Abstract: The assault against elected judges has entered a new and more dangerous phase: Millions of dollars are being poured into efforts to promote “merit” selection of state judges, a system in which unelected, unaccountable experts and special interests recommend for appointment—and in some cases select—judges as a… Read more
Since Judge Sonia Sotomayor was nominated for the Supreme Court by President Barack Obama, she has received fierce criticism for a number of her public statements and court opinions that reveal a troubling judicial philosophy. She has questioned whether judges can and should set aside personal bias, mocked the idea that… Read more
Today the Senate confirmed Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court. Yet the vote breakdown is telling. Even...… Read more
Many who advocate for the appointment of originalist judges believe that the Court will not be worse off when Justice...… Read more
It is difficult to imagine the Ninth Circuit as any more radically liberal than it already is. Despite a few stellar...… Read more
Last week, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of the Pledge of Allegiance (PDF). Judge...… Read more
President Obama has received criticism from yet another Supreme Court justice concerning his inappropriate and...… Read more
The false alarm concerning the possible resignation of Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. sent shockwaves throughout the...… Read more
This morning, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in McDonald v. Chicago, a landmark case addressing whether...… Read more
The American Founders recognized that federalism is essential to maintaining individual liberty in the United States....… Read more
The New York Times highlighted a speech that Justice Clarence Thomas delivered at a Florida law school in which he...… Read more
Today, the Senate may vote to limit debate on the nomination of Judge David Hamilton to the 7th Circuit Court of...… Read more
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