Tag Archives: Supreme Court

Professor Epps on Threats to the Legitimacy of the Supreme Court

Posted on October 9, 2018 by

Reminiscing about his childhood view of the Supreme Court on WBUR’s Radio Boston program Oct. 8, Professor Garrett Epps noted, “To me, a federal judge was the next best thing to being God.” In the wake of the heavily partisan … Continue reading →

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Prof. Meyerson Offers Preview of Supreme Court Term in WYPR Radio Interview

Posted on October 4, 2018 by

The Supreme Court began its new term this week with just eight justices on the bench. How does the empty seat influence which cases the court decides to hear, and how the justices rule? In today’s On the Record program … Continue reading →

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The ‘Machinery of Death’ is Back on the Docket

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

“From this day forward,” Justice Harry Blackmun announced in 1994, “I no longer shall tinker with the machinery of death.” Blackmun had long been in favor mandatory death sentences. But after 25 years of support, he said, he felt “morally and intellectually … Continue reading →

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Lunchtime Discussion of Kavanaugh Hearings

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

The Senate confirmation process for Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been a traumatic time for the country, and a tumultuous one for the rule of law. People have lots of questions and concerns about how the confirmation process is … Continue reading →

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Prof. Wehle Explores Legal Takeaways from ‘Sad Day’ for Supreme Court

Posted on September 28, 2018 by

The nation was riveted to the momentous Sept. 27 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, in which Judge Brett Kavanaugh vociferously defended himself from allegations of sexual assault following poignant testimony from Christine Blasey Ford, a high school acquaintance who brought those … Continue reading →

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