Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in NYC on 9/20/24 at politicon.com/tour  Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to celebrate Kamala’s nomination, explore her commitment to her values and the rule of law, and review the positions she’s taken on criminal justice issues on her journey from DA to presidential contender.  Then, the #Sisters discuss voter disenfranchisement and suppression through the lens of a reinstated felony voter fraud conviction of a woman who didn’t know she wasn’t allowed to vote in Texas.  They also explain the links between Trump and Project 2025’s plans for the Department of Defense, looking at how their adoption would undermine our military’s commitment to DEI, civil rights, and environmental responsibility. Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Mentioned By The #Sisters: Kamala questions Justice Kavanaugh Pros and cons of felon disenfranchisement Media Matter’s Project 2025 Guide Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in NYC on 9/20/24 at politicon.com/tour  Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Check out Kim’s New Politicon Podcast: Justice By Design Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Flamingo: Keep smooth with Flamingo, the razor built for your body and mind. Get 25% off your first order at shopflamingo.com/sisters with code: SISTERS Aura Frames: Get $35 off Aura Frames’ bestseller when you go to auraframes.com and use the promo code: SISTERS at checkout. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Thrive Causemetics: For 10% off incredible clean and cause-focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  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 | Justice By Design Podcast Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

The hosts dive into the impact of public perceptions on post-menopausal women and the need for better healthcare support. They tackle the alarming resurgence of restrictive abortion laws and how recent court battles affect women's rights. The discussion shifts to the dangers of AI, particularly its role in spreading disinformation and creating deep fakes in politics. Project 2025 is scrutinized, highlighting its potential implications for democracy. Personal anecdotes and light-hearted moments balance the serious themes, making for an engaging conversation.

A DC judge's ruling against Google sparks discussions on antitrust and big tech monopolies. The legal team explores the consequences of guilty pleas from Jenna Ellis and a fake elector, relating them to Trump's status as an unindicted co-conspirator. They also dive into the complexities of military commissions versus civilian courts and the push to ban no-fault divorce. The conversation highlights the need for accountability in politics, especially regarding presidential pardons and their impact on democracy.

Here is the first episode of Kim's new podcast Justice By Design, find it here Kim is joined by Marc Elias, the founder of Democracy Docket, about the importance of protecting voting rights and the challenges faced in doing so. They discuss the dangerous rhetoric of former President Donald Trump and the need to take his words seriously. They also highlight the barriers to voting, such as long wait times and gerrymandering, and the impact these have on marginalized communities. The conversation emphasizes the need for congressional legislation to protect voting rights and the importance of individuals speaking out and taking action. https://www.democracydocket.com/

Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in NYC on 9/20/24 at politicon.com/tour  Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the plea deal with 9/11 mastermind KSM, differences between military tribunals and civilian courts, evidentiary issues that make it challenging to try Guantanamo prisoners, and the prisoner swap with Russia.  Then, the #Sisters explain what happens now that Trump’s DC case has returned to Judge Chutkan, how to categorize presidential actions under the immunity decision, and the possible illegality of an Egyptian financial transfer to his campaign.  They also sound the alarm over Project 2025’s assault on the bureaucracy and the danger of Trump reviving the executive order that created Schedule F. Get your #SistersInLaw merchandise at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Mentioned By The #Sisters: UN Guantanamo Report Update on KSM’s Plea Deal Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in NYC on 9/20/24 at politicon.com/tour  Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Check out Kim’s New Podcast: Justice By Design Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepod LolaVie: Get 15% off LolaVie with the code: SIL at https://www.lolavie.com/SIL #lolaviepod Thrive Causemetics: For 10% off incredible clean and cause-focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters HelloFresh: Get one free kids’ meal per box for two months while your subscription is active by going to hellofresh.com/sisterskids Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  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

Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in NYC on 9/20/24 at politicon.com/tour  Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to explain how the courts are using Sections 203 and 208 of the Voting Rights Act to shut down Republican attempts to disenfranchise voters who need absentee ballots.  Then, the #Sisters discuss Alvin Bragg’s response to Trump’s attempt to use the SCOTUS immunity decision to overturn his convictions, review why he should fail based on procedural default, and look ahead to when we can expect him to be sentenced.  They also expose Trump’s support of Project 2025 and how a philosophy of Christian Nationalism lies behind its stated goals.  Get your #SistersInLaw merchandise at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Mentioned By The #Sisters: Lawfare explains footnote 3 Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in NYC on 9/20/24 at politicon.com/tour  Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Aura: Protect yourself and your loved ones online with a 14-day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked when you go to aura.com/sisters Wild Grain:  Get $30 off and free croissants in every box when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/sisters with promo code: SISTERS Rhone: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use SISTERS to save 20% at www.rhone.com/sisters Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  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

Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in NYC on 9/20/24 at politicon.com/tour  Joined by MSNBC’s Katie Phang, Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to explain Judge Cannon’s shocking dismissal of the Mar-A-Lago classified docs case, repudiate her decision based on precedent, and highlight her delay strategies and poor legal reasoning.  Then the #Sisters game out Judge Chutkan’s next moves in Trump’s election interference prosecution after the SCOTUS’ immunity decision, emphasize the need for evidentiary hearings, and lay out the expected timeline.  They also expose the Project 2025 plan to eliminate the DOE, discussing how it will reduce education quality, open our classrooms to the influence of religion and capital, and take essential programs away from students. Get your #SistersInLaw merchandise at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Mentioned By The #Sisters: Neal Katyal on the dismissal of Trump’s classified documents case From Joyce on Project 2025’s impact on education Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in NYC on 9/20/24 at politicon.com/tour  Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: HelloFresh: Get farm-fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and seasonal recipes from HelloFresh with a free appetizer item per box for life with code: SISTERSAPPS at hellofresh.com/sistersapps Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  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 Katie Phang: Twitter | YouTube | Website | MSNBC

Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in NYC on 9/20/24 at politicon.com/tour  Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss AOC’s introduction of articles of impeachment against Justices Thomas and Alito and the calls for the DOJ to open a criminal investigation into their abuses after Thomas’ free trip to Putin’s hometown came to light.  Then, the #Sisters give an update on Senator Menendez’s corruption trial, explore whether there is Senatorial immunity, and review the strength of his possible defenses.  They also break down the dangers of Project 2025, with an emphasis on the Heritage Foundation’s attempt to consolidate prosecutorial power in the hands of the federal government and the threat it poses to minority groups. Get your #SistersInLaw merchandise at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Mentioned By The #Sisters: iGen Politics Episode with Former Secretary of Defense Chris Miller Jill on what the SCOTUS immunity decision would have meant for Nixon From Joyce - The Project 2025 Columns Index Project 2025 Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in NYC on 9/20/24 at politicon.com/tour  Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Thrive: For 10% off incredible clean and cause-focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Blueland: For 15% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepod Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  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

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the majority opinion, concurrences, and dissents in the SCOTUS immunity decision, looking at what would have happened if the case had been decided in the Nixon era, the effect on Trump’s trials and the presidency, and the growing risk of despotism.  Then, the #Sisters review recent rulings on social media moderation that kicked the ball back to the lower courts, breaking down the difference between a facial and applied legal challenge.  They also review the impact of Chevron deference being overturned on our safety, health care, and democratic processes. Get your #SistersInLaw merchandise at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon.  Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Factor: Get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next box, of delicious, premium quality, ready-to-eat meals with code SIL50 at factormeals.com/sil50 Aura: Protect yourself and your loved ones online with a 14-day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked when you go to aura.com/sisters Osea Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu, with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60, when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS Olive & June: Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SIL Helix: Get up to 30% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters  Mentioned By The #Sisters: Barb on KBJ’s dissent in Snyder v. United States Barb on Trump’s legal future after the SCOTUS immunity decision Jill on what the SCOTUS immunity decision would have meant for Nixon Dahlia Lithwick on the gender dynamics on the Supreme Court The “Blackie The Cat” Decision Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  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

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the SCOTUS ruling in Fischer, which threw out obstruction charges faced by a J6 rioter, explain why it should not affect Trump’s case, and look ahead to the Court’s immunity decision. Then, the #Sisters cover the overturning of the Chevron deference doctrine, decode how it will impact our rights and the ability of Congress to enact legislation, and spell out how the decision reinforces the death of stare decisis.  They also examine Julian Assange’s guilty plea to violating the Espionage Act at WikiLeaks, explore the similarities to Trump’s MAL case, and weigh whether Assange’s actions were an act of journalism relatable to publishing the Pentagon Papers. Get your #SistersInLaw merchandise at politicon.com/merch Mentioned By The #Sisters: Project 2025’s Leadership & Organization Jill With Daniel Ellsberg WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get text updates from Politicon.  Please Support This Week’s Sponsors: Wild Grain:  Get $30 off and free croissants in every box when you start your subscription to delicious quick-bake artisanal pastries, pasta, and bread at wildgrain.com/sisters with promo code: SISTERS Rhone: Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use SISTERS to save 20% at www.rhone.com/sisters HoneyLove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepod Helix: Get up to 30% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters  Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  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