Read the (Proposed) WI John Doe Amicus Brief That Respondents are Afraid to Have Read by SCOTUS Justices
Here, from Center for Media and Democracy and the Brennan Center. (Background)
Category Archives: Supreme Court
Bauer on Chemerinsky on RBG
Bob:
In the LA Times, Chemerinsky opens with these words:
Imagine that you are a person with great influence, highly respected and with a powerful voice that commands enormous attention. Imagine that you see the country heading down a potentially… Continue reading
Why Did Justice Ginsburg Speak About About Trump?
Bob Barnes in Wapo:
Ginsburg said she had made a mistake and considers the matter over. But perhaps she already had made her point to the young feminists who revere the “Notorious RBG” but, polls indicate, are not necessarily enthused… Continue reading
ELB Podcast Episode 14. Erwin Chemerinsky: Did Justice Ginsburg Cross the Line?
Did Justice Ginsburg go too far in her comments against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump? Should comments like Justice Ginsburg’s be protected by the First Amendment, and would they be grounds for recusal in a future Clinton v. Trump case?… Continue reading
Supreme Court Asks for Response to Cert. Petition in WI John Doe Case, and Respondents Oppose Amicus Brief from Reform Groups
See the latest two entries.
The next to last entry means that someone at the Court thought enough of the district attorneys’ cert petition to ask for those opposing cert. to file a response. It is no guarantee of a… Continue reading
Quote of the Day: Stephen Colbert on RBG
“Here’s the deal….However she feels, Supreme Court justices are not supposed to influence our presidential elections until there is a recount in Florida.”
—Stephen Colbert on the Late Show
“Notorious RBG Apologists Are Picking A Dangerous Fight”
Steve Sanders writes for HuffPo.
Nina Totenberg Gets RBG on Tape: “You’ve Apologized So To Speak. Why?”
Must Listen.
Asked why she felt it was time to say she was sorry about the remarks, Ginsburg said:
“Because it was incautious. I said something I should not have said and I made a statement that reads, ‘On reflection,… Continue reading
Watch the Archived Video of Today’s @UCILaw #SCOTUS Term in Review Event
Here.
It was a great and stimulating conversation, including an extended discussion of the Justice Ginsburg Trump comments controversy.
It featured Howard Bashman, Bob Barnes, Erwin Chemerinsky, Kaaryn Gustafson, Dahlia Lithwick, with me moderating.
Nina Totenberg Talks About RBG’s Apology
Click on the audio to the left on this story (the written story is not by Nina).
My rough transcription of part: “I was very surprised [she said these things]…She made a mistake. I have to say she is the… Continue reading
“Ginsburg expresses ‘regret’ for remarks criticizing Trump”
Bob Barnes for WaPo:
“On reflection, my recent remarks in response to press inquiries were ill-advised and I regret making them,” Ginsburg said. “Judges should avoid commenting on a candidate for public office. In the future I will be more… Continue reading
“Commentary: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s slam of Trump does the nation no favors”
I have written this oped for Reuters Opinion. A snippet:
Some observers, such as my dean, Erwin Chemerinsky, have defended Ginsburg’s right to speak her mind on political issues. Others have stated that Trump is a uniquely dangerous candidate for… Continue reading
“Would Ruth Bader Ginsburg have to recuse herself if Donald Trump wins?”
Ariane de Vogue reports for CNN.