Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to dissect Pam Bondi’s judicial complaints targeting Judge Boasberg and if they are legitimate, before linking them to the growing number of violent threats being faced by members of the judiciary trying to uphold the law.  Then, the #Sisters dive deeper into the danger ethical judges face in the current political climate, and emphasize why their independence is so important.  They also further explore the latest developments in the Epstein and Maxwell saga, with a focus on the comments President Trump recently made about his former employee Virginia Giuffre.

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Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the state of the cases against Jeffery Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, emphasizing their past convictions and how the current perceptions of their crimes are affecting our politics.  Then, the #Sisters explore the relationship between U.S. Attorneys and the DOJ, focusing on the tension between the executive and judicial branches, and the factors that influence the confirmation process.  They also look at a recent legal challenge to sanctuary cities, discuss its relation to the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, and game out the next steps in the Trump Administration’s war on immigration.

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to expose the malfeasance at the DOJ by highlighting questionable firings and sentencing, including the killer of Breonna Taylor and Maurene Comey.  Then, the #Sisters call out the SCOTUS for initiating the death of the Department of Education with their recent ruling, break down Justice Sotomayor’s dissent, and what the future of our children’s schooling might look like.  They also keep us informed about the latest developments in the Epstein drama and examine how the controversy could impact our politics.

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Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to celebrate Jill’s recent role as a Grand Marshall, and explain the madness behind the DOJ’s investigation of Comey and Brennan in what will most likely amount to a fishing expedition at best, and retaliation against Trump’s political opponents at worst.  They also discuss the SCOTUS rulings on birthright citizenship in the class action suit, Barbara v. Trump, breaking down the strength of the case and laying out what should determine eligibility.  Then, they examine the Reuveni DOJ whistleblower story and game out its aftermath.

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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to look at the challenges posed by political turmoil, and expose the horrific allegations of torture against deportees.  Then, the #Sisters discuss the 8th Amendment ban on cruel and unusual punishment, how it applies to those being targeted by ICE, and the importance of free speech in the face of chilling actions by the Trump government.  They also look at recent politically based lawsuits targeting the administration’s enemies, the future of immigration after the passage of the recent budget bill, and the merits of possible denaturalization efforts.

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Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to dive into the latest debates over citizenship and the implications of extraditions to foreign countries, focusing on the implications of removing due process.  Then, the #Sisters discuss the Supreme Court’s recent decisions attacking the rule of law, looking at their effects on healthcare and the legally prescribed applications of MediCaid.  They also break down the 1st Amendment restrictions being challenged by open-minded parents when it comes to the books available at our schools and libraries for LGBTQIA+ youth.

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