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The Nation
5 months ago
Law

When Women Fought Back: Holly Maguigan's Legacy in the Law

Holly Maguigan revolutionized the law's approach to domestic violence, advocating for a feminist perspective and the recognition of self-defense for survivors.
Maguigan's work challenged the traditional masculine view of self-defense and advocated for a feminist understanding of danger and defending oneself. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Law

Holly Maguigan, Who Fought for the Rights of Battered Women, Dies at 78

Holly Maguigan, a law professor who revolutionized legal tools for women defending themselves against abusive partners, died at 78.
Maguigan helped change attitudes towards victims of abuse and worked to equalize the law for battered women.
She connected lawyers with experts, took on cases herself, and wrote influential law review articles to inform self-defense law. [ more ]
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