Making Sense of the Minneapolis Fallout

Steve Scaffidi and Kristin Brey were joined in studio by retired Milwaukee County Judge Mary Kuhnmuench and former U.S. Attorney James Santelle to unpack the legal fallout from the Minneapolis ICE operation that resulted in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration agent, discussing whether the increased federal enforcement and use of force warranted legal accountability and how Minnesota’s leaders are responding, including a new lawsuit by the state and cities against the federal government to halt aggressive enforcement tactics. They then shifted to the U.S. Supreme Court, previewing major cases on tariffs, the Federal Reserve’s independence, and transgender athletes, with perspectives on how the justices might rule. In “Closing Arguments,” Santelle highlighted various noteworthy federal and state cases, while Kuhnmuench encouraged listeners to remain optimistic. In the second hour, Steve and Kristin discussed digesting the fast-moving Minnesota news, the risk of protests and violence tied to it, whether Milwaukee is prepared for similar demonstrations, and lighter fare including Kristin’s busy Disneyland trip and their Extra Points newsletter.