing resilience among cities in the face of federal overreach.
