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Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan and attorney Maureen Mahoney participate in a discussion on the history of women lawyers, the challenges women face in the legal profession, and arguing before the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Fellows Program Alumni Association and the First Amendment Center hosted this discussion in Washington, DC at the Newseum.

Washington, DC : 1 hr. 10 min.

From Saturday, Feb. 6

	The Georgetown University Law Center & Aspen Institute sponsored a daylong event on state courts and recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. The first panel discussion focused on the impact of Caperson v. Massey Coal on the recusal of state judges. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June 2009 on circumstances under which judges should recuse themselves from a case. Washington, DC : 59 min.
Panel on State Court Judges

A&C: U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Campaign Finance Case

On Jan. 22, the Supreme Court struck down limits that corporations and unions can spend on political campaigns in a 5 to 4 decision. Following the ruling, Congressional leaders gave their reaction, as well as Citizens United President David Bossie. Steve Hoersting from the Center for Competitive Politics & AU Constitutional Law Professor Jamin Raskin also provide analysis of the decision.

Washington, DC

From Saturday, Jan. 23

Reactions

Dems Briefing

Oral Argument (9/2009)

Citizens United v. FEC

Ruling

WH Statement

McCain Statement

Feingold Statement

Center for Competitive Politics Co-Founder & Vice President Steve Hoersting and Jamin Raskin, a Constitutional Law Professor at American University's Washington Law School have a discussion on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision on campaign finance regulations. The 5-4 decision eliminates restrictions on corporate funding for political candidates & causes, citing that the government lacks the right to “prohibit political speech, even if the speaker is a corporation or union.”

Washington, DC : 42 min.

Discussion on Supreme Court Cases

Center for Competitive Politics

AU's WCL

	The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against regulations that limit how corporations and unions can finance federal U.S. elections. House Representatives John Larson (D-CT), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Rush Holt (D-NJ) and others spoke to reporters at the Capitol to respond to the decision. Washington, DC : 33 min.
House Democrats Respond to Ruling

	The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against regulations that limit how corporations and unions can finance federal U.S. elections. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Rep. Van Hollen (D-MD) spoke to reporters at the Capitol to respond to the decision. Washington, DC : 21 min.
Sen. Schumer & Rep. Van Hollen

	Mark Sherman on the latest developments on the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, acting on an appeal from defenders of California's ban on same-sex marriage, to overrule a federal judge in San Francisco and block video coverage of the trial on YouTube. Washington, DC : 3 min.
Interview With Mark Sherman AP

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in American Needle versus the National Football League. The Court will decide if the NFL can be considered a single entity and be immune from antitrust lawsuits. American Needle is a company that sold NFL hats and gear until the league entered an exclusive deal with Reebok. Shortly after the oral argument, attorneys spoke with reporters outside of the Supreme Court.

Washington, DC : 14 min.

Attorney Reaction

David Savage, participating by phone, talked about the latest developments in two Supreme Court cases. The first involves the Court's decision, acting on an appeal from defenders of California's ban on same-sex marriage, to overrule a federal judge in San Francisco and block video coverage of the trial on YouTube. Mr. Savage also discussed the expected Supreme Court ruling on the case, Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission. The case could have major implications on the future of campaign finance laws and the 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act--widely known as McCain-Feingold.

Washington, DC : 6 min.

Interview With David Savage

LA Times

	Justin Hyde, participating by phone, talked about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a 20-member delegation attending the Detroit auto show to talk about jobs. Mr. Hyde also talked about new developments at the auto show related to energy policy and aid to the auto industry. Washington, DC : 7 min.
Interview With Justin Hyde Detroit Free Press

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In 5-4 Vote, COURT EASES LIMITS ON CAMPAIGN SPENDING

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