Amicus: A Law Review

The Supreme Court is in high gear, clearing Alabama to redraw its congressional map, slashing a majority-black district, signaling a restrictive future for voting rights. Regulatory bodies like the SEC and FCC score major wins, affirming their enforcement powers. Meanwhile, the President’s grand ballroom plans hit a skeptical appeals court. Federal district courts are busy, […]

Sat Jun 6, 2026

1:26:36

This episode dives into the legal chaos surrounding President Trump’s controversial $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, halted by a federal judge for potential constitutional breaches. Jim Santelle explores the fallout from this fund, including its questionable legality and the reopening of a dismissed $10 billion lawsuit involving Trump’s tax records. Also on the docket: the DOJ’s […]

Sat May 30, 2026

1:27:04

Jim Santelle delves into the legal mayhem surrounding the establishment of a controversial $1.8 billion Weaponization Reimbursement Fund by the Trump administration. This unauthorized fund, allegedly compensating victims of ‘lawfare’ and government weaponization, raises eyebrows as it’s carved from the Judgment Fund, a congressional creation meant for litigation judgments. Santelle critiques the fund’s dubious legality, […]

Sat May 23, 2026

1:27:06

This episode dives into unexpected twists in criminal cases across America. Jim Santelle reviews the South Carolina Supreme Court’s reversal of Alex Murdoch’s murder convictions due to jury interference, a mistrial declared in Harvey Weinstein’s rape case in Manhattan, and the commutation of sentence for Colorado election denier Tina Peters. The podcast also covers a […]

Sat May 16, 2026

1:27:16

This episode dives into recent legal battles shaping America’s political landscape. The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana vs. Callais has ignited redistricting wars, allowing states like Tennessee to redraw congressional maps, potentially disenfranchising minority voters. Meanwhile, Virginia’s Supreme Court struck down a Democratic referendum on procedural grounds, highlighting the ongoing tug-of-war over partisan gerrymandering. In […]

Sat May 9, 2026

1:27:10

Jim Santelle dives into the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the Callais case, which reshapes the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Court’s ruling diminishes Section 2, demanding proof of intentional racial discrimination for gerrymandering claims, empowering states to redraw districts without federal oversight unless blatant racial bias is shown. Santelle reviews historical strides in […]

Sat May 2, 2026

1:27:14

Host Jim Santelle delves into the tumultuous world of justice and politics, dissecting investigations of political figures like John Brennan and Jerome Powell, which raise eyebrows for their seemingly partisan motives. Santelle critiques the Department of Justice’s handling and misuse of subpoenas, highlighting the troubling trend of investigations serving as punishment. The episode shifts focus […]

Sat Apr 25, 2026

1:27:03

This episode of Amicus dives into pivotal legal happenings shaping America and beyond. The U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of oil companies, allowing them to move environmental lawsuits from state to federal courts, spotlighting corporate influence in environmental justice. Meanwhile, a New York jury brands Live Nation a monopoly, igniting antitrust debates. Abroad, a […]

Sat Apr 18, 2026

1:27:20

Todd Blanche steps into his role as Acting Attorney General amidst a storm of controversies and policy shifts. Asserting DOJ’s allegiance to President Trump, Blanche inherits a slew of legal quagmires, including the politically charged investigation into Cassidy Hutchinson and the rescission of civil rights settlements for transgender students. The DOJ’s credibility takes a hit […]

Sat Apr 11, 2026

1:26:44

The U.S. Supreme Court took center stage this week, striking down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, citing free speech concerns, while skepticism loomed large over President Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship. Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized that the Constitution remains unchanged despite modern issues like birth tourism. Simultaneously, drama unfolded at the Department of […]

Sat Apr 4, 2026

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