
Judicial Jams and Legal Landmines: Year-End Wrap-Up
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 on executive power. Santelle underscores the incompetence of the Department of Justice in handling deportations, spotlighting Judge Bosberg’s insistence on due process for Venezuelans. Finally…
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