Amicus: A Law Review

Host Jim Santelle delves into the legal turmoil enveloping Minneapolis. The U.S. Department of Justice, under Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, reverses its stance to investigate the murder of Alex Pretti by ICE agents, igniting debates on civil rights and federal overreach. Chief Judge Patrick Schultz lambasts the DOJ for its unprecedented move to overturn […]

Amicus dives into two Supreme Court oral arguments: a Second Amendment case from Hawaii challenging property rights versus gun rights, and a high-stakes battle over presidential powers to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The Court seems poised to uphold property rights and protect Federal Reserve independence, signaling skepticism towards Trump’s attempts to fire Cook […]

This week’s legal landscape is a whirlwind of judicial power and constitutional debates. In Minneapolis, a federal judge clamps down on ICE agents’ overreach, stirring lawsuits and resignations as the DOJ eyes criminal probes against local leaders. The Insurrection Act rears its head, only for Trump to backtrack amid backlash. Meanwhile, in Virginia, turmoil ensues […]

Host Jim Santelle dives into the legal maelstrom sparked by the U.S. apprehension of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, dissecting international law and presidential power. The episode scrutinizes America’s controversial military role in Venezuela, echoing past actions in Panama. Shifting gears, it explores the tragic ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, examining constitutional standards for law […]

In the early hours of Saturday, January 3, the US military conducted bombings on Caracos, Venezuela with their current President, Nicolás Maduro along with his wife being captured and brought to The United States. James breaks down the events, as well as their legal ramifications. Along with this breaking story, James also gives an overview […]

Jim Santelle delves into a whirlwind of judicial decisions and looming legal battles as 2025 closes. He critiques the prosecutorial discretion in Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan’s conviction and explores the intricacies of prosecutorial decision-making. The episode highlights a dramatic Supreme Court ruling barring Trump from deploying the National Guard in Chicago, emphasizing constraints […]

Jim starts the show with his opening statement, a review of everything he will be covering on today’s episode, including the verdict in the case against Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan. He also discusses his thoughts on the impact of criminal prosecution and the ability to hold two opinions on the same topic. […]

This episode dives into the Supreme Court’s latest oral arguments, tackling presidential powers, campaign finance, and the death penalty. First, the court considers overturning a 90-year precedent that limits presidential authority to fire members of independent agencies, potentially granting unprecedented executive power. Next, campaign finance rules are questioned, as the GOP challenges limits on party […]

This episode delves into the labyrinth of justice, exploring the unchecked power of presidential pardons and their implications. Jim Santelle scrutinizes recent controversial pardons, including that of Juan Orlando Hernandez, convicted for massive drug trafficking, juxtaposed against the U.S. military’s aggressive actions against alleged drug-running Venezuelan boats. Jim also dissects major Supreme Court actions, including […]