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Judicial Selection
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Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Justice O’Connor on Elected Judges
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This evening's Washington Post reports on a speech by retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor at the Seattle University School of Law. In the speech, Justice O'Connor voiced her disapproval of…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Should President Obama practice ageism when making judicial nominations?
Main July 22, 2009Should President Obama practice ageism when making judicial nominations?Thanks to How Appealing, I noticed this recent essay at The New Republic, headlined "Old World: Why isn't Obama…
Sentencing Law and Policy
President Obama to nominate Judge Sonia Sotomayor for Supreme Court
Main May 26, 2009President Obama to nominate Judge Sonia Sotomayor for Supreme CourtAccording to multiple press sources including this New York Times posting, "President Obama will nominate Judge Sonia Sotomayor…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Quick Hit – Quotes from President Obama on the Criteria for SCOTUS Justices
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Reproductive Rights Prof Blog
Justice Souter Plans to Retire
NY Times: Souter’s Exit Gives Obama First Opening, by Peter Baker & Jeff Zeleny: Justice David H. Souter plans to retire at the end of the term in June, giving…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“The last thing the Supreme Court needs: Another judge”
Main February 22, 2009"The last thing the Supreme Court needs: Another judge"The title of this post is the title of a new op-ed in the Chicago Tribune from Professor Timothy…
Sentencing Law and Policy
The virtues of SCOTUS selection serendipity
Main December 23, 2008The virtues of SCOTUS selection serendipityUSA Today has this intriguing new article which spotlights that, even when it comes to Supreme Court nominations, who you know may…
Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Federalist Society Conference
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The Federalist Society's National Lawyers Convention is this Thursday through Saturday in Washington, D.C., information here. The theme is "The People and the Judiciary" and the general description provides:American courts,…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Wondering what a Justice Clinton might say about sentencing jurisprudence?
Main August 27, 2008Wondering what a Justice Clinton might say about sentencing jurisprudence?Though I have not watched all of the Democratic convention, I think I am right to assert that…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Judging, politics, sentencing and elections
Main May 25, 2008Judging, politics, sentencing and electionsAdam Liptak has this effective piece in today's New York Times headlined "Rendering Justice, With One Eye on Re-Election." Here are some highlights…