In this invigorating conversation, Gender Justice Legal Director Jess Braverman and renowned law professor, Melissa Murray, cover an array of controversial legal topics. Murray offers her insights on Democratic deliberation of the Supreme Court, potential court reforms, the impacts of organized conservative judiciary, and the significance of equal rights amendment in state and national levels. She also delves into the issues surrounding the “Dobbs” abortion rights case, the importance of law in contributing to an equitable society, and her prognosis on the future of Mifepristone case and Affirmative Action. Throughout this insightful conversation, Braverman and Murray emphasize the necessity of law in upholding democracy and facilitating social justice, pleading for collective efforts to reshape the law into an instrument of uplift, instead of oppression. Timestamps of this episode 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Guests 00:40 Discussing Career Paths and Similarities 01:10 Sharing Experiences from Clerking with Justice Sotomayor 04:39 The Impact of Law on Human Lives 05:42 Teaching Constitutional Law in Current Times 08:49 The Shift in Constitutional Interpretation 15:20 The Impact of Dobbs on Reproductive Rights 18:11 Speculations on the Leaked Dobbs Opinion 23:44 The Role of State Level Litigation in Reproductive Rights 26:27 The Role of Women in Political Power 26:47 The Court's Influence on Democracy 27:13 The Language of Democracy and Judicial Overreach 27:57 The Court's Vision of Democracy and the Rights of the Unborn 28:31 The Future of Abortion Rights and the Rights of the Fetus 29:03 The Court's Approach to Substantive Due Process 29:42 The Political Implications of Court Decisions 30:03 The Role of Questions in Legal Discussions 30:38 The Equal Rights Amendment and State Constitutions 31:22 The Role of State Level ERAs and Federal ERA 33:56 The Challenges of Being a Civil Rights Lawyer 35:07 The Importance of Venue and Representation in Litigation 37:29 The Role of Research in Legal Work 40:00 The Importance of Court Reform 44:40 The Impact of the Law on Society 49:57 The Future of Mifepristone Case 54:35 The Importance of Diversity Programs in Law ### Visit the "Gender Justice" Website here and "Unrestrict Minnesota" here. The GJB is produced by Michael at www.501MediaHouse.com & Audra Grigus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genderjustice/message