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How Grand Juries Actually Work

August 27, 2026 · 44 min

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Liz Oyer talks with Lucius T. Outlaw III, an associate professor of law at Howard University School of Law and former federal public defender, about how grand juries work, what standard of proof applies, and why their proceedings are secret.

On Is This Really Legal?, Liz breaks down the legal news with an expert in the field and answers your questions. Episodes are released on Thursdays, and you can find them on Substack, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok, where we share announcements and sneak peaks of future episodes.

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Notes:

* The officer involved in the Sean Dunn sandwich case was a Customs and Border Protections officer.

* The Broadview 6 protesters were charged with “conspiracy to impede or injure a federal law enforcement officer.”

This episode was recorded on August 26, 2026.



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