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Barb McQuade hosts a discussion on legal issues surrounding Trump's interference with mail-in voting and other significant legal cases.

Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the recent legal battles over Trump’s attempts to interfere with mail-in voting and the potential legal consequences for presidential election meddling. Then, the #Sisters review the legal issues surrounding another shooting of a civilian by ICE in Minnesota, Governor Abbott’s extradition attempts, and the federal charges filed against the agent. They also explore the mistrial in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, looking at the mental health issues involved, what happens when there is a hung jury, and the nuances in determining criminal responsibility. 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…

People in this episode

Host: Barb McQuade

Topics covered

• Trump mail-in voting
• legal battles
• ICE shooting
• Lindsay Clancy trial
• mental health issues
• criminal responsibility

Keywords

• Trump
• mail-in voting
• ICE
• Lindsay Clancy
• mistrial
• mental health
• criminal responsibility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ICE, Governor Abbott, SistersInLaw, Politicon

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

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