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Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the indictment of Trump by Fani Willis in Georgia, the extent of RICO charges that he and his co-conspirators face, and what happens if threats to the judge and grand jurors continue.  Then, they lay out the legal attempts by conservatives to restrict and ban mifepristone and how their challenges will likely be resolved.  From there, they discuss how the 1st Amendment protects journalists after the police raid on the offices of the Marion County Record, and the balance between national security and our rights.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERSBlueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersKitsch:Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sistersThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425MLomi: Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL tosave $50 at lomi.com/SILArticle From The #Sisters:From Kim on the how the recent Trump indictment relates to voting rightsGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Kimberly Atkins Stohr leads the #SistersInLaw in a discussion of protective orders and of why it is so important for Judge Chutkan to have one against Trump to safeguard witnesses and others involved in his trial.  Next, they cover the appointment of a special counsel to handle the potential crimes of Hunter Biden and explore how it will affect the political conversation.  The sisters then lay out how Ron DeSantis is taking authoritarian steps to undermine democracy in his state by suspending state attorneys for political reasons in opposition to the will of the voters.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsHoldOn Bags: For 20% off high quality plant based bags that replace single use plastics all over your home, go to holdonbags.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERSOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILHelix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters and use code: HELIXPARTNER20HelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/50sisters and use promo code: 50SISTERSGet More From #SistersInLawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Legal expert Barb McQuade discusses Trump's election interference indictment and arraignment, campus sexual assault, and Alabama's anti-abortion legislation with a focus on constitutional issues and freedom of movement implications.

With ever more evidence piling up against Trump, Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the rationale behind Jack Smith’s superseding indictment with further charges surrounding his and his team’s obstruction of ongoing investigations.  Then, they discuss the collapse of Hunter Biden’s plea deal and what it might mean for the case before exploring the DOJ’s suit against Texas for its dangerous attempts to close the Rio Grande with barriers that could lead to loss of human life.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s Sponsors:Moink:For farm fresh meats and delicious free ground beef for a year, go to moinkbox.com/sistersThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425MReel PaperGet planet friendly Reel Paper products at target.com, in store, with the Target App, or at reelpaper.com/sistersHoneylove:For 20% off the best shapewear out there, go to honeylove.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERSGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Jill Wine-Banks hosts the #SistersInLaw for a conversation about the many cases growing around Trump and the increasing likelihood he will face justice for J6 and other crimes.  During it, they also discuss the Republicans' lawfare based attacks on DEI and affirmative action practices with an explanation of when race based considerations are viable and better for our society.  They also cover E. Jean Carroll’s and Stormy Daniels’ further cases against Donald, and the issues that play a role in their quest to hold him accountable.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Tweet/Thread using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s Sponsors:Blueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50Lomi: Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL tosave $50 at lomi.com/SILOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILMore From The #Sisters:From Kim on the racial aspects of J6 and GOP corporate culturePhotos of RBG & Lil’ Kim Get More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Kimberly Atkins Stohr leads the #SistersInLaw through a discussion about the latest developments in Jack Smith’s investigation of Trump and the additional indictments likely facing him.  Then, they take on the expanding ethical concerns surrounding the SCOTUS and the necessity of restoring its reputation for the sake of the rule of law.  From there, the #Sisters lay out the dangers of the deprivation to abortion access spreading throughout the country after Dobbs-- particularly, how it's affecting people from the military and across conservative states.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s Sponsors:HelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50Helix: Helix is offering up to 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sistersCalm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Oneskin: It’s time to get started with your new face, eye, and body routine at a discounted rate today! Get 15% off with the code SISTERS at oneskin.coBruvi: Take your coffee game to the next level now.  Save $100 on the Bruvi Bundle at Bruvi.com with the code SISTERS at checkout.For the Show notes from the #Sisters:From Barb on the fizzling of the Hunter Biden whistleblowerFrom Joyce: Trump’s defense team is embarrassing itself in front of Jack SmithTrump on Trial: A Model Prosecution MemoCongressional Research ServiceGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Hosted by Barb McQuade, the #SistersInLaw guide us through the recent civil rights challenge to legacy and donor admissions to colleges in the aftermath of the affirmative action decision.  Then, they dive into the intricacies of the interaction between the government and social media companies with a focus on how it impacts national security, before looking at how the recent armed Obama stalker highlights the legal challenges to confronting the growing threat of political violence.Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425MOSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with 33% off their Best Sellers Body Care, plus free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAWHoney: To get Paypal Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com/sistersHelloFresh: Enjoy 50% off plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters50 and use promo code: SISTERS50Mentioned By The #Sisters:Movie Recommendation from Jill– A Most Beautiful ThingGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

Hosted by Joyce Vance, the #SistersInLaw review the demoralizing decisions emanating from the Supreme Court that shut down affirmative action and upheld discrimination by business on religious freedom grounds– despite strong and well written dissents by the liberal minority.  Then, they take a look at the demise of independent state legislature theory and what that means for our legal system.Enjoy Merch From  #SISTERSINLAWGet your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merchWEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLawPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsAura: Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level.  Get a 14 day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online for FREE when you visit aura.com/sistersMoink: For farm fresh meats and delicious free bacon in your first box, go to moinkbox.com/sistersKitsch:Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sistersOSEA Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA along with free samples and free shipping on orders over $60 when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERSINLAWMentioned By The #Sisters:From Joyce on the end of affirmative actionGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

#SistersInLaw fire off on the threats to the rule of law created when the independence of the DOJ is compromised and explain how dangerous it is for Republican candidates to preemptively offer Trump a pardon.  Then, they lay out the ethical missteps of Justice Alito and the growing cause for SCOTUS oversight, before looking at the showdown between John Durham and Rep. Schiff.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLawMentioned By The #Sisters:From Kim on the Trump pardons offered by Republican candidatesRep. Schiff’s questioning of John DurhamPlease Support This Week’s SponsorsCalm:Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters Lomi: Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL tosave $50 at lomi.com/SILHoneylove:For 20% off the best shapewear out there, go to honeylove.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERSBlueland:For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sistersGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

#SistersInLaw dive into the validity of the various defense strategies Trump might use, and how being charged with violating The Espionage Act instead of the Presidential Records Act is so significant.  Then, they look at the pitfalls and potential issues posed by Judge Cannon being the one to handle the case, and explain the Supreme Court’s recent reaffirmation of the Indian Child Welfare Act.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLawJILL’S RECIPES:Find more click here  CHILLED WATERMELON SOUPOne bowl contains 90 calories and almost zero fat. Makes 4 servings.1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped1 tbsp brown sugar2 limes: one for zest and both for juice3 cups cubed and seeded watermelon2 mint leaves, plus more for garnish1/4 cup sparkling wine (or sparkling water)In a small nonstick skillet, gently sauté ginger, sugar, and zest over medium heat 2 minutes. Add lime juice and simmer until no liquid remains. Transfer mixture to a blender and add watermelon, mint, and sparkling wine. Puree until smooth; strain with sieve into bowl. Chill soup at least 3 hours before serving. For a more elegant version: Divide soup into 2 equal portions. Freeze a portion for 3 hours to make a granité (a slushy of sorts) and chill remaining half for 3 hours. Scrape granité into 4 bowls and pour chilled soup over granité. Garnish with mint leaves; serve immediately.Please Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16Reel Paper:Get 30% off your first order and free shipping of environmentally friendly paper products when you sign up for a subscription at reelpaper.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERSThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425MOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC