33: Insurrectionists, Shadow Dockets & The Kraken

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to fill you in on the latest developments from the 1/6 commission and how our government is handling its cases.  Then, they explain the role of the Supreme Court’s shadow docket and how it impacts our legal system before looking at the Kraken case.  After the ruling in Michigan, the lawyers face sanctions that might prevent frivolous challenges to our elections. Click here for transcript  Links To This Week’s Sponsors Headspace: For a free one-month trial with access to headspace’s full library go to headspace.com and use promo code: SISTERS Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. sign up for your trial at noom.com. Helix: For up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners go to helixsleep.com and use the promo code: SISTERS200. More Reading from the #SistersInLaw  From Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the Supreme Court’s Shadow Docket From Barb McQuad on the Kraken Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC 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 Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw