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Ever feel like the law is stacked against you? It probably is. Broken Law speaks truth to power in discussing how our laws and legal system serve the few at the expense of the many. This is where law meets real life. Hosted by the staff of the American Constitution Society, we reckon with the origins of our legal system, interview people on the frontlines of the progressive legal movement, and chat about necessary legal reforms to restore our democratic legitimacy and improve the lives of all people.
American Constitution Society hosts Broken Law, a news show with 202 episodes published.
Since retaking office, the Trump Administration has put the legal profession in the crosshairs through executive orders, administrative rules, and public pressure campaigns targeting lawyers, law firms, and judges. In a
In the final weeks of the 2025-2026 term, the Supreme Court will issue over two dozen decisions in key cases. Before this final stretch, we return to ACS's Supreme Court Preview event to refresh our collective memories o
Recent reporting suggests the President is flirting with issuing more blanket pardons for political allies and those willing to court his favor. Liz Oyer joins Lindsay Langholz to discuss how the president's pardon power
It has been a tough few weeks for democracy. The US Supreme Court's recent demolition of what remained of the Voting Rights Act, the Virginia Supreme Court's decision to trump the express will of Virginia voters to redra
As ACS staff prepares for our 2026 National Convention in Washington, DC, we invite you to revisit two highlights of our 2024 convention for a little inspiration and encourage you to join us for this year's event if you
Since January 2025, the District of Columbia and its more than 700,000 residents have been under near-constant attack by both the Executive and Legislative branches of the federal government. The federal officials attemp
The Roberts Court has recently used its docket to indulge in growing antidemocratic tendencies, collecting power for itself as it shuts the courthouse doors on those seeking to vindicate their constitutional rights and u
What trust remains in antitrust enforcement under the Second Trump Administration? Diana Moss joins Lindsay Langholz to discuss the Nexstar-Tegna merger, what impact the deal would have on consumers, and why the politici
Katie Gima and Jess Zalph join Ashley Erickson to discuss ACS's Constitution in the Classroom program, including a look at newly released curriculum entitled "Separation of Church and State and the U.S. Constitution" and
Kim Lane Scheppele joins Valerie Nannery to discuss how America’s slide into autocracy is similar to and different from autocratic shifts around the world, how far America is on the path to autocracy, and what we can all
Lindsay Langholz is joined by ACS San Diego Lawyer Chapter leaders Kevin Gregg and Emily Howe to discuss immigration cases making their way through federal courts, who gets to decide who is an American, what protection c
The rights protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution are essential for the proper functioning of a responsive democracy. As we mark the end of the first year of the Second Trump Administration, Nora Benav
Introducing ACS's New President! Phil Brest joins Lindsay Langholz to discuss his background in judicial nominations, the perspective he brings to his new role, and the political moment we all find ourselves in as he tak
From detaining student protesters to threatening to deport rival politicians, President Trump has weaponized the immigration system to suppress dissent. Professor Alina Das and advocate Ramya Krishnan join Taonga Leslie
This fall, the Department of Homeland Security descended on the Greater Chicago area as part of an aggressive immigration enforcement campaign targeting Democratic-run cities. Scott Sakiyama joins Lindsay Langholz to dis
Indigenous communities are often invited to participate in the conversation about access to their sacred sites but rarely do their interests prevail. Time and again, their input is received and yet made subordinate to co
President Trump is currently remodeling a house that he does not seem keen to move out of when his lease is up. Donald Sherman of CREW joins Lindsay Langholz to discuss the threat of Trump seeking a third term, and why i
Right-wing operatives continue to target diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Through a growing web of hostile executive orders, state bans, and private lawsuits, enemies of diversity are using law to chill discuss
In the midst of an all-out assault on the rule of law, many are seeking opportunities to get involved in their communities to fight for our democracy. We've heard from members of our network who are interested in running
After a very active summer on the emergency docket, the Supreme Court is set to begin a new term. Christopher Wright Durocher and Taonga Leslie join Lindsay Langholz to break down several important cases on the Court's m
Mark Joseph Stern
senior writer covering courts and the law for Slate · Slate
1 appearance on this show
Joyce Vance
former federal prosecutor, professor of law, co-host of Sisters in Law podcast, legal analyst of NBC and MSNBC · U.S. Department of Justice
1 appearance on this show
Kim Lane Scheppele
Laurance S. Rockefeller Professor of Sociology and International Affairs & Director of the Program in Law and Normative Thinking · University of Miami School of Law
1 appearance on this show
Prof. Peter Shane
Jacob E. Davis and Jacob E. Davis II Chair · Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University
1 appearance on this show
Mary Ziegler
legal historian and expert on the American abortion debate · University of California, Davis School of Law
1 appearance on this show
David Glasgow
Executive Director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NYU School of Law · Bio-Rad Laboratories
1 appearance on this show
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