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- Alleged Supreme Court Justice Misconduct in the News AgainOn November 10 Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas were guests of honor at a conservative-sponsored dinner. This kind of questionable behavior isn't anything new for the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Justices Must Be Policed in Conflict of Interest CasesThe Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. But what does that mean without impartiality?- Why Supreme Court Justices Should Not Have a Code of EthicsThe 100 law professors who recently wrote a letter proposing an enforceable code of ethics for Supreme Court justices should know better.
- Iowa Supreme Court Justices Called 'Enemies of God'Opponents are now trying to impeach justices on Iowa's Supreme Court who ruled unanimously in favor of same-sex marriage.
Are Iowa's Supreme Court Justices Really Out of Control?When judges make a ruling, there's always going to be one side that labels them as activist judges. But I'd rather have a judge, especially a Supreme Court justice who rules according to law and not what his/her political belief is.- Elena Kagan a Poor Choice for Supreme Court Justice, but at Least the Left Won't Have a MajorityAll the talk about whether Elena Kagan is a lesbian or a centrist is irrelevant. She was handpicked by Obama for only one reason: to be a rubber stamp for the left.
- Sonia Sotomayor First Hispanic Supreme Court JusticeA 17 year veteran federal judge, Sonia Sotomayor will not only be the first Hispanic ruling on the Supreme Court, but also only the 3rd female to ever be honored with the position. Her nomination was confirmed by a 68-31 vote!
Supreme Court Justice Hillary Clinton?Speculation abounds that Hillary Clinton might be selected as the next Supreme Court Justice- Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Confirms Retirement, Obama's Nominee?Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens confirms retirement by letter suggesting a well advised successor. Who would it be? Here are some choices and views in light of Stevens retirement.
- Ms. Sonia Sotomayor Becomes the First Hispanic Justice and the Third Woman on the Supreme CourtJustice Sonia Sotomayor has been sworn in!
Supreme Court Justice Ginsberg Believes in Eugenics?Ruth Bader Ginsberg made a shocking statement about her understanding of Roe v. Wade. She thought that it was going to be used as population control.- Supreme Court Justices Lose David Souter to RetirementWhenever Supreme Court justices retire or pass away, the speculation and hysteria begins over who will fill the vacancy. The Obama administration has its first vacancy to fill, as Justice David Souter is leaving- though things should stay the same.
- Supreme Court Has Conflict of Interest in the Affordable Health Care LawSupreme Court Justices Kagan, Thomas, and Scalia make the news because they will not recuse themselves from reviewing the Affordable Health Care Act. Kagan should recuse herself because of her former position, Thomas because of his wife's firm.
- Supreme Court Justices Behaving Unethically in "Obamacare" CaseSome of the Supreme Court justices have shown to have a bias towards the upcoming review on President Obama's healthcare law. While there is no perfect solution, term limits are not the answer.
- Selection of a Supreme Court JusticeHow politics impacts the process of picking a new associate or chief justice.
- Obama's Press Conference: Avoiding the QuestionPresident Barack Obama evaded two questions rather than just answering them.
- Conservative Supreme Court Justice Now Likely Winner in WisconsinWhen the Prosser/Kloppenburg Wisconsin state Supreme Court race had concluded, only a few hundred votes separated the two candidates. However, a development late Thursday has given Justice David Prosser 7,000-plus extra votes.
- Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Says Nothing for 5 YearsWill he break his nearly 5 year silence and speak? That's the question surrounding Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Jennifer Lopez Expresses Joy Over New Supreme Court JusticeShe's always been a huge supporter of Latino-American issues, and when Sonia Sotomayor was sworn into the Supreme Court, Jennifer Lopez was thrilled.- The JudgeThe purpose and responsibilities of the Judge in the criminal justice system.
Supreme Court Justice Nomination: Is it Judicial or Political?Since Robert Bork's failed nomination, both sides of party have been more intent on each Supreme Court nomination, understanding the impact that each new justice can have in the future of America.- Should We Lobotomize Our Supreme Court Justices?The Supreme Court, in its infinite wisdom, is considering a ruling that would limit and, perhaps, abolish, life sentences for teenagers found guilty of crimes that do not involve murder.
Hillary Clinton for Supreme Court Justice?Sen. Orrin Hatch has an interesting suggestion for whom President Barack Obama could name to the Supreme Court to replace Justice John Paul Stevens. Hatch suggests none other than Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State and former senator.
Justice John Paul Stevens Prominent Opinions of the Supreme CourtStevens has not yet decided whether he will retire in 2010 or 2011.
Wake Up Now!A poem written by ex-prisoner, rapper, activist, poet, revolutionary, speaker, author and journalist Capital-"X"- Supreme Court Justice Rocks USUAntonin Scalia lectured students at Utah State University to view the constitution in the "origninalist" way in Fall Semester, 2008.
Activist Judge: In-Depth Analysis of the PhraseThe unfortunate term "judicial activist" presupposes the idea that a judge ignored the law and inserted his or her own opinion.- Who Will Be the Next U.S. Supreme Court Justice?President Obama is about to appoint a new U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Read the history of the Supreme Court and a brief biography of Justice Souter.
The Politics of Gender in Appointing the Next Supreme Court JusticeJustice David Souter has confirmed rumors of his retirement from the United States Supreme Court with a call to President Obama at the White House. Now comes the speculation on who will replace him.- 545 Vrs 300,000,000We can change history by changing these 545 folks.
Supreme Court Justice Byron White -- Supreme Athlete & ScholarSupreme Court Justice Byron White served on the bench of the Supreme Court for 31 years. He is the only judge to have played college and professional football where he garnered numerous athletic and academic records.
What's a Litmus Test? How Does it Apply to Presidential Candidates?During the presidential debate, Bob Schieffer asked the candidates if they would apply a litmus test to their selection of Supreme Court Justices. Since this term may be unfamiliar to many people, here is the simple explanation.- Antonin Scalia: Good Supreme Court Justice, or Bombastic Fascist Tool?It depends on your perspective, I suppose....
- I Am Not Responsible !It is not my responsibility, it's not my fault, ...Think about it
