Good morning and welcome to another weekend edition of Amicus: A Law Review. On today's episode, Jim Santelle dives deep into the potential dismantling of the Voting Rights Act as the Supreme Court weighs Louisiana v. Calais, a case that challenges Section II's necessity in modern America. Justices Kavanaugh and Jackson spar over the Act's relevance, with implications for the 2026 elections.

Meanwhile, federal courts push back against Trump's National Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland, citing lack of evidence for insurrection claims. Judge Sarah Ellis admonishes ICE for aggressive tactics in Chicago, while Judge Susan Ilston halts politically motivated layoffs tied to the shutdown. Finally, John Bolton's indictment raises questions of legitimacy amid political retribution concerns.

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