Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the failed legal strategies attempted by Peter Navarro before his conviction of contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena. Then they discuss the potential of a lawsuit in Colorado to keep Trump off the ballot for supporting insurrection under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, and look ahead to similar efforts in other states. They also cover the DOJ’s suit against Texas seeking to remove barriers it placed in the Rio Grande river to impede immigration and how they are likely illegal due to the federal government’s supremacy over waters involved in interstate or international commerce.

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Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to share their collective advice for a legal career before diving into the civil judgment against Rudy Giuliani for his defamation of Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman after he refused to cooperate with the court. Then they give us an update on Trump’s trials and discuss why Mark Meadows’ testimony under oath was so ill advised when it appears that his actions were political in support of Donald– and far outside the scope of his official duties. From there, they explain arraignments from bail to jail and why Trump’s co-conspirators in Georgia might have chosen to waive them.

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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to reflect on Trump’s mugshot and discuss the attempts by his co-conspirators to gain an advantage in their trials by attempting to speed up the process and to remove their Georgia cases to federal court. Then they cover possible conflicts of interest in the Mar-A-Lago case when a lawyer is shared by defendants, and how a Garcia Hearing can shield the judge and prosecutors from claims by the defendants. They also break down the fresh lawsuit filed by the DOJ against Elon’s SpaceX for hiring discrimination against the protected class of asylees and refugees. Is Musk personally liable?

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Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the indictment of Trump by Fani Willis in Georgia, the extent of RICO charges that he and his co-conspirators face, and what happens if threats to the judge and grand jurors continue.  Then, they lay out the legal attempts by conservatives to restrict and ban mifepristone and how their challenges will likely be resolved.  From there, they discuss how the 1st Amendment protects journalists after the police raid on the offices of the Marion County Record, and the balance between national security and our rights.

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr leads the #SistersInLaw in a discussion of protective orders and of why it is so important for Judge Chutkan to have one against Trump to safeguard witnesses and others involved in his trial.  Next, they cover the appointment of a special counsel to handle the potential crimes of Hunter Biden and explore how it will affect the political conversation.  The sisters then lay out how Ron DeSantis is taking authoritarian steps to undermine democracy in his state by suspending state attorneys for political reasons in opposition to the will of the voters.

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Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to detail the election interference indictment against Trump and his subsequent arraignment with a focus on the effectiveness of the prosecution’s legal strategy.  Then, they raise awareness about the sexual assault epidemic on campuses and lay out how the administration and the law can best protect victims, before examining the constitutional issues with the recent anti-abortion legislation passed in Alabama.  In the aftermath, is our freedom of movement throughout the country now at stake?

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With ever more evidence piling up against Trump, Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the rationale behind Jack Smith’s superseding indictment with further charges surrounding his and his team’s obstruction of ongoing investigations.  Then, they discuss the collapse of Hunter Biden’s plea deal and what it might mean for the case before exploring the DOJ’s suit against Texas for its dangerous attempts to close the Rio Grande with barriers that could lead to loss of human life.

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Jill Wine-Banks hosts the #SistersInLaw for a conversation about the many cases growing around Trump and the increasing likelihood he will face justice for J6 and other crimes.  During it, they also discuss the Republicans' lawfare based attacks on DEI and affirmative action practices with an explanation of when race based considerations are viable and better for our society.  They also cover E. Jean Carroll’s and Stormy Daniels’ further cases against Donald, and the issues that play a role in their quest to hold him accountable.

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr leads the #SistersInLaw through a discussion about the latest developments in Jack Smith’s investigation of Trump and the additional indictments likely facing him.  Then, they take on the expanding ethical concerns surrounding the SCOTUS and the necessity of restoring its reputation for the sake of the rule of law.  From there, the #Sisters lay out the dangers of the deprivation to abortion access spreading throughout the country after Dobbs-- particularly, how it's affecting people from the military and across conservative states.

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Hosted by Barb McQuade, the #SistersInLaw guide us through the recent civil rights challenge to legacy and donor admissions to colleges in the aftermath of the affirmative action decision.  Then, they dive into the intricacies of the interaction between the government and social media companies with a focus on how it impacts national security, before looking at how the recent armed Obama stalker highlights the legal challenges to confronting the growing threat of political violence.

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Hosted by Joyce Vance, the #SistersInLaw review the demoralizing decisions emanating from the Supreme Court that shut down affirmative action and upheld discrimination by business on religious freedom grounds– despite strong and well written dissents by the liberal minority.  Then, they take a look at the demise of independent state legislature theory and what that means for our legal system.

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#SistersInLaw fire off on the threats to the rule of law created when the independence of the DOJ is compromised and explain how dangerous it is for Republican candidates to preemptively offer Trump a pardon.  Then, they lay out the ethical missteps of Justice Alito and the growing cause for SCOTUS oversight, before looking at the showdown between John Durham and Rep. Schiff.

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#SistersInLaw dive into the validity of the various defense strategies Trump might use, and how being charged with violating The Espionage Act instead of the Presidential Records Act is so significant. Then, they look at the pitfalls and potential issues posed by Judge Cannon being the one to handle the case, and explain the Supreme Court’s recent reaffirmation of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

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#SistersInLaw fill us in on Trump’s indictment by Jack Smith on felony charges and explain why the Espionage Act is involved.  They also debate the significance of the crossover by conservative justices to uphold voting rights, before looking at a judge’s recent order striking down a drag show ban and the implications that laws targeting these performances have for the 1st Amendment.

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#SistersInLaw analyze the latest disclosures coming out of Trump’s mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and why his big mouth might help the law finally find him.  Then, they lay out the risks our campaign finance laws pose to our democratic values, share how Ron DeSantis might already be violating the important ones, and look into the articles of impeachment filed against Texas AG Ken Paxton– and supported by his own party.

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#SistersInLaw are back in the studio to share the latest news coming out relating to Donald’s handling of top secret and classified documents, and why their security is so important.  They go on to discuss the SCOTUS ruling against the EPA on wetland protections and how it impacts marginalized communities, before looking into the growing trend of making shoplifting a felony at the behest of corporations.

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#SistersInLaw are live in Washington, DC for a look at Trump’s endless legal troubles spanning his continued defamation of E. Jean Carroll, J6, and the possession of classified documents.  Then they discuss the rise of bigoted anti-trans legislation and what it means for those affected, before laying out how Gov. DeSantis has changed the legal landscape in Florida and what it means for our country.

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#SistersInLaw are live in New York City to break down the accusations against its former Mayor, Rudy Guiliani in the aftermath of the E. Jean Carroll verdict against Trump. Then, they discuss recent arguments challenging Mifepristone’s potential to remain on the market and lay out the other fronts in the abortion wars, before giving their takes on how to handle bullying and harassment in the workplace.

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