90: The Walls Are Closing In

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to memorialize Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and discuss this week’s legal news.  First, they look at the latest developments in Trump’s cases including the rejection of his trial dismissal attempt, his renewed gag order, and a court ruling that he is civilly liable for the events of January 6th.  Then, they cover the ruling to stop private action under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and debate how the Supreme Court would weigh in, before pivoting to a SEC case heard by SCOTUS that could weaken the administrative state by remanding SEC judgements to federal juries. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Aura Frames: Give the perfect gift this holiday season when you visit AuraFrames.com and get $30 off their best-selling frames with the code SISTERS Aura:  Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level.  Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sisters Kitsch: Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sisters OSEA Malibu:  Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SIL Mentioned By The #Sisters: From Kim on the conservative attack on the Voting Rights Act Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

2 Des 20231h 7min

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts a special Thanksgiving episode of #SistersInLaw to share how they celebrate the holiday and answer the excellent thought provoking questions from you!  They cover anything and everything, from the resignation of George Santos, to the conviction of Paul Pelosi’s attacker, how to handle Judge Cannon, why the law has so much Latin, the 14th Amendment based attempts to keep Trump off the ballot, how AI might affect trials, methods of moving to a popular vote, the Cassie v. Diddy settlement, along with many other fascinating topics. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Moink: For farm fresh meats and delicious free ground beef for a year, go to moinkbox.com/sisters HoneyLove: Get Up to 60% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepod Reel Paper Get planet friendly Reel Paper products at target.com, in store, with the Target App, or at reelpaper.com/sisters Aura Frames: From now through Black Friday and Cyber Monday visit AuraFrames.com and get $40 off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with the code SISTERS Mentioned By The #Sisters: Leftover Thanksgiving Recipes Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

25 Nov 202349min

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to cover the latest developments in Trump’s New York fraud case, including his failed attempt to have it dismissed, the relevance of expert witness testimony, and the reasoning behind the rescinded gag order.  Then they analyze how the lack of a protective order in the Fulton County RICO case led to leaks that might bias a jury and compare Trump’s treatment to co-defendant Harrison Floyd when both have been making threats.  Following that, the #sisters debate the pros and cons of SCOTUS’ ethics code, warn the country about potential loopholes, and share possible solutions for strengthening it. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREE Blueland: For 30% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters Lomi: Turn your food waste into plant-food at the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL to save $50 at lomi.com/SIL Thrive Causemetics:  For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters Mentioned By The #Sisters: From Barb on Ohio Republicans’ attack on reproductive rights Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

18 Nov 20231h

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to dive into the latest developments in the Trump courtroom saga by analyzing the witness testimony given by Donald and Ivanka and the effect of cameras being barred from the courtroom.  From there, the #Sisters discuss the efforts by Hunter Biden to go on legal offense against wide ranging defamatory statements against him, including linking him to Hamas’ attack on Israel, and whether it is a wise strategy.  Finally, the #Sisters share the good news about the SCOTUS taking on gun violence by hearing a case that could bar domestic abusers from firearm ownership and celebrate abortion winning in this week’s elections. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Mentioned By The #Sisters: From Jill on the value of putting cameras in the courtroom From Kim on Trump’s courtroom defeats Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREE Helix:  Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters and use code: HELIXPARTNER20 OneSkin:  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at oneskin.co #oneskinpod Olive & June: Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SIL Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

11 Nov 202359min

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the potential of suits using the 14th Amendment in Colorado and Minnesota to keep Trump off the presidential ballot by looking at what must be proven and the downstream political effects.  Then, they dive into the civil fraud case against Trump by previewing the upcoming testimony by him and Ivanka and exploring the risks he faces on the stand.  From there, they break down the charges and conviction of crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried for the fraud he committed in the creation of a ponzi scheme using his trading exchange FTX. Get your #SistersInLaw merch including the new mug at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HoneyLove:  Get Up to 50% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepod Moink: For farm fresh meats and delicious free ground beef for a year, go to moinkbox.com/sisters OSEA Malibu:  Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples, as well as free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SIL Aura:  Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level.  Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sisters Mentioned By The #Sisters: From Joyce’s Substack on the SBF conviction From Kim on the effect of gerrymandering on our democracy Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

4 Nov 20231h

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to review the latest legal developments in the prosecutions of members of Trump World.  They cover Trump’s latest sanctions, the plea deal of Jenna Ellis in the Rico case, and the role of Mark Meadows– weighing the rationale behind the relatively light plea deals and the differences between cooperation and immunity.  Then they break down the gerrymandering case in GA with a look at how demographic changes make it racially based, and the political impact of redrawing congressional maps with elections looming.  Following that they lament the tragic shooting in Maine, and explain the yellow flag gun laws there, the necessary requirements for gun removal, and how they differ from red flag laws. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Please Support This Week’s Sponsors OneSkin:  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at oneskin.co #oneskinpod Thrive Causemetics:  For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  HelloFresh:  Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERS Mentioned By The #Sisters: From Joyce on cooperation versus immunity From Kim on the effect of gerrymandering on our democracy Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

28 Okt 20231h 8min

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the guilty pleas of Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell in Georgia, why they got off relatively easy, and what their convictions mean for the other defendants.  Then, they discuss the DOJ’s class action settlement on behalf of immigrant families separated at the border, with a look at how they’re being compensated and the steps the government must take to make sure it never happens again.  From there, they debate the merits of forum shopping that has enabled people to take advantage of the system for better outcomes and empower a single judge to set national policy.  But given that it was a lone judge who dismantled Trump’s muslim ban, can it sometimes be a good thing? Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Kitsch: Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sisters Blueland: For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters HoneyLove:  Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to  #honeylovepod  honeylove.com/SISTERS Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

21 Okt 202356min

Jill WIne-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to delve into the superseding indictment of Senator Menedez.  They examine how his role as the chair of the Foreign Relations Committee gives the charges against him national security ramifications, and lay out the political implications if he ends up resigning.  Moving on to the next indictment, they break down the charges against Rep. Santos with a look at how his actions defrauded his donors and the election process.  From there, they explain the differences between political and racial gerrymandering and how South Carolina’s conflation of the two has taken their recently drawn congressional map to the Supreme Court. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Lomi:  Turn your food waste into plant-food at the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL to save $50 at lomi.com/SIL Aura:  Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level.  Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sisters HelloFresh:  Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERS OneSkin:  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at oneskin.co #oneskinpod Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Mentioned By The #Sisters: From Joyce on the gerrymandering case before the SCOTUS Senator Menendez Indictment  Get More From #SistersInLaw Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse Substack Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

14 Okt 202358min