Supreme Court to decide soon whether to hear Caperton
The New York Times reported this Saturday that the United States Supreme Court is nearing a decision whether to grant certiorari in Caperton v. Massey. The West Virginia case, which we have covered...
View ArticleWhat is Justice O'Connor Afraid Of?
Over at Slate, Dahlia Lithwick offers a compelling analysis of the problems inherent in the effort to oust three Iowa Supreme Court justices because of their votes in a gay marriage case. Lithwick,...
View ArticleNegative Campaign Ads Harm Public Perception of the Courts
Richard L. Hasen and Dahlia Lithwick at Slate have compiled a collection of frightening ads in what they refer to as their “judicial election campaign ad spooktacular.” Despite that tone, the article...
View ArticleJudicial Politics on The National Stage
One reason why we advocate for a change in the way Pennsylvania selects its appellate court judges is to relieve some of the political pressure on judges and justices. The duties of judges distinguish...
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