Even though the Supreme Court is not in session it is far from out of the news. With the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh, much of the conversation now surrounds expectations for the a fierce confirmation battle – possibly one of the most fierce we have ever seen. Some speculate that notwithstanding the drama surrounding the failure…
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Demystifying Differences Between this SCOTUS Confirmation and Others That Preceded It
The Supreme Court has a legacy as old as this nation (the Supreme Court Historical Society provides information about the Court’s history). History has been privy to various changes including the location of the Court which has shifted from New York to Philadelphia to Washington D.C. The Justices also ceased riding the circuits which took…
Narrowing Down Clinton’s Choices For Supreme Court Nominee
Let’s begin with a short timeline. Justice Scalia passed away on February 13, 2016. On March 16, President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. Then on May 18th, Donald Trump set forth a list of 11 individuals he viewed as potential Supreme Court nominees if he should win the presidency. On September…
