Summary:
Pratt discusses her work in civil rights and civil liberties, and her involvement in various cases, including those related to the separation of church and state, abortion rights, and racial justice. She also talks about the ACLU's relationship with the public and the media, and the organization's internal debates over which cases to take on. Pratt mentions the ACLU's struggle with being labeled as a communist front organization, and how this fear lasted into the 1980s. She also discusses the rewarding and challenging aspects of her work with the ACLU. She also discusses cases related to reproductive rights, such as challenging restrictive abortion laws and advocating for the rights of minors seeking abortions. The organization received generous donations to support their pro-choice work, allowing them to expand their staff and increase their presence in the state.
