90: The Walls Are Closing In

The #SistersInLaw come together to explain the civil suit filed by the estate of Officer Sicknick against Trump and other insurrectionists, plus what goes into determining culpability and damages.  They also lay out the SCOTUS’ selective use of originalism to expand the scope of the 2nd Amendment, and break down the political and international implications of the Republicans' failure to elect a Speaker of the House. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw From the #Sisters: On how the Bruen Decision affects gun proliferation From Kim on the expansion of the 2nd Amendment by the SCOTUS Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Honey:  To get Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com HelloFresh:  Enjoy up to 21 free meals plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters21 and use promo code: SISTERS21 Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com/sisters Olive & June: For 20% off your first Mani-System go to oliveandjune.com/sil Get More From The #Sisters In Law 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

7 Jan 20231h 8min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to lay out the lies of congressman elect George Santos and how he might face prosecution on charges of wire fraud or violating campaign finance laws.  Then, they discuss the sentences of two of the plotters who attempted to kidnap MI Gov. Whitmer, and how the SCOTUS might decide if it’s legal to continue to hold Title 42 in place. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw From the #Sisters: J6 Committee transcripts from Ginni Thomas and others in Trump World Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Noom:  Take your health to the next level with Noom’s psychology based approach when you start your trial at noom.com/sistersinlaw or check out their new book, The Noom Mindset. Calm:  Perfect your meditation practice and get 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  Get More From The #Sisters In Law 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

31 Des 20221h 9min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to break down the J6 Committee’s 4 different criminal referrals of Trump to the DOJ, and weigh the prospects they each have of succeeding.  They also look at the laws behind the release of his tax returns and if he faces any legal penalties, before discussing the effects of Title 42 on immigrants and asylum seekers as well as if it will remain in place. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors OSEA Malibu:  For 10% off amazing body care products for yourself or as the perfect gift, plus free samples and free shipping on orders over $50, go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS Lomi:  Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SISTERS to save $50 at lomi.com/SISTERS HelloFresh:  Go to hellofresh.com/sisters18 and use code: SISTERS18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping! HoldOn Bags: Save 20% when you replace your single use plastic by visiting holdonbags.com and using the promo code: SISTERS Get More From The #Sisters In Law 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

24 Des 20221h 2min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the legal situation faced by Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX with a focus on extradition laws, and define what goes into hate crimes and domestic terrorism prosecutions as both continue to rise.  Then, they celebrate the Respect For Marriage Act and dive into how the legislative branch can preempt the SCOTUS in light of possible action like the Dobbs decision. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. Website with transcripts #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Go to hellofresh.com/sisters18 and use code: SISTERS18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping! Moink:  For farm fresh meats and 1 year of free filet mignon, go to moinkbox.com/sisters Paypal’s Honey:  To get Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com/sisters Upside: Download upside.com’s free app to start getting major cash back on your purchases, plus get $5 back on your first purchase of $10 or more when you use promo code: SISTERS Calm:  Perfect your meditation practice and get 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  Get More From The #Sisters In Law 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

17 Des 20221h 12min

The #SistersInLaw convene to analyze the recent cases faced by the SCOTUS, and how they’ve been approaching issues of discrimination by private businesses and gerrymandering.  Then, they look at the recent raid of Donald’s properties for classified documents and how the law treats those types of offenses before looking at the legal pressures faced by TikTok. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. Website with Transcript  #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw From the #Sisters: Photos of Joyce’s chickens & Jill’s Lego Dalmatians  Teaching your dog to talk Links To This Week’s Sponsors Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com/sisters Noom:  Take your health to the next level with Noom’s psychology based approach when you start your trial at noom.com/sistersinlaw or check out their new book, The Noom Mindset. Lomi:  Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SISTERS to save $50 at lomi.com/SISTERS HelloFresh:  Go to hellofresh.com/sisters18 and use code: SISTERS18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping! Get More From The #Sisters In Law 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

10 Des 20221h 6min

The #SistersInLaw meet to celebrate 100 full episodes and share what you’ve enjoyed and learned from the show.  Then, they examine Donald Trump’s loss in the 11th Circuit Court, the conviction of Stewart Rhodes and other Oath Keepers for seditious conspiracy and charges related to the J6 insurrection, and explore the ways the DOJ and the law can be used to combat domestic violent extremism. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. Transcript #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw From the #Sisters: Donald Trump V. USA 11th Circuit Opinion  Links To This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy 70% off and free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters70 and use promo code: SISTERS70 Thrive Causemetics:  For up to 45% off select holiday sets of clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: QE2FY5D28CB2  Cameron Hughes Wine:  Get 20% off 3 bottles or more and free shipping on world class wines when you go to chwine.com and use the promo code: SISTERS  Stamps.com:  For a 4-week trial of convenient postal solutions, free postage, and a free digital scale, go to stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page and use promo code: SIL HoneyLove: For 20% off amazing shapewear, go to honeylove.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Get More From The #Sisters In Law 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

3 Des 20221h 5min

The #SistersInLaw come together to lament the recent mass shootings and look at the ways red flag laws and other legal remedies can make us safer.  They also examine the growing threat of dark money on the SCOTUS and the wider judicial system, followed by a discussion of the role special counsel Jack Smith will play in investigating Trump— with an update on the progress of the growing number of cases against him. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw From the #Sisters From Barb on the role of special counsel Jack Smith From Kim on how dark money is influencing the SCOTUS Support Rich Fierro’s Business- Atrevida Beer Co. Jill’s Jello Recipes: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Jill with Marissa Rothkopf on The Secret Life of Cookies Links To This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy 70% off and free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters70 and use promo code: SISTERS70 Lomi:  Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SISTERS to save $50 at lomi.com/SISTERS Calm:  Perfect your meditation practice and get 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  Aura: Start protecting yourself, your children, and other loved ones online with a 14 day trial of aura when you go to aura.com/sistersinlaw OSEA Malibu:  For 10% off amazing body care products for yourself or as the perfect gift, plus free samples and free shipping on orders over $50, go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS Get More From The #Sisters In Law 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

26 Nov 20221h 3min

The #SistersInLaw come together to explain the role of the new DOJ special counsel Jack Smith, and how he might hold Trump to account for document hoarding at Mar-a-Lago and his role in the J6 insurrection.   Then, they celebrate Speaker Pelosi’s legacy of leadership, and explore the latest developments in the abortion wars after Dobbs and recent midterm election referendums on it.  Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw From the #Sisters Jill’s Jello recipes Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 Pic 4 From Barb: Concerning the effects of Trump’s declared run on DOJ action The impact of Trump’s announcement on investigations targeting him A prosecutorial take on how Trump’s announcement might protect him Links To This Week’s Sponsors Blueland:  To take advantage of Blueland’s best sale of the year on green cleaning products with up to 20% off your order, go to blueland.com/sisters Upside: Download upside.com’s free app to start getting major cash back on your purchases, plus get $5 back on your first purchase of $10 or more when you use promo code: SISTERS HelloFresh:  Enjoy 65% off and free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters65 and use promo code: SISTERS65 Moink:  For farm fresh meats and 1 year of free filet mignon, go to moinkbox.com/sisters Get More From The #Sisters In Law 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

19 Nov 202250min