The #SistersInLaw convene to take on the issues of sex and race that still divide our country with a deep dive into the importance of Juneteenth and pride and the crucial values they represent. Then, they take a look at the role of the death penalty in our legal system and how best to incorporate punishment into our handling of justice.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw convene this week to sound the alarm about former President Trump taking data from members of Congress and others, before looking at the state of the Department of Justice. Now that Merrick Garland has started to move on voting rights, is he finally living up to expectations of those who hoped he would begin to make the changes our country needs?
Read MoreIn this episode, the #SistersInLaw welcome back Kimberly Atkins Stohr for an examination of how the DOJ bridges policies between administrations as different as Trump’s and Biden’s. After a detour into last names and the law, they discuss some of the cases being used to test how conservative the Supreme Court is willing to go. Then they talk about obstruction in court cases and how it applies to Rep. Gaetz.
Read MoreThis week the #SistersInLaw invite Westchester DA Mimi Rocah to fill in for Kimberly Atkins while she has her wedding! But the law must go on, so the #Sisters take a look at what it takes to make it to public office, how to be effective for change as a prosecutor, and take a deep dive into the grand jury system as it exists in New York and the country.
Read MoreThis week the #SistersInlaw look at the differences between civil and criminal charges that have been filed against the Trump Organization, and if a commission into January 6th would find that the President and his supporters had kicked off an insurrection.
Read MoreThe #Sistersinlaw explain plea agreements, then look at executive privilege and what it means for Don McGahn with a deep dive into the NRA bankruptcy case.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw look possible misconduct of Bill Barr, weigh the odds of a successful Chauvin appeal, and ask if the military is doing enough to crack down on sexual assault.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw celebrate the DoJ protecting our civil rights once more before explaining the case of the Snapchat cheerleader and the troubles facing Rudy Guliani.
Read More#SistersInLaw look at the next phase of the Chauvin trial, take on consent decrees and the future of policing, and share how they built their dream careers
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw discuss jury instructions in the Chauvin trial, applicable charges in the Potter Case, and examine the latest reports of Russian influence in our politics.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw examine the role of cooperation in the Matt Gaetz investigation, weigh vaccine passports, and break down what’s facing the jury in the Chauvin trial.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw look at the role of causation in the Derek Chauvin trial before pivoting to the legal scandals facing Rep. Gaetz and taking a moment to highlight the diversity of President Biden’s judicial appointments.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw weigh the case for gun control, take on pay equity, and debate the proper charges in the Derek Chauvin prosecution.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw discuss the tragedy in Atlanta and try to make sense of it through the lens of hate crime laws and intersectionality, share the importance of the Violence Against Women Act and look at racism in our most important institutions.
Read MoreThe #Sister convene this week to fill you in jury selection, the laws supporting transgender rights, and celebrate Merrick Garland making it!
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw do a deep dive on grand juries and their role in the legal system, then discuss the legal threats facing Governor Cuomo and ponder the fate of the filibuster.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw give us the latest on Neera Tanden’s confirmation headwinds, combat laws expanding voter suppression, and analyze the future of the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act.
Read MoreThe #SistersInLaw take a look at what a reverse Watergate move might mean for Trump, illuminate the importance of words in our legal system, and examine what’s next for Merrick Garland.
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