Amicus: A Law Review

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 […]

Sat Jan 17, 2026

1:24:29

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 […]

Sat Jan 10, 2026

1:23:39

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 […]

Sat Jan 3, 2026

1:25:51

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 […]

Sat Dec 27, 2025

1:24:36

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. […]

Sat Dec 20, 2025

1:25:53

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 […]

Sat Dec 13, 2025

1:24:01

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 […]

Sat Dec 6, 2025

1:26:36

This week’s legal landscape is ablaze with a federal judge dismissing major prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James due to improper U.S. attorney appointments, sparking chaos in Virginia’s U.S. attorney’s office and a promised appeal. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court stirs the pot with a Texas gerrymandering case, as Justice Alito suspends a ruling against […]

Sat Nov 29, 2025

1:24:13

In the immediate aftermath of what had to be among the most stunning series of revelations of the incompetence, the depravity, the recklessness, and the hubris of the Justice Department, this week’s installment of “Amicus: A Law Review” focuses dramatic attention on three hearings in the conduct of the prosecution of former FBI Director James […]

Sat Nov 22, 2025

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Welcome to the show and today’s episode dives deep into the whirlwind of recent Supreme Court activities. Host and Former US Attorney Jim Santelle dissects the Court’s decision conferences, highlighting the denial of Kim Davis’s appeal against same-sex marriage and a new case on Mississippi’s mail-in ballot law. The Court’s fascination with religion gets another […]

Sat Nov 15, 2025

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