135: Donald’s Defense Debunked

#SistersInLaw dive into the validity of the various defense strategies Trump might use, and how being charged with violating The Espionage Act instead of the Presidential Records Act is so significant.  Then, they look at the pitfalls and potential issues posed by Judge Cannon being the one to handle the case, and explain the Supreme Court’s recent reaffirmation of the Indian Child Welfare Act.WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPTEmail: [email protected] or tweet using #SistersInLawJILL’S RECIPES:Find more click here  CHILLED WATERMELON SOUPOne bowl contains 90 calories and almost zero fat. Makes 4 servings.1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped1 tbsp brown sugar2 limes: one for zest and both for juice3 cups cubed and seeded watermelon2 mint leaves, plus more for garnish1/4 cup sparkling wine (or sparkling water)In a small nonstick skillet, gently sauté ginger, sugar, and zest over medium heat 2 minutes. Add lime juice and simmer until no liquid remains. Transfer mixture to a blender and add watermelon, mint, and sparkling wine. Puree until smooth; strain with sieve into bowl. Chill soup at least 3 hours before serving. For a more elegant version: Divide soup into 2 equal portions. Freeze a portion for 3 hours to make a granité (a slushy of sorts) and chill remaining half for 3 hours. Scrape granité into 4 bowls and pour chilled soup over granité. Garnish with mint leaves; serve immediately.Please Support This Week’s SponsorsHelloFresh: Enjoy 16 free meals plus free shipping with delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters16 and use promo code: SISTERS16Reel Paper:Get 30% off your first order and free shipping of environmentally friendly paper products when you sign up for a subscription at reelpaper.com/sisters and use the promo code: SISTERSThrive Causemetics: For 20% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: JF9FD0X3425MOlive & June:Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SILGet More From #Sisters In LawJoyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC | Civil Discourse SubstackJill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal PresidentKimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound NewsletterBarb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC