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Amicus: A Law ReviewJim Santelle, a former United States Attorney in Wisconsin and Justice Department official in Washington, is among Civic Medias resident legal commentators and frequent on-air analysts. Join Jim each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for Amicus: A Law Review, as current events meet civics understandingthrough in-depth analysis and discussion (including your listener calls) of the most recent developments in the areas of law, government, courts, and the aspiration for justice. Author: James Santelle
Jim Santelle, a former United States Attorney in Wisconsin and Justice Department official in Washington, is among Civic Medias resident legal commentators and frequent on-air analysts. Join Jim each Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for Amicus: A Law Review, as current events meet civics understandingthrough in-depth analysis and discussion (including your listener calls) of the most recent developments in the areas of law, government, courts, and the aspiration for justice. Listen Live: 9:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Justice on the Ropes: Courts vs. Chaos
Saturday, 7 February, 2026
Jim Santelle delivers a fiery review of the week's legal battles, spotlighting the chaos within the Department of Justice and the federal courts' role in upholding the rule of law. The Supreme Court's stance on gerrymandering in Texas and California reveals partisan maneuverings, while federal judges tackle cases ranging from ICE detentions to climate change law violations. The DOJ faces scrutiny for incompetence, with insiders like Ed Martin under fire. Notably, a judge orders the release of detained immigrants, invoking the Declaration of Independence to critique government overreach. Amidst it all, the judiciary remains a bulwark against executive excesses.
