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Joyce White Vance

@joycewhitevance.bsky.social

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My Book: Giving Up Is Unforgivable |UALawSchool |MSNOW Legal Analyst |Podcasts #SistersInLaw & Cafe Insider|Obama US Atty |25 year fed'l prosecutor|Wife & Mom of 4|Knits a lot|Civil Discourse newsletter: joycevance.substack.com

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Dr. Susan G (she/her) @madtownmama.bsky.social · 15h

This post from JWV is definitely worth your time to read.

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Penny Justice💙 @penny4justice.bsky.social · 10h

Thank you, Joyce. It's this kind of highly informative article that gives all Americans a concise and truthful description of how these cases came to be and how they unraveled and were legally decided in favor of the plaintiffs.

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Eliz PhotoClique @elizphotoclique.bsky.social · 6h

As always, a good overview by @joycewhitevance.bsky.social 👍 . Another Bad Day in Court for Trump . joycevance.substack.com/p/another-ba...

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Another Bad Day in Court for Trump

Today, as Trump was busy trying (and failing) to convince his own people that “affordability” is a word made up by Democrats, the courts were having a field day with him.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 19h

Good news. This was always a bad idea.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 19h

How many cases broke bad for Trump in court today? I count a number of them today in this piece, which I hope you’ll take a moment to read. joycevance.substack.com/p/another-ba...

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Another Bad Day in Court for Trump

Today, as Trump was busy trying (and failing) to convince his own people that “affordability” is a word made up by Democrats, the courts were having a field day with him.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Remember when Judge Cannon blocked release of Vol. II of Jack Smith’s report? The part about the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case? Now there’s an encouraging update & you’ll want to know all about it. joycevance.substack.com/p/finally-vo...

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Finally. Volume II.

Jack Smith’s Mar-a-Lago report should be public. Donald Trump wants to keep that from happening.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Judge had the discretion to dismiss WITHOUT prejudice but in a censure of how prosecutors played loose & fast with what they knew to be the evidence in this case, has dismissed WITH prejudice. The gov’t is out of business in this one.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Trump is getting pushback, even in Alabama joycevance.substack.com/p/florida-me...

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This Friday, Donald Trump will be in Mobile, Alabama, the place where his first campaign really started to gain traction after then-Alabama Senator Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III threw his support ...

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

All of this happened yesterday: Jack Smith testified Trump still wants his name on the Kennedy Ctr CNN, MSNOW & Politico asked a court to keep forcing Trump to give them WH access A DC appeals court decides if the Trump admin can be investigated for contempt joycevance.substack.com/p/flooding-t...

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Flooding the Zone

Jack Smith kicked off his testimony on the Hill today like this: “I stand by my decisions as special counsel, including my decision to bring charges against President Trump.” He told senators that his...

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

If you need a refresher about the issues involved in release of Vol. 2 of Jack Smith’s report, you’re not alone. The case was briefed months ago, but has been sitting on the court’s docket waiting for oral argument. I wrote about it back then: joycevance.substack.com/p/trumps-pas...

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Trump's Past Is Catching Up With Him

We’ve discussed Trump’s ongoing efforts to prevent the release of former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on the now-dismissed classified documents prosecution against the president.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

And this morning the 11th Circuit has moved up oral argument in the case arguing for release of Vol. 2 of Jack Smith’s report to Nov 3. What’s in the water in Atlanta?

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

What emerges when you take a deep breath is a picture of what we all know by now to be true. This is not a president who is committed to governing, to public service. This is a smash and grab, and we are the victims. joycevance.substack.com/p/flooding-t...

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Flooding the Zone

Jack Smith kicked off his testimony on the Hill today like this: “I stand by my decisions as special counsel, including my decision to bring charges against President Trump.” He told senators that his...

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

An 11th Cir panel has refused to reverse the district judge & stay the sanctions she imposed on the plaintiffs in the slush fund case, Trump v IRS, strongly suggesting it was a collusive lawsuit designed to deliver relief to the parties.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The prosecution is struggling in oral argument over whether Judge Boasberg can conduct contempt proceedings; the judges are pointing out its position is contrary to its own internal rules. You can listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A1B...

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Last night I wrote about consequences, and what happens when the courts give Trump a pass. I hope you'll take a moment to read it, especially in this moment where we see the Court isn't immune to public pressure—Justice Alito just recused from a case because of it.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Trump’s attack on the free press is so transparent that we can all see through it. It’s not about national security, it’s about his inability to deal with criticism. Without a free press, we lose our ability to keep track of what our government is up to. joycevance.substack.com/p/consequenc...

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Last Thursday, the White House, almost as soon as Judge Kelly entered his order forcing the administration to restore access to CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, began searching for play in the joints.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The world might look very different right now if Judge Boasberg had been able to hold contempt proceedings in 2025 & the administration had been held accountable. Instead, emboldened by his success, Trump continues to treat the courts like a game to be played. joycevance.substack.com/p/consequenc...

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Last Thursday, the White House, almost as soon as Judge Kelly entered his order forcing the administration to restore access to CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, began searching for play in the joints.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It’s going to be another buckle up kind of week, with lots of lawsuits and legal issues in motion. Here’s what I’m watching and why it matters: joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...

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September 27, 2026

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God @thegodshow.com · 27/09/2026

Thou shalt not use tax dollars to pay for fascist commercials.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I’ll take “things that happen when SCOTUS won’t tell you n for $1000, Alex www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...

Video: Trump’s 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, With Taxpayers Paying For It

An ad nearly identical to one President Trump ran during his 2024 campaign returned on Saturday, paid for using public money. Several ethics lawyers it may violate federal law.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 27/09/2026

Punxsutawney Jill is sticking her head out a little early this cycle.

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robertmihaly1.bsky.social @robertmihaly1.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If you haven't read the daily posts from @joycewhitevance.bsky.social, you can catch up now. She makes confusing legal issues understandable, especially in the age of Trump and complicit GOP. We need to know what they're up to. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-sunday...

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The Sunday Morning Wrap-Up

Here’s the highlight reel of last week’s posts and events.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It was a busy week, and a lot of important things happened all at once. Get caught up on anything you missed—links to all of this week’s Civil Discourse columns are here. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-sunday...

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The Sunday Morning Wrap-Up

Here’s the highlight reel of last week’s posts and events.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The amazing @mollyjongfast.bsky.social: "Mr. Trump’s cabinet was picked like something out of Bama rush" www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/o...

Opinion | The Mean Girls Presidency

Our government is being run by a clique of middle-aged guys.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

No. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

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Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park

Major League Baseball contacted the administration about hosting a game in a national park, with an agency official scouting Grand Teton as a possible location.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Tonight, pictures of chickens. It’s been a long week. We deserve some down time. joycevance.substack.com/p/some-chick...

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It’s very good to be a chicken.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Having a free press is essential to a democracy. That’s why Donald Trump wants to do away with the free press. Here’s what you need to know now: substack.com/home/post/p-...

Just after midnight last night, Judge Kelly entered an order directing the president to unban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House grounds.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

1/ Lots going on this morning as banned journalists reenter the WH following an emergency motion. I explained the issues last night: joycevance.substack.com/p/king-trump...

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King Trump: Privileges, Not Rights

It’s all about whether the press can criticize the president

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

1/That didn’t take long: Judge Kelly enters a 14-day temp injunction based only on due process. CNN, MSNOW & Politico get their hard passes back while briefing for a prelim injunc happens. No stay of the order b/c it’s likely not appealable the Judge says. joycevance.substack.com/p/king-trump...

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King Trump: Privileges, Not Rights

It’s all about whether the press can criticize the president

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WhippetRun @whippetrun.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Kaitlin Collins walking into the White House tomorrow 😂@kaitlancollins.bsky.social

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Man Sits Down with Camping Chair

ALT: Man Sits Down with Camping Chair

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

1/That didn’t take long: Judge Kelly enters a 14-day temp injunction based only on due process. CNN, MSNOW & Politico get their hard passes back while briefing for a prelim injunc happens. No stay of the order b/c it’s likely not appealable the Judge says. joycevance.substack.com/p/king-trump...

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King Trump: Privileges, Not Rights

It’s all about whether the press can criticize the president

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Kings grant privileges. Constitutions grant rights. The difference is stark. And un-American. Today, a Judge held a hearing on whether the press can still criticize the president. Here’s what happened: joycevance.substack.com/p/king-trump...

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King Trump: Privileges, Not Rights

It’s all about whether the press can criticize the president

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This is one you just have to read for yourself. The Trump administration killed the investigation, which involved subjects in both parties, when it got rid of agents & prosecutors who worked the Trump prosecutions. joycevance.substack.com/p/a-bad-tues...

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A Bad Tuesday in Maine if Your Name is Susan Collins

And a new order in Katie Phang’s Epstein Files case

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We go through the indictment of a defense contractor that helped ProPublica come up with a story that looks really bad for Maine Senator Susan Collins & assess the evidnece joycevance.substack.com/p/a-bad-tues...

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A Bad Tuesday in Maine if Your Name is Susan Collins

And a new order in Katie Phang’s Epstein Files case

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Trump has made it easier to prove the First Amendment claims against him. @PreetBharara.bsky.social and I discuss how news orgs are challenging his decision to ban them from the White House. Listen to a new @cafedotcom.bsky.social Insider podcast: cafe.visitlink.me/OW3BwM

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Join Ezra Levin and me today, Tuesday, at 1pm ET for a Substack Live to talk about the next No Kings event and how every eligible citizen can make plans to vote—no matter what. joycevance.substack.com/p/substack-l...

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Substack Live with Indivisible Co-Founder Ezra Levin

Tuesday, September 21 at 1 pm ET

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A huge thank you to CNN, MS NOW, Politico, ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, Fox News, PBS News, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post, HuffPost, the Associated Press, Reuters, Getty Images, and AFP for standing together in defense of a free press.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tonight’s post is long. I bet you knew it would be. Be kind to yourself and consider reading it in “courses” or with an intermission. But please do read the whole thing. It matters. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-wolf-c...

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The Wolf Came As A Wolf: Trump and the First Amendment

Tonight’s post is long.

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Alan Stamm @alanstamm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Trump's media ban "is about more than the rights of journalists," @joycewhitevance.bsky.social posts. "It is about the right of the American people to learn from the press about their government and what it is doing."

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It’s a Nice First Amendment You’ve Got There…

Mea culpa for the long post on a Saturday night, but read on and see if you don’t agree that it’s essential.

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DJ "Jo" NoneYa 🟧 @djnoneya.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Republican who oversees South Dakota’s elections endorses a Democrat in the race to succeed her" apnews.com/article/sout...

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

No words, except for Go Vote.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

MS NOW, CNN & Politico announced they will sue the White House today for banning them, legend 1st and 5th amendment violations.

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Owen From Ohio @owenfromohio.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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Stuart @mcdargh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

So, when a journalist from any network is asked who he or she works for, they should say, “for the American people”.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Very thoughtful thread here:

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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Ways to block the sweetheart deal/Paramount merger: JOIN A RALLY NEAR YOU: Oakland Sunday, Sept 20, 5PM PT outside CA AG Bonta’s office: www.mobilize.us/notabovethel... NYC- outside NY AG James’ office: www.mobilize.us/notabovethel... LA: www.mobilize.us/notabovethel... Sign the petition as well:

Block the Merger: Don't Settle with Paramount! · Not Above the Law

Join us to rally outside of the California Attorney General's Oakland office! We need Attorney General Rob Bonta to stand strong against a Paramount-Warner Brothers Merger. A core principle behind a...

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Proud to be on MS NOW this morning

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

1/When you learned Trump banned MS NOW, CNN & Politico from the WH, the first thought that crossed your mind was probably, “That has to violate the First Amendment.” You would not be wrong. joycevance.substack.com/p/its-a-nice...

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It’s a Nice First Amendment You’ve Got There…

Mea culpa for the long post on a Saturday night, but read on and see if you don’t agree that it’s essential.

Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Lesson learned from building the ballroom: Just say it’s for the military