In this compelling episode, Attorney Yasmin Cader, Deputy Legal Director of the @ACLU, joins Angela Reddock-Wright to reveal what it takes to defend democracy, the First Amendment, and civil rights under unprecedented pressure.

Cader, a Howard University and Yale Law graduate, recounts her journey from federal public defender to leading national legal battles at the ACLU.

She explains how the organization’s mission—expanding civil liberties and equal protection for all—has adapted to address attacks on constitutional institutions, government overreach, and community harm in 2025. From voting rights litigation to book ban suits, Cader leads the ACLU’s critical work on racial justice, criminal legal reform, immigrant protections, and upholding the First Amendment.

Key Topics Covered

⭢ Yasmin Cader’s background and pathway to ACLU leadership​
⭢ The ACLU’s mission: expanding civil liberties, racial justice, immigrant rights, and constitutional protections​
⭢ Litigation around book bans and censorship in military defense school and the potential impact for the nation’s public schools​
⭢ Strategies for fighting government overreach, ICE raids, police militarization, and National Guard deployment​
⭢ The importance of voting rights litigation and the Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais
⭢ Recent victories defending the right to teach history and opposing laws that erase marginalized stories​

Check out the Legal Lens Podcast on all major streaming platforms!

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*The Legal Lens Radio Show airs every Saturday and Sunday on ‪@KBLA1580‬. You can tune in on the KBLA TALK 1580 app or your AM dial. More details on https://kbla1580.com/saturday-line-up… Read More

In this episode of The Legal Lens Show, host Angela Reddock-Wright welcomes attorney Symone Redwine, aka “Legal Bestie” and host of the popular YouTube channel @GirlIsThatLegal, to discuss the critical legal battles surrounding race-based redistricting in Texas, the significant role of the United States Supreme Court under the current presidential administration, and the ongoing challenges to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in education and politics in 2025.

Symone breaks down complex voting rights issues, the political maneuvering behind redistricting and map changes, and the broader implications for representation and democracy.

Key Topics Covered:
⭢ Race-based redistricting and its impact on Texan communities
⭢ The politicization of the United States Supreme Court and its decisions on voting rights
⭢ The weakening of federal protections for racial and political minorities
⭢ The current state of student loan forgiveness and rollbacks
⭢ Challenges faced by Black women in DEI roles and the shadow of racial bias
⭢ The potential national implications of Texas redistricting for future elections

Check out the Legal Lens Podcast on all major streaming platforms!

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-legal-lens-podcast/id1774764488

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*The Legal Lens Radio Show airs every Saturday and Sunday on @KBLA1580. You can tune in on the KBLA TALK 1580 app or your AM dial. More details on https://kbla1580.com/saturday-line-up… Read More

A federal judge in New York has dismissed Justin Baldoni’s counter-lawsuit against Blake Lively. The “Ends with Us” director and star filed that $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and her publicist alleging “extortion and defamation.”

Watch Angela’s insights on these latest developments in the Lively – Baldoni case, as she discusses the legal implications on ‪@DrPhilsMeritTV (on June 10, 2025)

In this interview:

00:00 Introduction
00:12 Overview of the $400 million lawsuit
00:34 Blake Lively’s news on Instagram
00:53 Angela discusses the timeline of the Baldoni-Lively feud
01:40 Why Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit was dismissed
01:54 Angela discusses the “motion to dismiss” practice in civil lawsuits
02:42 How are Blake Lively’s lawsuits against Baldoni affected by this decision?
02:48 Justin Baldoni’s reaction to the judge’s decision
03:06 Angela’s insights on what to expect next
03:39 Conclusion

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Smokey Robinson has recently been accused of alleged rape and sexual assault in a new lawsuit filed by four former housekeepers, who are seeking damages of $50 million.

The allegations span from 2007 to 2024, and each of the women describe being “attacked in a blue bedroom inside his home.”

Mr. Robinson’s wife, Frances Robinson, is also a defendant in the lawsuit. The allegations suggest that Mrs. Robinson, over the years, has been aware of Mr. Robinson’s alleged sexual improprieties and that she turned a blind eye to them.

Angela Reddock-Wright discusses the allegations on @extratv and offers insights into the case.

In this interview:
00:08 Introduction to the case
00:27 Detailed insights into the allegations
01:11 John Harris, attorney for the plaintiffs talks about the allegations
01:27 Angela discusses the timeline of the case
01:49 Angela offers a summary of the allegations
01:57 Smokey Robinson’s reaction to the allegations
02:01 Angela disscuses Frances Robinson, also a defendant in the lawsuit
02:23 Summary of Smokey’s artistic career, including his latest single “Gasms”
02:40 The plaintiffs seek damages of $50 million

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Lively v. Baldoni Lawsuit – Can You Subpoena Phone & Text Records in a Civil Employment Law Case?

Blake Lively/Ryan Reynolds filed subpoenas for years of Justin Baldoni’s phone records.

While Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, acknowledges that it is very common in a civil case for subpoenas to be issued for elements like cell phone & text message records, he argues that this particular subpoena is “fragrantly overbroad” because it asks for cell phone/text message records for several years without any limitation on to/from the calls/text messages were sent.

Watch Angela’s insights on these latest developments in the Lively – Baldoni case, as she discusses the legal implications on @DrPhilsMeritTV (on February 17th, 2025).

In this interview:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Angela’s insights on Baldoni’s team reaction to the subpoenas
01:43 What is Lively’s team hoping these records will reveal?
02:37 Can Baldoni’s team stop these subpoenas?
03:11 How has the case impacted Baldoni/Lively’s careers?
03:45 Are Lively & Baldoni still out in the public or considering other movie roles?
04:24 Conclusion

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Feb 17th, 2025… Read More

Justin Baldoni’s Legal Team Released Raw ‘It Ends With Us’ Footage with Blake Lively

Angela joined @DrPhilsMeritTV on January 22nd, 2025 to discuss the legal implications of the raw footage in the current lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni and potential next steps on both sides.

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In this interview:
00:00 Introduction
00:54 ‘It Ends With Us’ footage
02:31 Angela’s insights on the footage as evidence
04:06 What would the footage prove?
05:08 Conclusion

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Jan 22nd, 2025… Read More

Justin Baldoni filed a lawsuit in January 2025 against Blake Lively/Ryan Reynolds for $400 million, alleging the couple hijacked the film and sought to harm his public reputation with false allegations.

Angela joined Merit TV on January 17th, 2025 to offer her insights from a legal perspective on the new lawsuit and the latest developments in the Baldoni/Lively case.

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In this interview:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Angela’s insights into Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit v. Lively/Reynolds
02:03 Blake Lively’s comments on Baldoni’s lawsuit
03:28 Are other people taking sides in this conflict?
03:57 Conclusion

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Jan 17th, 2025… Read More

Join Angela in this insightful interview that aired on @DrPhilsMeritTV (on February 3rd, 2025) as she and celebrity columnist Rob Shuter offer their insights on the latest developments in the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni feud.

Take a listen to Angela’s insights on the case as Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds are seeking to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit.

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In this interview:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Justin Baldoni’s “Lawsuit Info” website
00:57 Angela’s insights on what both sides are expected to argue in court
01:55 Rob’s insights on Baldoni’s lawsuit website
03:05 Angela talks about Bryan Freedman, Justin Baldoni’s lawyer
03:46 Is the public opinion shifting from Lively towards Baldoni?
04:31 Rob discusses the latest speculations about the root of the conflict
05:06 Angela’s insights on the available evidence so far
06:30 Conclusions

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Feb 3rd, 2025… Read More

Emotional distress in legal cases: What does it take to prove it?

This is one of the subjects Angela tackled during her interview on KNX News on January 2nd, 2025.

Angela talks about the forms of substantial emotional distress and offers insights into the lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni against The New York Times.

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In this interview:
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Insights into Justin Baldoni v. The New York Times lawsuit
00:19 Details about NYT’s story
00:29 Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni case overview
00:35 Proving “emotional distress” to a jury

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Jan 2nd, 2025… Read More

Lawsuit Update: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni | Analyzing the Claims and Industry Impact

On December 23, 2024, Angela joined KNX News to explore the allegations in the recent lawsuit filed by Blake Lively against Justin Baldoni.

Angela dives into why this case may pave the way to a new level of alleged harassment and discusses the potential impact of the #metoomovement on the entertainment industry’s work environment.

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In this interview:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 More on Blake Lively’s claims
00:49 The novelty brought by the lawsuit
01:53 The #MeToo movement impact
02:55 Justin Baldoni’s reaction to the claims

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Dec 23, 2024… Read More