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Is This Really Legal?

by Liz Oyer
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About the show

Every week, Liz Oyer answers a question many people are asking: Is this really legal? With expert guests and straightforward analysis, the educational show explains the legal issues behind the headlines, from the Justice Department and the courts to presidential power, the Constitution, and the rule of law. For anyone trying to understand what’s happening to American democracy, Liz cuts through the noise and shines a light on what truly matters. www.isthisreallylegal.org

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