On this episode of CAFE Insider, "Reversing Roe & Politicizing Pardons," Preet and Anne discuss:The push to overturn Roe v. Wade, with a slew of restrictive abortion laws enacted around the country, including in Alabama and GeorgiaPresident Trump's approach to granting pardons that has raised concerns about process and fairnessNewly un-redacted memos in the case of Michael Flynn, and more.

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REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

ABORTIONRoe v. Wade (1973), Oyez  Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey (1992), Oyez

Overturning Precedent: Nevada v. Hall (1979), OyezFranchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt (2019) Oyez, overruling Nevada v. HallBowers v. Hardwick (1986) Oyez, overturned by Lawrence v. Texas (2003) OyezSCOTUS reporter Joan Biskupic’s interview on Stay Tuned“The Supreme Court’s Overruling of Constitutional Precedent,” Congressional Research Service, 9/24/18“Supreme Court’s conservatives overturn precedent as liberals ask ‘which cases the court will overrule next’,” Washington Post, 5/13/19“Can the Supreme Court Change Its Mind?,” New York Times, 12/5/02“John Roberts has voted for restrictions on abortion. Will he overturn Roe v. Wade?,” CNN, 5/15/19

Restrictive state abortion laws: “Alabama Governor Signs Abortion Ban Into Law,” National Public Radio, 5/15/19“25 men voted to ban abortion in Alabama. Do they reflect the rest of America?,” USA Today, 5/15/19“Trump, Republicans distance themselves from Alabama abortion law,” Washington Post, 5/19/19“Abortion ban reaction: Democrats erupt, Republicans stay quiet as both sides see an impact in the 2020 election,” Washington Post, 5/15/19“‘The Time Is Now’: States Are Rushing to Restrict Abortion, or to Protect It,” New York Times, 5/15/19“Alabama Abortion Law Could Make Its Way To The Supreme Court,” National Public Radio, 5/16/19“Georgia Governor Signs ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ Abortion Law,” New York Times, 5/7/19“A GOP lawmaker used the phrase ‘consensual rape’ during abortion debate. He says he misspoke,” Washington Post, 5/17/19

THE PARDON POWERArticle II of the Constitution, Legal Information InstituteOffice of the Pardon Attorney, Department of JusticeOrganization, Mission and Functions Manual: Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of JusticeClemency Initiative (2014-2017), Department of JusticeNational Task Force on the Rule of Law & Democracy Proposals for Reform, Brennan Center

Trump’s Recent Pardons:“The President and His Power to Pardon,” New York Times, 5/19/19“Trump pardons Pat Nolan, former GOP lawmaker taken down in FBI’s ‘Shrimpscam’ probe,” LATimes, 5/15/19“Trump pardons billionaire friend Conrad Black, who wrote a book about him,” Washington Post, 5/15/19“Trump May Be Preparing Pardons for Servicemen Accused of War Crimes,” New York Times, 5/18/19

Pardon of Marc Rich:“Rich Made His Fortune by Breaking the Rules,” Washington Post, 3/13/01“Holder admits 'mistakes' in Rich pardon,” CNN, 1/15/09“U.S. attorney launches criminal probe of Rich pardon,” CNN, 2/14/01

Pardon of Richard Nixon:“NO CONDITIONS SET Action Taken to Spare Nation and Ex‐Chief, President Asserts,” New York Times, 9/9/74

IMPEACHMENT & OBSTRUCTIONMichigan Representative Justin Amash’s Twitter threadStatement by Former Federal Prosecutors, Medium, 5/6/19

MICHAEL FLYNNAddendum to the government’s memorandum in aid of Flynn’s sentencing“The Daily 202: Judge’s order to release Flynn transcripts illuminates an under-covered episode in the Mueller report,” Washington Post, 5/17/19VIDEO: “Stupid Watergate: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO),” Youtube, 5/21/17

JOHN DURHAM“Barr Assigns U.S. Attorney in Connecticut to Review Origins of Russia Inquiry,” New York Times, 5/13/19

SPACE FORCE“Cruz warns 'Space Force' needed to prevent space pirates,” The Hill, 5/15/19

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