By Aziza Ahmed* Among the many important critiques made by reproductive justice (RJ) advocates, a key claim is that “choice” is a myth for poor women seeking reproductive health services. According to RJ advocates and scholars, a combination of laws and social realities—from welfare restrictions to discrimination in the hospital setting—have made it nearly impossible for … [Read more...] about Scientific and Medical Expertise in the Prosecution of Pregnant Women
When Judges Compete on a Lawless Terrain: Possible Futures for Clerkship Hiring
By April Xiaoyi Xu* “I will always be your judge, and you will always be my clerk.” —Justice Christina Wong Stinson to Audrey Coyne in David Lat’s novel Supreme Ambitions Over the years, there have been many efforts to reform the American clerkship selection process. While many support regulating the judicial clerkship selection process, others vehemently oppose it, … [Read more...] about When Judges Compete on a Lawless Terrain: Possible Futures for Clerkship Hiring