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Wife, Mom, UMich Law School Professor from Practice, MSNOW legal analyst, The Contrarian contributor, former U.S. Attorney, EDMI
@barbmcquade.bsky.social PinnedUpdated tour schedule for The Fix. Tickets available here. Hope to see you in one of these great cities! www.barbaramcquade.com
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialExecuting Hassan makes him a martyr. Livestreaming his death dehumanizes us all. 
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialCaught red-handed with sensitive national defense documents he was not legally entitled to possess, Trump obstructed justice by moving them around to evade detection. Now, he has the audacity to blame the investigators. His mentor, Roy Cohn, would be proud. Gift link
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/u...
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialThis Supreme Court would likely find it a violation of the first amendment. They think money is speech, as only a rich person would. 
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialDeath threats should not be part of public service. It’s no coincidence that this climate of fear coincides with Trump‘s rhetoric. I’m grateful for the public servants who serve anyway, but there are also good people unwilling to risk the safety of their families. 
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/u...
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialCitizens United could be overturned on the basis of a new understanding of the facts. Limits on expenditures that are narrowly tailored to achieve the compelling objective of fair elections could pass First Amendment scrutiny. But I don’t see this Court doing so, so we must amend the Constitution.
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialIn new episode of #SistersInLaw, we discuss the ongoing impact of the Dobbs decision on abortion laws, apparent violations of the Posse Comitatus Act, and reported criminal investigation of Cassidy Hutchinson, just in time for the midterms.
You can listen here 👇
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@barbmcquade.bsky.socialDonald Trump’s demolition of the rule of law makes a mockery of our Constitution and endangers our country. My thoughts in the Philadelphia @Inquirer.com.
www.inquirer.com/opinion/edit...
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialWe can debate the death penalty, but live-streaming an execution demeans human dignity, Hasan’s and ours.
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialEven Trump’s henchmen at DOJ are learning that you can’t indict a “grand conspiracy” without evidence.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/u...
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialReports say DOJ is conducting grand jury investigation of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. I’ll discuss either @jonathancapehart.bsky.social at 10:20 pm ET on @msnownews.bsky.social
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialQuotas all but ensure that ICE will skip the investigative work it takes to identify the undocumented immigrants who are genuine risks to public safety in favor of quick-hit arrests.
www.cnn.com/2026/10/08/p...
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialI spoke to Paul Lisnek about my new book, The Fix. Collective action is the key to overcoming a mob-style government. You can listen to our conversation here.
youtu.be/Ou3OtfcZIUE
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialNext he’ll be agreeing to call it “Trump Intelligence.” The new robber barons know what they need to say to appease their master and keep the money flowing.
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialThe #Sisters take your questions on the 8th Amendment, elevating a new Chief Justice, and election interference by foreign actors.
If you have a question for us, send to [email protected]
Listen to the latest episode here 👇
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@barbmcquade.bsky.socialWith elections ahead, what legal challenges can we expect at the Supreme Court? I talked with Julie Mason today on POTUS Channel on Sirius XM. You can listen here
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@barbmcquade.bsky.socialAnother court has rejected Trump’s efforts to evade Senate confirmation and override court appointments of US Attorneys. My thoughts in @opinion.bloomberg.com
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialIt’s October and the neighbors are back with #SkeletonCrew. Strong start!
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialFormer DOJ official Bruce Swartz explains why Trump’s $5000 “dividend” is illegal and is not covered by immunity from prosecution. 
www.justsecurity.org/159770/aucti...
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialJournalism and protest work — Trump says he will now use PAC funds instead of diverting our tax dollars to pay for $20 million ad campaign amid public outrage.
www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/u...
@barbmcquade.bsky.socialIllegal. Don’t waste your vote on Trump’s false promise to buy it.
