Broken Law

Episode 159: The Relationship Between Guns and Democracy


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From the January 6th attack on the Capitol to recent assassination attempts on former President Donald Trump, political violence and intimidation pose a growing threat to our democracy. Taonga Leslie brings an excerpt from a recent ACS program co-hosted by Giffords Law Center and March for Our Lives featuring a discussion among advocates and legal scholars on the causes of rising political violence, the stakes of the 2024 election, and how progressives can support positive change.

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Host: Taonga Leslie, Director of Policy and Program for Racial Justice

Guest: Joseph Blocher, Lanty L. Smith ’67 Distinguished Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law

Guest: Makennan McBryde, Legal Project Manager, Giffords Law Center

Guest: Mary McCord, Executive Director, Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, Georgetown University Law Center

Guest: Yvin Shin, Legal Associate, March for Our Lives

Link: "Guided By History: Protecting the Public Sphere From Weapons Threats Under Bruen," by Joseph Blocher and Reva Siegel

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