Birth Control Is Not Abortion

9/7/18  //  Quick Reactions

By Greg Lipper: At his confirmation hearing, Judge Kavanaugh used the phrase “abortion-inducing drugs" while referring to a case he heard on the DC Circuit. This description of the case is at odds with modern science and suggests his hostility to foundational privacy precedents.

Take Care

Versus Trump: Trump Versus Facebook

8/23/18  //  Commentary

On this week's episode of Versus Trump, Jason and Charlie talk about an unusual and surprising case where the Trump Administration has filed a brief in support of fair housing advocates who have sued Facebook for its part in enabling discriminatory advertising. Listen now!

Charlie Gerstein

Gerstein Harrow LLP

Jason Harrow

Gerstein Harrow LLP

Reinvigorating Defensive Crouch Liberal Constitutionalism Part 2: Will Clarence Thomas Save Abortion Rights?

7/19/18  //  Commentary

Would Justice Thomas really strike down federal legislation restricting abortion? We may soon find out.

Michael C. Dorf

Cornell Law School

Elusive Silver Linings & The Deregulatory First Amendment

7/9/18  //  Commentary

Sometimes the oncoming storm is easier to spot than the silver linings.

Getting To No On Roe

7/5/18  //  In-Depth Analysis

The question is not whether the reconstituted Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade. The only question is how the Supreme Court will do so.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School

Forced Separation Of Families & Forced To-Term Pregnancies

6/7/18  //  Commentary

The administration’s policy of forcibly separating children from their parents highlights some of the shortcomings with the legal justifications for the administration’s position in Azar v. Garza, the case in which the administration is refusing to allow undocumented women in its custody to obtain abortions.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School

The Cert Denial in Planned Parenthood v. Jegley

5/30/18  //  Quick Reactions

The Supreme Court's denial of cert in Planned Parenthood v. Jegley raises some concerns.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School

Versus Trump: Preventing The Prevention Of The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program

5/17/18  //  Commentary

On this week's episode of Versus Trump, Easha, Charlie, and Jason discuss a series of recent rulings that have stopped the Trump Administration from revoking federal grants to entities that have been working to reduce teen pregnancy. Listen now!

Jason Harrow

Gerstein Harrow LLP

Easha Anand

San Francisco

Charlie Gerstein

Gerstein Harrow LLP

#MeToo Paper Spotlight (Part II)

4/23/18  //  Commentary

This post, which highlights an academic paper related to #MeToo, is part of a series on #MeToo, sex discrimination, and possible solutions that amount to more than quick fixes.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School

#MeToo Paper Spotlight (Part I)

4/16/18  //  Commentary

This post, which highlights an academic paper related to #MeToo, is part of a series on #MeToo, sex discrimination, and possible solutions that amount to more than quick fixes.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School

#MeToo Series: When Will #MeToo Become #WeToo?

4/9/18  //  Commentary

This post, which addresses collective responsibility for #MeToo, is part of a series on #MeToo, sex discrimination, and possible solutions that amount to more than quick fixes.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School

#MeToo: More Advocacy On Mandatory Arbitration Clauses (Cornell edition)

4/8/18  //  Quick Reactions

Some recent updates on law students' organization against mandatory arbitration.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School

#MeToo & Legal-Institutional Reform (Part III-Melanie Kohler)

4/5/18  //  Commentary

This post, which addresses retaliatory lawsuits against accusers, is part of a series on #MeToo, sex discrimination, and possible solutions that are more than quick fixes.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School

#MeToo & Legal-Institutional Reform (Part II-Claire Foy)

4/3/18  //  Commentary

This post, which addresses enforcement mechanisms, is part of a series on #MeToo, sex discrimination, and possible solutions that are more than quick fixes.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School

#MeToo: Gender Parity (or lack thereof)

3/29/18  //  Quick Reactions

In a recent article, I reflect on what I wish I would have known in law school related to #MeToo.

Leah Litman

Michigan Law School