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330: Everything Is Illegal

πŸ“Ί #SistersInLaw πŸ• August 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
πŸ“ Source based in: World β€Ί Northern Hemisphere β€Ί North America β€Ί United States

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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the recent developments in the fraud case against the SPLC by doing a deep dive into the background of the organization, explaining the charges against it, and highlighting the political motivations for the charges.Β  Then, the #Sisters expose the issues with Trump’s relase of Truth API, explore possible 1st Amendment challenges, and the ethical dillemas involved.Β  They also review the DOJ’s dismissal of its case against Harvard University regarding allegations of anti-semitism, the applicable legal framework, and the political machinations involved.

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