
Janine Younis
Civil liberties attorney and national legal director of the ADC, specializing in constitutional and civil‑rights litigation with experience on policing, surveillance, and censorship issues.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 60min
Defend Speech Even When Your Side Hates It
Janine Younis, a civil liberties attorney and former public defender, talks about her pivotal lawsuits against the Biden administration, including Murthy v. Missouri, addressing social media censorship. She highlights the decline of free speech in America and the dangers posed by both political extremes. Younis passionately defends the First Amendment, asserting that all speech should be protected, even if it's controversial. She also discusses how government pressure can undermine free expression and emphasizes the need for constant vigilance in protecting civil liberties.

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Jan 15, 2026 • 54min
1/15/26: Trump Iran Strikes, Iran Propaganda, New ICE Shooting
Janine Younis, a civil liberties attorney, delves into the complexities surrounding the recent Minneapolis ICE shooting. She discusses discrepancies between video evidence and the government’s narrative, questioning the legality of ICE's actions. Younis emphasizes the need for accountability in law enforcement and critiques the broader implications of surveillance and police power expansion on civil rights. The conversation also touches on the chilling effects of labeling dissent as domestic terrorism and the erosion of public trust in justice.


