Bad Law — Elie Mystal

New York Times Bestseller

In Bad Law, Elie Mystal delivers a sharp, witty, and urgent critique of ten pieces of legislation that continue to perpetuate hate, racial bias, injustice, and inequality in America. A follow-up to his bestselling Allow Me To Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution, Mystal combines humor, legal expertise, and social insight to expose the damaging consequences of what he calls the “Bill of Wrongs.”

Through accessible yet incisive prose, Mystal examines how flawed laws impact everyday life and shape our society, including:

• Abortion and the Hyde Amendment: How federal funding restrictions deprive women of essential reproductive care
• Immigration and illegal reentry: The myths surrounding policy, reform, and systemic bias
• Voter registration laws: How the right to vote has been weaponized, undermining democracy
• Gun control and the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: The dangers of granting immunity to gun manufacturers

As Samantha Bee calls him “irrepressible and righteously indignant” and Bloomberg’s Matt Levine dubs him “the funniest lawyer in America,” Mystal shows that these laws are human-made—and humanly undoable. Bad Law is a bold, humorous, and insightful roadmap for challenging systemic injustice and imagining a more equitable legal system.

“Mystal is a grassroots legal superhero… able to explain in clear language the all-too-human forces behind the making of our laws.” —Michael Eric Dyson, New York Times bestselling author

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