Litigating the Line with Ryan Heath

In this powerful episode, attorney and civil rights advocate Ryan Heath joins host Tim Fergestad for a deep dive into the frontlines of constitutional litigation. Ryan shares his journey from launching a nonprofit during the COVID-19 era to leading high-profile lawsuits against organizations like the Arizona Association of Realtors and various California school districts.

He opens up about the personal sacrifices he made to defend children, families, and individuals whose rights he believes were trampled by government mandates and ideological agendas. From standing with students resisting mask mandates to suing over election integrity and free speech violations, Ryan doesn’t shy away from controversy.

We explore how his experience shaped his legal philosophy, why expressive conduct matters under the First Amendment, and how Arizona’s unique constitution plays a role in modern litigation. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to take on powerful institutions in court — or why someone would — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Key Topics Covered:

• Civil rights litigation during and after COVID

• Free speech and “expressive conduct” under the law

• Legal battles with trade associations over social media posts

• Election lawsuits and lessons from Carrie Lake’s legal team

• Why Ryan believes kids and parents must stand up for their rights

• The path from pro bono burnout to sustainable legal impact

 

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