281.92 sec. 001 - Organizing for Reproductive Rights and Justice (Fall 2023)
Instructor: Kathryn Abrams (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 1
Grading Designation: Credit Only
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meetings:
Tu 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 170
On 2023-08-22
Tu 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 170
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Tu 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 170
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Tu 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 170
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Tu 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 170
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Tu 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 170
On 2023-10-03
Tu 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 170
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Tu 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 170
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Tu 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 170
On 2023-11-07
Tu 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 170
On 2023-11-21
Course End: November 21, 2023
Class Number: 32239
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 19
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 40
As of: 02/07 02:03 PM
This course will survey the legal and political strategies that are being mobilized to protect reproductive rights, and secure the broader agenda of reproductive justice, following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs. It will focus in particular on how coalitions are being constructed, and how those not previously politically active are being engaged: to craft and support ballot issues, to support state judicial candidates, to address restrictive state legislation, and to secure an agenda that also encompasses funding, disparities in reproductive health and maternal/infant outcomes, and birthing choices. Among the questions we will consider will be the meanings of reproductive freedom (in its negative and positive manifestations) to those involved, and the possible confluence and divergence between lawyer-led and community-led initiatives. Class sessions will feature zoom presentations by organizers, legal professionals, and scholars actively involved in these issues in several state contexts.
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all currently enrolled and waitlisted students; any currently enrolled or waitlisted students who are not present on the first day of class (without prior permission of the instructor) will be dropped. The instructor will continue to take attendance throughout the add/drop period and anyone who moves off the waitlist into the class must continue to attend or have prior permission of the instructor in order not to be dropped.
Prerequisites:
Constitutional law is recommended but not required.
Exam Notes: (None) Class requires a series of papers, assignments, or presentations throughout the semester
Course Category: Social Justice and Public Interest
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