Elie Mystal

Justice Correspondent & Columnist

@ElieNYC

Elie Mystal is The Nation’s justice correspondent and the host of its legal podcast, Contempt of Court. He is also an Alfred Knobler Fellow at the Type Media Center. His first book is the New York Times bestseller Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution, published by The New Press. Elie can be followed @ElieNYC.

Yes, the Theocrats on the Court Really Are Going to Overturn “Roe v. Wade”

Yes, the Theocrats on the Court Really Are Going to Overturn “Roe v. Wade” Yes, the Theocrats on the Court Really Are Going to Overturn “Roe v. Wade”

If you thought they were joking, you weren’t paying attention.

May 3, 2022 / Elie Mystal

The Supreme Court Has Just Invented a New Way to Harass Vulnerable People

The Supreme Court Has Just Invented a New Way to Harass Vulnerable People The Supreme Court Has Just Invented a New Way to Harass Vulnerable People

In a landmark ruling, the six conservatives ruled to limit people’s ability to recover damages after they’ve faced discrimination—thus making it easier to discriminate.

Apr 29, 2022 / Elie Mystal

The Supreme Court Might Rule in Favor of Immigrants—Though Not Out of Goodness

The Supreme Court Might Rule in Favor of Immigrants—Though Not Out of Goodness The Supreme Court Might Rule in Favor of Immigrants—Though Not Out of Goodness

During the hearing on the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy, the justices shocked many by appearing to be open to striking down the rule.

Apr 27, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Donald Trump’s Continued Liberty Is an Affront to the Rule of Law

Donald Trump’s Continued Liberty Is an Affront to the Rule of Law Donald Trump’s Continued Liberty Is an Affront to the Rule of Law

There is ample evidence that the former president has committed numerous crimes, so why is he still a free man?

Apr 15, 2022 / Column / Elie Mystal

The Herschel Walker Senate Campaign Is an Insult to Black People

The Herschel Walker Senate Campaign Is an Insult to Black People The Herschel Walker Senate Campaign Is an Insult to Black People

Georgia Republicans have embraced Walker because they think any old Black person will do when it comes to their cynical strategy for defeating Raphael Warnock.

Apr 14, 2022 / Elie Mystal

The Student Debt Crisis? It’s Infinitely Worse for Black Women.

The Student Debt Crisis? It’s Infinitely Worse for Black Women. The Student Debt Crisis? It’s Infinitely Worse for Black Women.

Black women sit at the intersection of racism and misogyny, so it’s not surprising they have the highest loan burden. But the scope of the disparity is shocking.

Apr 12, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Are Republicans Ramping Up for an Attack on Marriage Equality?

Are Republicans Ramping Up for an Attack on Marriage Equality? Are Republicans Ramping Up for an Attack on Marriage Equality?

As the Supreme Court prepares to strike a blow against Roe v. Wade, it’s beginning to look like Republicans will make Obergefell v. Hodges their next target.

Apr 7, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?

Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs? Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?

After helping to create the former president, the mainstream media still does not know how to cover him.

Apr 1, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Long Pause Explained Racism and Sexism in America

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Long Pause Explained Racism and Sexism in America Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Long Pause Explained Racism and Sexism in America

In that pregnant moment, everybody who was watching got to see how power and privilege work.

Mar 24, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Hearing Begins—Along With the Inevitable GOP Freak-Out

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Hearing Begins—Along With the Inevitable GOP Freak-Out Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Hearing Begins—Along With the Inevitable GOP Freak-Out

Republicans are going to lean into the racism and misogyny that motivates their base because they have nothing else to throw at the nominee.

Mar 21, 2022 / Elie Mystal

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