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30: Soda or Pop Aug 14, 2021

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The #SistersInLaw convene this week to talk about the recourse that former Governor Cuomo’s victims have to find justice. They also examine the increasing weaponization of the DOJ and look at the mask and vaccines mandates and prohibitions multiplying across the country. Which ones are likely to be challenged and which ones will continue to impact the pandemic recovery going forward?
For full transcript and notes go to https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/

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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
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29: Cuomo’s Defense Aug 07, 2021

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The #SistersInLaw convene this week to look at the issues that Governor Cuomo faces and what defense he might choose to use. Then, they ask if the DOJ has been tough enough on the participants and possible masterminds of the events of 1/6, and discuss what airlines can do in response to unruly passengers who have the potential to cause major chaos in the air.
Additional Reading From The #Sisters:
From Barb:
Trump and the Capitol Riot Hitman Analogyhttps://www.msnbc.com/opinion/trump-capitol-riot-hitman-analogy-n1275598
Wapo Article
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/08/05/heres-roadmap-justice-department-follow-investigating-trump/
From the Episode:
Jeffrey Clark Letter https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-doj-georgia-clark-rosen-donaghue or https://abcnews.go.com/US/doj-officials-rejected-colleagues-request-intervene-georgias-election/story?id=79243198

Clark letter in context of Donoghue notes https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/08/04/newly-released-letter-tells-us-more-about-trumps-last-ditch-push-steal-election/aa

Laws About Unruly Passengers
https://www.gjllp.com/news/criminal-laws-pertaining-to-unruly-airplane-passengers/

Pat Hovakimian Resignation Letter:
https://politicon.com/podcasts/cuomos-defense/
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28: Who Wants A Subpoena? Jul 31, 2021

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The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the latest developments becoming public about January 6th, and share their top picks for the people who may have been involved and deserve a subpoena. They also explain why the nominations for U.S. Attorney are so important, and examine the latest developments coming out of the Tokyo Olympics.
Recent Articles From The #Sisters:
Kimberly Atkins Stohr on Simone Biles’ Olympic decision.

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https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/
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27: Tom Barrack, 1/6 Commission, and DOJ Policy Jul 24, 2021

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The #SistersInLaw convene to discuss how important it is to depoliticize the 1/6 commission, before taking a look at the Tom Barrack indictment and the ways that we can deal with the pernicious influence of malicious foreign actors on our democracy. Then, they look at the ways that President Biden’s Department of Justice is changing the way it handles the press and its communications with the White House.
Recent Articles From The #Sisters:
Barb McQuade on the Justice Department’s new policy on the press.
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26: Nassar and the FBI, The Kraken & Voting Rights Jul 17, 2021

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For full show notes and transcript:
https://politicon.com/podcasts/nassar-and-the-fbi-the-kraken-voting-rights
The #SistersInLaw air the revelations about the FBI and the Larry Nassar case and look at how to change the culture of sexism that seems to be running rampant throughout our institutions. Then, they discuss whether a judge in Michigan will be able to banish the Kraken from our politics, and explore the other legal options we have for strengthening our country’s voting rights.
Recent Articles From The #Sisters And From This Week’s Episode:
Barb McQuade on the Kraken Hearing.
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25: Trumps Lawsuits, defending journalists & Gorsuch’s actions Jul 10, 2021

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https://politicon.com/podcasts/trumps-lawsuits-defending-journalists-gorsuchs-actions/
The #SistersInLaw sit down together to take on Justice Gorsuch’s recent actions and Trump’s lawsuit against the social media companies. Does either one have a true grasp on the First Amendment and how to best protect it? Or should we be looking at the DOJ’s efforts to defend the journalists who risk their safety to cover the most important issues facing our country?
Recent Article From The #Sisters:
Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the recent actions of Justice Gorsuch:https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/07/08/opinion/libel-laws-supreme-court-donald-trumps-not-so-funny-campaign-pledge/
Elena Kagan:Private Speech, Public Purpose: The Role of Governmental Motive in First Amendment Doctrinehttps://www.law.uchicago.edu/files/files/Private-Speech-Public-Purpose.pdf
Article On Elena Kagan's Views On Defamation And The First Amendment :https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41281.pdf
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24: Trump Org, Voting Rights Jul 03, 2021

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https://politicon.com/podcasts/trump-org-voting-rights/
The #SistersInLaw are back again this week following a special episode about the release of Bill Cosby to discuss the legal fate of Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg and whether he might flip. Then, they take on Brnovich vs. DNC and the need for voting rights-- with a little bit of celebration of Justice Kagan along the way.
Recent Articles From The #Sisters + The Brnovich Decision:
Barb McQuade on the Trump Org:https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/07/01/trump-organization-fraud-charges-pressure-weisselberg-flip/7824194002/
Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the recent Supreme Court Decision: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/07/01/opinion/supreme-court-took-hammer-voting-rights-proving-douglasss-words-still-true/
Brnovich Supreme Court Decision:https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/19-1257_g204.pdf
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23: Bill Cosby - Bonus Episode Jul 01, 2021

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The #SistersInLaw convene a special mid-week meeting to look at the appalling news about Bill Cosby. Why did the courts do what they did and is there a way to legally justify it? Have times really changed?
For full notes and transcript go to the episode webpage:
https://politicon.com/podcasts/bill-cosby/
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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/opinion/bill-cosby-released.html
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22: #FreeBritney, Chauvin, Supreme Court Round-Up. Jun 26, 2021

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