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Homeland Security's Actions May Help in Stalling the Border Wallnew
How Michael Chertoff's "mega-waiver" could awaken the Supreme Court, revive humane legislation, and create a kinder, gentler border.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
04-16-2008 |
Immigration
Mutiny at the Supreme Courtnew
The Roberts Court has signaled the president that he is not immune from the Constitution.
The Village Voice |
Nat Hentoff |
04-19-2006 |
Politics
Let's Not Kid Ourselvesnew
If Samuel Alito is confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice, the rights of American citizens to control the destiny of a democracy that is fast becoming an empire will retreat even faster.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Robin Meyers |
01-18-2006 |
Commentary
Disappearing Actnew
Cathy Fleming pulled from Alito testimony after her group said Alito was "not qualified."
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway |
01-13-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Mr. Vague and the Senatorsnew
Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito has said a lot in the past few days -- here's a sampler of his more meaningless statements.
The Village Voice |
Chanel Lee |
01-12-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Alito Vague on Torture Bannew
Supreme Court nominee hems, haws through Kennedy's questions.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway |
01-12-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Alito and His Coachesnew
For Supreme Court nominee, the nomination hearings are an inside game.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway and Michael Roston |
01-11-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Alito on Presidential Powernew
Alito has voted against the executive only once, never ruled against the government in a prisoners' rights case, and only done so once in an immigration case.
The Village Voice |
Chanel Lee |
01-11-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Law Unto Themselvesnew
Supreme Court decisions are the highest form of "because I said so" in jurisprudence.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
11-16-2005 |
Commentary
Give Alito a Chancenew
Even a cursory look at Samuel A. Alito Jr.'s record on the bench suggests that he deserves a more serious vetting than our polarized political culture cares to acknowledge.
Boston Phoenix |
Harvey A. Silverglate |
11-04-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Supreme Jerknew
If there's one thing John Roberts can safely be accused of, it is that he is an asshole.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
08-31-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: Supreme Court, John Roberts
Top 10 Reasons to Care About the Supreme Court
If you're the not the kind of person who typically gets worked up over arcane matters of constitutional law, then you might need a rundown of why the Court matters. Here, in no particular order, are 10 reasons to pay attention.
Columbia Free Times |
Dan Cook |
08-19-2005 |
Politics
Democrats Lack the Grit to Stop Alberto Gonzalesnew
An inside source says the Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee will cave in -- after harrumphing for some hours -- and vote to confirm Alberto Gonzales as attorney general.
The Village Voice |
Nat Hentoff |
12-15-2004 |
Politics
