294: Law Of War

294: Law Of War

From #SistersInLaw by Politicon

April 11, 2026 · 56 min · Episode 294

About this episode

Joyce Vance hosts a discussion on the implications of Trump's threats regarding Iran, the laws of war, and the importance of the Presidential Records Act.

Get tickets for the #SistersInLaw live shows in Denver, Colorado, on 4/23/26, and in Atlanta, Georgia on 5/3/26 at politicon.com/tour Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Trump’s threat to end Iran’s civilization, what it takes for the country to officially declare war, the Geneva Convention, and the potential consequences for violating the laws of war. Then, the #Sisters explain the Presidential Records Act and why it’s so important for preserving an accurate history of events and leaving behind a trove of reference materials for legal challenges to past policy. They also explore the value of due process in asylum claims and expose the troubling purge of immigration judges by the Trump administration. Remember to send in audio questions to SistersInLaw@politicon.com for the #Sisters to answer on their new companion podcast, SistersInLaw Sidebar ! It airs Wednesdays wherever you normally get your podcasts! Get the brand new ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch ! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects Check out Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts Check out Kim’s Newsletter: The Gavel Joyce’s new book, Giving Up Is…

People in this episode

Host: Joyce Vance

Topics covered

  • law of war
  • Trump administration
  • Presidential Records Act
  • asylum claims
  • immigration judges
  • Geneva Convention

Keywords

  • law of war
  • Trump
  • Geneva Convention
  • Presidential Records Act
  • asylum claims
  • immigration judges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Geneva Convention, Trump administration

Books & works: Giving Up Is Unforgivable, The Fix, Attack From Within

Places: Denver, Colorado, Atlanta, Georgia

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