Sherilyn Ifill
Civil rights attorney and founding director of the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy, offering expertise on voter intimidation, civil rights, and use-of-force concerns.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 46min
'Surround the polls': Trump ally admits voter intimidation plan using ICE
Sherilyn Ifill, civil rights attorney who founded the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy, and Senator Alex Padilla, California lawmaker focused on federal oversight. They talk about reported plans to use ICE to surround and intimidate voters and the need for congressional accountability for DHS and ICE actions. Short, urgent conversations about legal and political risks around elections.
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Jul 2, 2025 • 42min
'Why the hell did you vote for the bill?': GOP senator slammed for megabill whiplash
Sherrilyn Ifill, the founding director of the 14th Amendment Center for Law and Democracy, dives into the GOP's recent controversial bill and the negative consequences it poses for healthcare access. She highlights the cognitive dissonance within the party and how grassroots movements are reshaping voter dynamics. The discussion also touches on the threats to birthright citizenship and the importance of political accountability ahead of the midterms, alongside the unexpected insights from figures like Elon Musk.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 42min
Trump's threat of Insurrection Act looms over Minnesota
In a riveting discussion, Sherilyn Ifill, a prominent civil rights lawyer and former NAACP leader, sheds light on the Insurrection Act's historical implications and current threats. David Noriega, an investigative reporter focusing on ICE's use-of-force incidents, reveals alarming patterns of agents firing into vehicles, highlighting the systemic issues within DHS. They both explore the risks of federal overreach, the potential for unrest provoked by federal tactics, and the troubling links between extremist rhetoric and federal recruiting practices.
