Joyce Vance

Joyce Vance, an expert in constitutional law and co-host of Sisters in Law, dives into how the Constitution's checks and balances are confronting Trump's challenges. She teams up with Laura Gamboa, a professor focused on democratic backsliding, who shares insights from her Foreign Affairs article on preserving democracy. They discuss the implications of voter suppression tactics, the critical role of organized opposition against authoritarianism, and historical lessons from countries like Venezuela and Colombia in the fight for democratic integrity.

Joyce Vance, a former U.S. Attorney and legal scholar, joins Bill Kristol to dissect critical threats to the rule of law. They delve into the dismissal of a U.S. attorney who resisted Trump's prosecutorial demands, highlighting the importance of evidence-based prosecution. Vance warns of the dangers of politicized cases targeting opponents, comparing Trump's tactics to historical authoritarianism. They emphasize the need for public action and support for moral prosecutors in these challenging times.