Author Elie Mystal on "Bad Law"

Apr 17, 2025

New York Times bestselling author Elie Mystal discusses his provocative new book Bad Law: Ten Popular Laws That Are Ruining America. In this sharp and urgent examination, Mystal exposes the legal foundations perpetuating inequality, racial bias, and injustice in America today. Interviewed by UCLA Law Professor Rick Hasen, Mystal describes his incisive reimagining of our legal system. With his trademark wit and legal acumen—described by Michael Eric Dyson as having "the clarity of Jay-Z"—his books presents both a damning critique of our current laws and a hopeful roadmap toward a more equitable future.