Resource: Contents and Links: Oral History Project Interview with Attorney Yasmin Cader

Contents: Clearinghouse Oral History Project Interview with Attorney Yasmin Cader (Spring 2026)
[0:00-3:02] Introduction and Origin Story
[3:02-6:23] Educational Background (Howard University and Yale Law School)
[6:23-13:32] Early Legal Experiences
[13:32–22:33] Career Highlights, Including Work at DOJ Civil Rights Division and as a Public Defender
[22:33–32:50] United States v. City of Torrance
[32:50-37:49] The Importance of Representation and Human Impact
[37:49-51:38] Current Role as Deputy Legal Director of the ACLU and Director of the Trone Center for Justice and Equality
[51:38-58:24] Final Reflections and Advice for Aspiring Civil Rights Lawyers
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