254: Threat To The First Amendment

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to explain how the Dobbs decision has created a legal framework for Alabama’s ban on IVF and look at the potential challenges that could overturn it.  Then, the #Sisters discuss the legality and lies of Alexander Smirnov’s allegations against President Biden, the role of Russian disinformation, and the political impact.  They also examine a CROWN Act based challenge pushing back against the discriminatory policy of a Texas high school. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  Mentioned By The #Sisters: Birthright: A War Story Alabama’s IVF policy destroyed by a cartoon The rise of christian nationalism in the MAGA movement by Heidi Przybyla Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  Thrive Causemetics:  For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters Framebridge:  Visit framebridge.com or a retail store to beautifully custom frame just about anything!  OneSkin:  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at www.oneskin.co #oneskinpod 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

24 Helmi 202455min

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to review the Fani Willis hearing, describe the effect it will have on the RICO prosecution, and weigh the potential for her disqualification.  Then the #Sisters discuss the $350+ million civil fraud judgment against Trump, the damages caused by his fraud and tax evasion, the restrictions on his family’s business activities, and how the payment process works.  They also cover the scheduling of his New York hush money trial in late March, the progress of his immunity claim and its impact on the DC trial, and the necessity of a speedy trial.    Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  Mentioned By The #Sisters: From Kim on the impact of Trump’s fraud and tax evasion Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Blueland: For 15% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters Helix:  Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters and use code: HELIXPARTNER20 Reel Paper: Get 30% off a subscription and free shipping on sustainable paper products for your home when you go to reelpaper.com/sil and use promo code: SIL HoneyLove:  Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepod 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

17 Helmi 20241h 13min

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to cover the judicial decisions affecting Trump’s prosecutions, including the SCOTUS ruling in Trump’s Colorado ballot case, the DC Circuit's denial of presidential immunity, and Alan Weisselbberg’s potential perjury in the NY fraud case.  Then, the #Sisters share their take on Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on the decision not to prosecute President Biden for mishandling classified documents and why the report is problematic.  They also discuss the jury verdict defending Michael Mann’s climate change data from defamatory attacks and explore what it means for science. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  Mentioned By The #Sisters: Barb on ending anonymity online Barb’s SquareSpace Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Factor: Get 50% off your first box of delicious ready to eat meals and two free wellness shots per box while your subscription is active with code SIL50 at factormeals.com/sil50 OneSkin:  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at www.oneskin.co #oneskinpod Aura:  Take your family’s cybersecurity to the highest level.  Get a 14 day trial and explore their parental control options for FREE when you visit aura.com/sisters HoneyLove:  Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepod Osea Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SIL 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

10 Helmi 20241h 4min

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the delays from Judge Chutkan and Judge Engoron, civil bench trial verdicts, and the questionable effectiveness of the FBI’s search of Mar-A-Lago.  The #Sisters also dive into the facts surrounding the allegations of impropriety facing Fani Willis and one of her prosecutors, the possible consequences of their relationship, and how it affects the GA RICO trial. Then, they look at Jack Smith’s meeting with Judge Cannon, detail the Classified Information Procedures Act, and game out the progression of Trump’s FL case. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  Mentioned By The #Sisters: Watergate Courtroom Sketches of Jill Kim’s Graduation Photo Joyce and Barb on the Fulton County disqualification allegations Joyce on handling classified material at trial Joyce on why Fani Willis is not disqualified under GA law The quick guide to CIPA Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Thrive Causemetics:  For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters Happy Viking: For 20% off delicious superfoods and protein shakes, go to drinkhappyviking.com and use the code: SISTERS HelloFresh:  Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREE Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  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

3 Helmi 20241h 3min

Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the impact of Trump’s testimony during the conclusion of E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case against him, Peter Navarro’s sentencing, and the ongoing 14th Amendment ballot challenges.  The #Sisters then dive into the battle between the SCOTUS and Governor Abbott over the placement of razor wire at the border, and weigh whether we are moving closer to secession.  They also analyze the effects of deepfakes and disinformation on our democracy and rights, and what can be done to protect us. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  Mentioned By The #Sisters: From Barb on swatting and the rise of political violence From Kim on deep fakes and the consequences for democracy Article 1 of the Constitution Article 4 of the Constitution TX Governor Abbott’s Border Statement Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREE OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code SISTERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Lomi: Turn your food waste into plant-food at the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL to save $50 at lomi.com/SIL Osea Malibu: Get 10% off your order of clean beauty products from OSEA Malibu when you go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SIL 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

27 Tammi 20241h

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to review E. Jean Carroll’s second civil case against Trump, the impact of his cases on the campaign, and developments in his ongoing 14th Amendment ballot challenges.  Then, the #Sisters explain the Article 2 requirements for the presidency, and pick apart Trump’s birther attacks on President Obama and Nikki Haley.  From there, they dive into the DOJ’s review of the Uvalde shooting’s law enforcement response, share the recommendations that might prevent future tragedies, and discuss how they might be enforced.. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Barb’s Book Tour  Mentioned By The #Sisters: Uvalde Executive Summary Uvalde Full Critical Incident Review Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Aura:  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/sisters Reel Paper: Get 30% off a subscription and free shipping on sustainable paper products for your home when you go to http://reelpaper.com/SIL and use promo code: SISTERS Wild Grain:  Get $30 off and free croissants in every box when you start your subscription getting delicious quick bake artisanal pastries, pastas, and bread when you go to wildgrain.com/sisters and use promo code: SISTERS Honeylove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/sisters! #honeylovepod 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

20 Tammi 202445min

Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the biggest developments in Trump’s trials, including the prospect he gains presidential immunity,  his closing argument in the New York fraud case, threats to Judge Engoron, and the potential of a second judgment against him for defaming E. Jean Carroll.  Then, the #Sisters cover the allegations of corruption surrounding AG Fani Willis’ relationship with the lead prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case, and the legal battle for transgender rights in Alabama after the courts upheld a ban on medical care for adolescents. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Mentioned By The #Sisters: From Barb on the 25% who believe that the FBI instigated the Jan. 6 attack From Kim on Trump’s attempt to argue presidential immunity Please Support This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREE Helix:  Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners! Go to helixsleep.com/sisters and use code: HELIXPARTNER20 Blueland: For 15% off your order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters Thrive Causemetics:  For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  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

13 Tammi 20241h 13min

Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the efforts by Trump to get certiorari while he attempts to stay on the ballot amid 14th Amendment based removals, and weigh whether it is a legal or political decision.  Then, the #Sisters explain the legal battles being waged in Texas over important rights and freedoms.  First, they break down President Biden’s suit against Texas over immigration enforcement and explain why the federal government takes precedence over the state due to the supremacy clause.  From there, they cover how post-Dobbs restrictions have brought Texas’ emergency room abortion ban into conflict with medicine’s best practices. Get your #SistersInLaw gear or the perfect gift at politicon.com/merch WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Email: SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or Thread to @sistersInLaw.podcast Get Barb’s New Book:  Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America Please Support This Week’s Sponsors Happy Viking: For 20% off delicious superfoods and protein shakes, go to drinkhappyviking.com and use the code: SISTERS OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code: SISTERS at oneskin.co #oneskinpod HelloFresh:  Enjoy a free breakfast item per box delivered right to your door for as long as you’re subscribed when you go to hellofresh.com/sistersfree and use promo code: SISTERSFREE Athena Club:  Get 20% off razors for a perfect shave when you go to athenaclub.com and use the code: SIL 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

6 Tammi 202459min