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Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw live shows in Denver, Colorado, on 4/23/26, and in Atlanta, Georgia on 5/3/26 at politicon.com/tour Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi by exploring her legacy, the reasons for her dismissal, how it affects the Justice Department, and the Senate confirmation process to fill the position.  Then, the #Sisters review the legality of Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship in the SCOTUS case Trump v. Barbara, explain the positions of the government and the ACLU, and game out the ramifications of the case.  They also cover the recent court ruling declaring Trump’s executive order to cut funding from public media like NPR and PBS unconstitutional.Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar!  It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts!Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw ProjectsCheck out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsCheck out Kim’s Newsletter: The GavelJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Pre-order Barb’s new book, The Fix. Her first book, Attack From Within, is now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in Denver, Colorado, on 4/23/26 at politicon.com/tour Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Mentioned By The #SistersFrom Kim - Trump Showed Up At The Supreme Court.  It Didn’t Go Well For HimSupport This Week’s SponsorsMint Mobile:Get premium wireless for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/sistersOsea Malibu: Get 10% off your first order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS10Lola Blankets:Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code SISTERS atcheckout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

Get tickets for the upcoming #SistersInLaw Live Shows at the Cervantes Masterpiece in Denver, Colorado, on 4/23/26 and the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta, Georgia, on 5/3/26 at politicon.com/tourIn this episode of #SistersInLaw Sidebar, Jill Wine-Banks and Joyce Vance answer your questions on everything from Judge Cannon’s continued defenses of Trump, Epstein, war, and more.  Together, they discuss the prospect that Judge Cannon will be disbarred for protecting Trump, if there is a way to access the Jack Smith report that she sealed, whether executives and other employees can be considered legally responsible for corporate crimes, how the Epstein files are stored and managed, the ability of the UN and international law to prosecute US citizens for war crimes, and what determined the structure of the Constitution.Freshen up your spring wardrobe!  Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects#SistersInLaw Main ShowJill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The FactsKim’s Newsletter: The GavelJoyce’s new book, Giving Up Is Unforgivable, is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here. Pre-order Barb’s new book, The Fix, or her first book, Attack From Within, now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on BlueskyGet your #SistersInLaw MERCH at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcastGet tickets for the #SistersInLaw Live Show in Denver, Colorado, on 4/23/26 at politicon.com/tour Get text updates from #SistersInLaw and Politicon. Get More From The #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Bluesky | Twitter | University of Alabama Law | Civil Discourse Substack | MSNBC | Author of “Giving Up Is Unforgiveable”Jill Wine-Banks: Bluesky | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | Just The Facts YouTubeKimberly Atkins Stohr: Bluesky | Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | The Gavel Newsletter | Justice By Design PodcastBarb McQuade: barbaramcquade.com | Bluesky | Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC | Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America

They unpack new Pentagon rules that limited reporter access and a court ruling pushing back on those restrictions. They revisit the Anthropic dispute over AI contracts, supply-chain labels, and government pressure. They cover jury verdicts holding social platforms accountable for harms to children and how algorithm design and whistleblowers factor into potential regulation.

They break down how bail, unsecured bonds, and alternative conditions differ across jurisdictions. They tackle whether reversing 2020 results could create an unconstitutional third term. They explain why selective service still requires registration and the legal issues around sex discrimination. They explore federal versus state power over voting rules and whether clicking digital terms really binds you.

They unpack a Georgia prosecution tied to mifepristone and how fetal personhood laws can reshape criminal liability. They explore subpoenas and probes involving the DOJ, the Federal Reserve, and intelligence figures. They examine protest convictions labeled as antifa and the risks those rulings pose to civil liberties and free expression.

Legal takeaways on the E. Jean Carroll defamation dispute and why the Supreme Court may not side with Trump. Clear explanations of when guilty pleas still allow sentencing appeals. A deep dive into the many career benefits of earning a J.D. A breakdown of missing DOJ Epstein documents and the limits on who can prosecute federal crimes. A plain-language distinction between deportation and denaturalization.

They dig into the FBI subpoena in Maricopa County and revisit the controversial Cyber Ninjas audit. They explain a DOJ proposal that could shield federal lawyers from state bar probes. They cover the Pentagon’s showdown with Anthropic, supply-chain designations, and the resulting lawsuits. They also flag media restrictions at the Pentagon and broader legal and ethical fallout.

They debate judges using contempt to block mass immigration arrests. They question whether an ID requirement is really a poll tax. They warn that Mar-a-Lago used as a war room could expose sensitive communications. They weigh ideas for Supreme Court structural change and explain governors' pardon powers and how the 6th Amendment and minors’ rights play out in court.

They dig into newly surfaced Epstein files and a released 2019 interview alleging sexual abuse tied to a major political figure. They debate statutes of limitations and what legal avenues remain. They unpack constitutional war powers and Congress’s attempts to limit presidential military action. They analyze the legal battle over tariffs after a Supreme Court decision and the use of Section 122.

They tackle whether states can still prosecute Jeffrey Epstein’s associates and how federal timing affects DOJ options. They walk through the legal journey of E. Jean Carroll’s defamation matter and the Supreme Court’s likely stance. They unpack Judge Cannon’s blockade of the special counsel report and the 11th Circuit appeal timetable. They also debate the odd idea of modern letters of marque and outline paralegal career paths.