227: Giving Up Is Unforgivable

227: Giving Up Is Unforgivable

Author: Politicon March 15, 2025 Duration: 58:01
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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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Four women who have been at the very center of American legal and political power come together for frank, insightful, and often surprising conversations. #SistersInLaw, from Politicon, features Joyce Vance, Barbara McQuade, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, and Jill Wine-Banks-each a former federal prosecutor or top legal analyst-as they dissect the week’s most pressing news. This podcast goes beyond the headlines, offering a unique blend of legal expertise, historical context, and sharp commentary that only insiders with their depth of experience can provide. Listeners hear these sisters in law break down complex court rulings, political maneuvers, and constitutional questions with clarity and a shared sense of purpose. Their dynamic discussions cut through the noise, revealing the underlying mechanisms of justice and governance. It’s a masterclass in understanding how the law truly intersects with politics and daily life, delivered with the candor and rapport of trusted colleagues. For anyone seeking to comprehend the real stakes behind today’s stories, this is an essential listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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228: Mr.Bright Shiny Thing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:17
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJoyce 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…
226: The Best Kind Of Nerd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:24
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJill 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 e…
225: Other Than That Mrs. Lincoln, How Was The Show? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:06
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchBarb 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 ove…
224: Reaping The Whirlwind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:35
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJoyce 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 va…
223: Gobsmackingly Corrupt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:58
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchKimberly 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…
222: Musk & His Minions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:43
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze the legality of DOGE, the capabilities and dangers of the team Elon has brought together, the effectiveness of cha…
221: No Such Thing As Honor Anymore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:30
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchBarb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to explore the legality and ramifications of Trump’s firings of J6 prosecutors and over a dozen inspectors general. Then, the #S…
220: Serious, Serious Trouble [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:47
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJoyce 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 retribu…
219: TikTok ticking away [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:13
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchBarb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to review the SCOTUS decision upholding a US-based TikTok ban unless it divests from its Chinese parent company and explain the…
218: YOLO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:24
Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt at politicon.com/merchJill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s unconditional discharge, the role his election to the presidency had on his treatment by the law, his stat…