About this episode
Jill Wine-Banks discusses legal arguments surrounding Trump's executive order and the implications for press freedom and anti-corruption legislation.
Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to explain the D.C. Circuit arguments over Trump’s 2025 executive order punishing elite law firms for representing clients and causes he dislikes, the firms’ lower court wins, the government’s failed arguments, and the court’s skepticism. Then, the #Sisters examine the DOJ subpoena to the Wall Street Journal issued as part of a leak investigation, and discuss its threat to press freedom. They also review Jamie Raskin’s anti-corruption bills that strengthen emoluments rules, ban pardon payments, and further other good-government reforms. 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 Unforgivable , is now available, and for a limited time, you have the exclusive opportunity to order a signed copy here . Barb is going on a book…
People in this episode
Host: Jill Wine-Banks
Topics covered
- Trump executive order
- press freedom
- DOJ subpoena
- anti-corruption bills
- emoluments rules
- good-government reforms
Keywords
- Trump
- executive order
- press freedom
- DOJ
- subpoena
- anti-corruption
- Jamie Raskin
- emoluments
- good-government reforms
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Department of Justice, Wall Street Journal
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