Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the national security and good governance implications of the SignalGate leak of the Trump Administration's Yemen attack plans, hold his teams to account, and explain why the correct handling of classified information is essential to the safety of our warfighters.  Then, the #Sisters review the attempt by Speaker Johnson to limit the influence of federal judges, Trump’s war on law firms, and his pushback against injunctions checking his authoritarian impulses.  They also discuss the recent SCOTUS backing of a ban on ghost guns, despite the court’s growing antipathy toward federal agency power.

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From Barb - Nationwide Injunctions Are A Problem.  Ending Them Isn’t The Answer.

From Barb - Trump Again Threatens Lawyers For Doing Their Jobs

From Barb - Why judges keep rejecting Trump's Alien Enemies Act argument

From Joyce - Big Law Fights Back

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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to call out the Trump administration for its use of the Alien Enemy Act to deport supposed gang members, explain its similarities to other efforts to dehumanize minorities and review the questionable reasoning and due process behind the removals.  Then, the #Sisters expose MAGA’s war on the judges standing up for the Constitution, discuss how the judicial branch acts as a check on the executive, and determine if their attempts at impeachment are valid.  They also tear into the DOD’s effort to remove BIPOC from its history and emphasize the importance of diversity to our civic health and national security.

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to argue against deporting Mahmoud Khalil, explain habeas corpus and whether the government had the right to detain him, and outline his 1st Amendment rights as a green card holder.  Then, the #Sisters tear into Trump’s executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie, detail how their rights to association and speech are being violated, and celebrate the lawyers who have stepped up to defend them.  They also discuss the conversion therapy case going to the Supreme Court and what it means for LGBTQ rights at a time when Trump is attempting to subvert our democracy.

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From Barb on The Contrarian Substack - Elon Musk's social insecurity

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Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the battle to release USAID funds, where the SCOTUS comes down on the issue, and why the separation of powers is essential to maintaining our democracy.  Then, the #Sisters expose the reckless partisanship of AG Pam Bondi and Interim D.C. U.S. Attorney Ed Martin in their quest to fill the DOJ with Trump loyalists and facilitate a MAGA takeover of D.C.’s local government.  They also investigate the legality of Trump’s EOs targeting D.C. law firms, explain what they mean for the future of those firms, and break down how the president continues to undermine the rule of law.

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Georgetown Dean Treanor’s Letter To Ed Martin

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Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s attacks on the 1st Amendment through his invalidation of the historic press corps, how he’s taken control over journalistic access to the White House, and his bizarre edicts attempting to enshrine his policy preferences into the public conversation.  Then, the #Sisters break down his attack on government lawyers, firing off on his assault on Jack Smith’s team and the other lawyers who stood against his authoritarian impulses.  They also examine the excesses of DOGE and if those unjustly targeted have any recourse.

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From Barb - The top D.C. prosecutor just called himself Trump's lawyer. That's a problem.

From Barb - US Attorney’s ‘Operation Whirlwind’ Is About Retribution

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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the limitations on Trump’s presidential power using the lens of the Constitution’s Articles 1 and 2, looking at the validity of Unitary Executive Theory, the legality of firings at independent agencies, and the role TROs play in restraining an out of control president.  Then, the #Sisters give us an update on the mayorship of Eric Adams, encourage civil servants targeted by Trump to stay and resist, and expose the dangers posed by his new appointees.  They also explore the ‘reverse discrimination’ case being decided by the SCOTUS and explain how and why it chooses its cases.

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From Kim- State AGs’ early loss in Musk case likely a blessing in disguise

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to examine the propriety of the dismissal of NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ indictment, why he seems to be favored by the Trump administration, and if his future independence is compromised.  Then, the #Sisters discuss Pam Bondi’s initial memos as Attorney General and read the tea leaves to see how she plans on running the DOJ.  They also strategize how to fight back against Trump’s war on the free press and highlight the institutions that are essential to helping defend our democratic institutions.

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From Barb - Justice Department’s Order Dismiss Eric Adams’ Case Is Nonsensical

From Barb - Pam Bondi Is Already Targeting Trump’s Enemies

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US prosecutor agrees to seek dismissal of Adams charges under pressure, sources say

From Joyce- Call It What It Is

From Kim - Who Will Check Trump?  The Supreme Court? (Maybe)

From Kim- The Courts Still Matter, Even If Trump Tries To Ignore Them

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Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the legality of DOGE, the capabilities and dangers of the team Elon has brought together, the effectiveness of challenges to it, and what it means for the future of our democracy.  Then, the #Sisters discuss the start of Pam Bondi’s tenure as the U.S. Attorney General, why her swearing-in was so controversial and unique, and how Trump’s buy-out offer affects the DOJ.  They also explore the ramifications of the recent FBI firings, focusing on their impact on the agency, the rule of law, and whether they can be prevented through civil action.

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Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to explore the legality and ramifications of Trump’s firings of J6 prosecutors and over a dozen inspectors general.  Then, the #Sisters discuss the confirmation hearings of prospective cabinet members Kash Patel, RFK Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard by sharing their concerns and doing a deep dive into the nominees' backgrounds, views, and performances.  They also dissect Trump’s latest Executive Orders through the lens of the unitary executive theory and the separation of powers doctrine before explaining the risks of his questionable offer to buy out government workers.

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From Barb - Trump’s Hunt for Legal Retribution Has Begun

From Barb - What Kash Patel’s Confirmation Hearing Made Clear

From Jill- Just The Facts YouTube

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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the impact that changes at the DOJ will have as Biden hands off the presidency to Trump, examining the risk of retribution against those who sought to defend our democracy from MAGA.  Then, the #Sisters analyze the legality and effects of Trump’s initial Executive Orders and whether any judges or laws are capable of restraining his acts as the executive.  They also reflect on the universal pardons and commutations he issued for J6’ers, looking at how they hold up in light of precedent and the danger extremism still presents to our rights and freedoms.

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From Joyce- Birthright Citizenship

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