The Not-So-Supreme Supreme Court with Rakim Brooks

The Not-So-Supreme Supreme Court with Rakim Brooks

America is facing a judicial crisis. From lower courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, it’s clear that reform is needed to protect democracy and secure our rights. And as the Supreme Court is about to start a new term, change is needed more than ever. Rakim Brooks, Democracy Docket contributor and president of the Alliance for Justice, joins to discuss the issues plaguing the judiciary and what reforms are needed.

For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@democracydocket.com.

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