SCOTUS Overload

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.

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How Many Fishing Jokes Can We Make?

#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.

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Donald’s Defense Debunked

#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.

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Donald Trump Indicted: Reverse King Midas

#SistersInLaw fill us in on Trump’s indictment by Jack Smith on felony charges and explain why the Espionage Act is involved.  They also debate the significance of the crossover by conservative justices to uphold voting rights, before looking at a judge’s recent order striking down a drag show ban and the implications that laws targeting these performances have for the 1st Amendment.

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