In 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.

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JOIN 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.

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Here’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!

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Kimberly 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.

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#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.

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In 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.

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Barb 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.

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In 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.

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Jill 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.

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In 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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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to expose the Trump administration’s attempts to weaken trust in our elections by sending the FBI to investigate the 2020 election results in Maricopa County, Arizona, and highlight the pushback by the state’s Democrats.  Then, the #Sisters explain the federal rule-making process and a proposal by the DOJ under Pam Bondi seeking to protect its members from State Bar Associations.  They also review the latest developments in the Pentagon’s war on Anthropic after it took a stand, including the designation of the company as a supply-chain risk, the lawsuits filed in protest, and Hegseth’s authoritarian behavior.

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In this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Jill Wine-Banks and Kimberly Atkins Stohr answer your questions on everything from judicial powers and reform to constitutional rights, and the Iran war.  Together, they discuss the ability of judges to stop deportation arrests with their contempt powers, whether a future president and congress will make much needed changes to the SCOTUS, if the SAVE ACT ID requirement constitutes a poll tax, the pardon power of governors, the rights of minors under the law, the dangers of Trump using Mar-A-Lago as his war room, and how the 6th Amendment relates to allegations arising from the Epstein files.

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the allegations that Trump abused a minor revealed in the latest release from the Epstein files and investigate whether the statute of limitations applies.  Then, the #Sisters look at the legality of the Iran war by diving into how it began, the ability of Congress to limit Trump’s war powers, and the treatment of casualties by the administration.  They also discuss state challenges to the administration's attempt to continue levying tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act after the SCOTUS struck them down due to the legal interpretation of the International Economic Powers Act.

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In this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Barb McQuade and Joyce Vance answer your questions on everything from the cases against Trump to paralegal careers and piracy.  Together, they discuss whether Epstein victims will get justice from the DOJ or at the state level, Lex Wexner’s testimony, the fate of E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit against Trump, the proposed scheme to issue modern letters of marque, pursuing a paralegal career, and if it’s possible to get Jack Smith Mar-a-Lago special counsel report after its release was blocked by Judge Cannon.

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Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to review the closed-door depositions of Bill and Hillary Clinton in front of the House Oversight Committee, its lack of new revelations, and whether it means Trump will face further scrutiny.  Then, the #Sisters discuss the political fights over elections, including Republican attempts to pass the SAVE Act, mediation in Fulton County over its election records, and Trump’s proposed executive order to unilaterally change the voting process.  They also examine the battle between the Department of Defense and Anthropic over the use of its AI technology for military and surveillance purposes, and the tension between corporate independence and government dictates.

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