Reproductive Justice Across Public and Private Law

2 credits · Law

This course will explore the state of reproductive rights in both public and private law, and ask students to consider what constitutes, or would constitute, reproductive justice. The course will survey the state of access to reproductive health and autonomy in a variety of areas post-Dobbs, including constitutional law, criminal law, torts, property, and administrative law. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to, access to abortion and contraception, intimate partner violence, assisted reproductive technology, and many aspects of reproductive harm. Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, written assignments, final paper. Class meets 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday on January 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23.