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Barb McQuade and Kimberly Atkins Stohr discuss listener questions on legal topics including selective prosecution and the filibuster.

Barb McQuade and Kimberly Atkins Stohr answer listener questions on everything from selective prosecution to the origins of the filibuster. They discuss how discrimination claimants can proceed given the current state of the EEOC, the lack of a federal duty to disclose a member of Congress’s death, the distinction between prosecutorial discretion and selective prosecution, how the shadow docket differs from the full merits process, whether a newly convened special grand jury in D.C. might target Anthony Fauci or Jack Smith, and the historical roots of the filibuster rule as an obstructive tool rather than a way to force consensus. 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…

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Hosts: Barb McQuade, Kimberly Atkins Stohr

Topics covered

• selective prosecution
• filibuster
• discrimination claims
• prosecutorial discretion
• shadow docket
• special grand jury

Keywords

• selective prosecution
• filibuster
• discrimination
• EEOC
• prosecutorial discretion
• shadow docket
• grand jury

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EEOC

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

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