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Barb McQuade and Jill Wine-Banks discuss listener questions on immigration courts, constitutional conventions, and the legacy of Richard Nixon.

In this episode of Sisters Sidebar, Barb McQuade and Jill Wine-Banks answer listener questions on moving immigration courts to the judicial branch, how to call a constitutional convention, and more. They explain why immigration judges should be independent from the DOJ, discuss the legal effect of pardons on guilt and restitution, push back against attempts to downplay Watergate and rehabilitate Richard Nixon, clarify how a constitutional convention would work under Article V, and strongly advocate for more cameras in courtrooms to increase public trust in the judicial branch. Freshen up your spring wardrobe! Get the ReSIStance T-Shirt, Mini Tote, and other #SistersInLaw gear at politicon.com/merch ! Additional #SistersInLaw Projects #SistersInLaw Main Show Jill’s Politicon YouTube Show: Just The Facts 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 . Order Barb’s new book, The Fix , or her first book, Attack From Within , now in paperback. Add the #Sisters & your other favorite Politicon podcast hosts on Bluesky Get your #SistersInLaw MERCH at…

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Hosts: Barb McQuade, Jill Wine-Banks

Topics covered

• immigration courts
• constitutional convention
• Watergate
• Richard Nixon
• judicial branch
• public trust
• courtroom cameras

Keywords

• immigration judges
• pardon
• Article V
• Watergate
• courtroom transparency
• judicial independence

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Organizations: DOJ, Politicon

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

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