Republican Chaos

The #SistersInLaw come together to explain the civil suit filed by the estate of Officer Sicknick against Trump and other insurrectionists, plus what goes into determining culpability and damages.  They also lay out the SCOTUS’ selective use of originalism to expand the scope of the 2nd Amendment, and break down the political and international implications of the Republicans' failure to elect a Speaker of the House.

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A New Year Begins

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to lay out the lies of congressman elect George Santos and how he might face prosecution on charges of wire fraud or violating campaign finance laws.  Then, they discuss the sentences of two of the plotters who attempted to kidnap MI Gov. Whitmer, and how the SCOTUS might decide if it’s legal to continue to hold Title 42 in place.

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Happy Holidays

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to break down the J6 Committee’s 4 different criminal referrals of Trump to the DOJ, and weigh the prospects they each have of succeeding.  They also look at the laws behind the release of his tax returns and if he faces any legal penalties, before discussing the effects of Title 42 on immigrants and asylum seekers as well as if it will remain in place.

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Aaron Rupar | iGen Politics w/ Victor Shi & Jill WIne-Banks

Hosts Jill Wine-Banks and Victor Shi are joined by Aaron Rupar who was recently banned from Twitter by Elon Musk. Together, they talk about Elon Musk’s decision to ban journalists and the impact that has on free speech, journalists, and democracy. They also discuss the growing movement on the right and what it will take to stop it.

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A Lifetime Movie

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the legal situation faced by Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX with a focus on extradition laws, and define what goes into hate crimes and domestic terrorism prosecutions as both continue to rise.  Then, they celebrate the Respect For Marriage Act and dive into how the legislative branch can preempt the SCOTUS in light of possible action like the Dobbs decision.

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