New episode from Professor @leahlitman.bsky.social & @strictscrutiny.bsky.social:
https://crooked.com/podcast/how-to-lose-a-democracy-in-10-laws-with-elie-mystal/
They talk about what rotten laws should be done away with while touching on the latest news, including the detention of Mahmoud Khalil and the dismantling of the Department of Education.
https://crooked.com/podcast/how-to-lose-a-democracy-in-10-laws-with-elie-mystal/
They talk about what rotten laws should be done away with while touching on the latest news, including the detention of Mahmoud Khalil and the dismantling of the Department of Education.
Comments
7.Excessive Punishment – Harsher sentences for Black providers may breach the 8th Amendment’s protection against cruel and unusual punishment.
5. Misuse of Asset Forfeiture – Seizing assets before conviction undermines the presumption of innocence.
3. Inadequate Notice – Failure to properly inform defendants of charges may breach 5th Amendment due process rights.
1. Selective Prosecution – Disproportionate targeting compared to white counterparts may indicate racial bias, violating the 14th Amendment.