#SisterInLaw critically examines the DOJ's weaponization working group report, focusing on the FACE Act, its enforcement, and the political implications surrounding recent prosecutions and pardons. Experts discuss the law's history, recent legal actions, and the broader impact on justice and civil rights.
Read MoreJill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the FACE Act, how it’s been used in the past, its politicization by Trump’s DOJ in recent prosecutions, and the erosion of protections granted to reproductive health clinics. Then, the #Sisters discuss the recent antitrust verdict against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, their monopoly on the live entertainment industry, the origins of the case, the actions being taken by the DOJ and various states, and what it all means for ticket prices. They also expose the sizeable budget allocation for immigration enforcement, examine the challenges of prosecuting wayward ICE agents, and consider what the future might hold.
Read More#SistersInLaw answer your questions including what happens next for Pam Bondi ?
Read MoreJoyce Vance, Barb McQuade & Kim Atkins Stohr explore the critical issues surrounding immigration judges, their independence, and the impact of recent political changes on immigration law and due process rights. Experts discuss the differences between Article III judges and immigration judges, the influence of political pressures, and potential solutions for reform.
Read MoreIn this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Barb McQuade and Kimberly Atkins Stohr answer your questions on everything from space exploration to gender affirming care and more. Together, they discuss who has the rights to the moon and other resources in space, whether bans on gender affirming care violate the 1st Amendment to free expression, what it will take for Republicans to join future efforts for impeachment, the basis for the DOJ opening an investigation into Cassidy Hutchinson, the right to strike, and issues with Todd Blance going into his possible confirmation as Attorney General.
Read MoreThe Sisters explain the Presidential Records Act and why it’s so important for preserving an accurate history of events and leaving behind a trove of reference materials for legal challenges to past policy
Read MoreJoyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s threat to end Iran’s civilization, what it takes for the country to officially declare war, the Geneva Convention, and the potential consequences for violating the laws of war. Then, the #Sisters explain the Presidential Records Act and why it’s so important for preserving an accurate history of events and leaving behind a trove of reference materials for legal challenges to past policy. They also explore the value of due process in asylum claims and expose the troubling purge of immigration judges by the Trump administration.
Read MoreThis episode explores the implications of President Trump's executive order targeting public media, the court's response, and the vital role of NPR and PBS in American democracy. Experts discuss the importance of public broadcasting, the threats it faces, and how listeners can support these essential institutions.
Read MoreIn this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Barb McQuade and Kimberly Atkins Stohr answer your questions on everything from how things run in the courtroom to reigning in SCOTUS, protest actions against Trump, the legal field, and more. Together, they discuss what can be done about rogue rulings like those issued by Judge Cannon, the legality of defacing Trump’s name from our currency, the difference between felonies and misdemeanors, the history and feasibility of term limits for SCOTUS justices, the origin and role of courtroom artists, and the impact of AI on legal careers.
Read MoreJOIN JOYCE VANCE, BARB MCQUADE, KIM ATKINS STOHR & JILL WINE-BANKS as they explore key legal and political issues, including congressional powers, free speech boundaries, and voting rights for felons, with expert insights and real-world examples.
Read MoreHere’s the scoop: a historic day at the Supreme Court, with a sitting president sitting in (and leaving early), all about whether a baby born on U.S. soil is a citizen — and what that says about Trump’s latest legal mess. Spoiler: it’s not just legal strategy, it’s a political game of chess and smack talk. Buckle up!
Read MoreKimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi by exploring her legacy, the reasons for her dismissal, how it affects the Justice Department, and the Senate confirmation process to fill the position. Then, the #Sisters review the legality of Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship in the SCOTUS case Trump v. Barbara, explain the positions of the government and the ACLU, and game out the ramifications of the case. They also cover the recent court ruling declaring Trump’s executive order to cut funding from public media like NPR and PBS unconstitutional.
Read More#SistersInLaw Podcast is on YouTube, they discusses the recent firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, her legacy, and the implications for the Justice Department. The conversation covers political influences, key cases, and potential future leadership, highlighting concerns about independence and rule of law.
Read MoreIn this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Jill Wine-Banks and Barb McQuade answer your questions on everything from how we all can avoid perjury to dealing with elected officials trying to hold onto power. Together, they discuss Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and whether success would mean this is an unconstitutional 3rd term, what happens if members of government refuse to leave office after being impeached, the bail process and how to reform it, why we still register for the draft, federal versus state voting laws in light of the SAVE Act, and the legality of not actually reading digital terms and conditions.
Read MoreBarb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the growing threats to press freedom, focusing on the Pentagon’s restrictions on journalists during the Trump administration and a legal victory by the NYT granting journalists greater access to government officials on 1st Amendment grounds. Then, the #Sisters revisit the Anthropic case, examining the dangers of labeling companies as supply chain risks, the ethics of government AI use, and a preliminary injunction against the Pentagon. They also discuss recent jury verdicts against social media companies in New Mexico and California and their potential to drive corporate change.
Read MoreIn this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Jill Wine-Banks and Barb McQuade answer your questions on everything from how we all can avoid perjury to dealing with elected officials trying to hold onto power. Together, they discuss Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and whether success would mean this is an unconstitutional 3rd term, what happens if members of government refuse to leave office after being impeached, the bail process and how to reform it, why we still register for the draft, federal versus state voting laws in light of the SAVE Act, and the legality of not actually reading digital terms and conditions.
Read MoreJill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the murder charges filed against Alexia Moore in Georgia after she had to go to the hospital following complications from taking Mifepristone to have an abortion, and the wider context of the war on women’s rights. Then, the #Sisters lay out the increasingly illegitimate actions of the DOJ, centering on the attempt to investigate the Federal Reserve, the case of a possible intelligence leak by NCTC head Joe Kent, and the subpoena of James Comey. They also examine the recent convictions of protestors labeled as domestic terrorists as members of “antifa”, and the impact it has on our civil rights and the ability to exercise our liberties.
Read MoreIn this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Joyce Vance and Barb McQuade answer your questions on everything from Trump’s attempt to appeal the civil judgment in favor of E. Jean Carroll to the benefits of having a J.D. Together, they discuss why the SCOTUS is likely to support E. Jean, whether sentencing can be appealed, the inability of states to prosecute federal crimes, and the failure of the government to account for important Epstein-related documents. They also detail the multitude of benefits of acquiring a law degree even if you don’t practice, and explain the difference between deportation and denaturalization.
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