296: FACE Off
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The latest episode of #SistersInLaw delivers a scathing critique of the Trump administration's newly released 882-page report investigating the Biden Justice Department's use of the FACE Act—a law designed to protect access to reproductive health clinics and other facilities. The hosts, including legal luminaries Jill Wine-Banks, Joyce Vance, Barb McQuaid, and Kimberly Atkins-Dore, condemn the report as political propaganda, arguing it cherry-picks evidence to falsely claim that pro-life protesters were unfairly targeted for their beliefs. They emphasize that the individuals prosecuted under the FACE Act committed serious crimes—including violent obstruction and threats—many of whom were later pardoned by Trump, a move the panel calls both unjust and dangerous. The episode also exposes the massive expansion of ICE’s budget to $85 billion, dwarfing even the FBI’s, and highlights horrific raids and inhumane detention conditions, including a Chicago operation that targeted innocent residents and separated children from parents. Meanwhile, a landmark antitrust verdict against Live Nation and Ticketmaster—sparked by Swifties’ ticketing frustrations—has set a precedent for holding monopolies accountable, though meaningful price reductions remain uncertain. The episode closes with a powerful call to vigilance on civil liberties, justice, and corporate power, underscored by the hosts’ personal stories and fierce commitment to truth-telling.
The Trump DOJ's 882-page report on FACE Act prosecutions is a politically motivated attack that misrepresents the law and falsely claims peaceful protesters were targeted.
The FACE Act protects access to clinics and churches from violent obstruction—prosecutions were justified, not political, and juries, not prosecutors, decided guilt.
ICE’s budget has ballooned to $85 billion—larger than all other federal enforcement agencies combined—yet it’s used for politically driven raids, not public safety.
A Chicago ICE raid in 2024 involved warrantless home invasions, separating children from parents, and arresting U.S. citizens, with no legal justification.
The jury verdict against Live Nation and Ticketmaster confirms a monopoly that inflates ticket prices, but remedies like breaking up the companies are still pending.
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Welcome & Live Show Announcements
The hosts kick off the episode with excitement for their upcoming live shows in Denver and Atlanta, promoting tickets via politicon.com. They also introduce the episode’s focus: the FACE Act, Swifties One, and ICE’s actions.
Jill’s International Recognition for Her Pin Collection
Jill shares her feature in the Financial Times of London, highlighting her collection of message pins, including a rare ERA rhinestone pin and a historic opal and seed pearl brooch from Washington, D.C.'s Tiny Jewel Box.
The FACE Act & DOJ’s Weaponization Report
“This report comes in and it sort of cherry picks facts and takes them out of context, complains about one case where the defendant was acquitted, and says that this was all a political ploy on the part of the Biden Justice Department.”
Joyce Vance’s Personal Experience with Clinic Violence
“We live about a mile and a half as the crow flies away from the new women, all-women abortion clinic in Birmingham. And a bomb exploded there that morning. It killed a police officer. It seriously injured a nurse.”
ICE’s $85 Billion Budget & Human Rights Abuses
“They're spending it on agents who are ill-trained and who are making warrantless arrests despite the fact that warrants should be required. It's an abysmal, sad situation that we have to be afraid of federal enforcement officers.”
“spending it on agents who are ill -trained and who are making warrantless arrests despite the fact that warrants should be required. It's an abysmal, sad situation that we have to be afraid of federal. enforcement officers.”
“This report comes in and it sort of cherry picks facts and takes them out of context, complains about one case where the defendant was acquitted, and says that this was all a political ploy on the part of the Biden Justice Department.”
“The jury found that they were an illegal monopoly that was stifling competition. It was hindering innovation. And ultimately increasing the price of tickets for consumers.”
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joyce vance
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jill wine-banks
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live nation
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ticketmaster
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barb mcquaid
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biden justice department
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kimberly atkins-dore
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