Paul Clement and Donald Verrilli, both former U.S. solicitors general, discussed the ways political issues are argued and decided at the Supreme Court. Topics included partisan gerrymanderin…
137 viewsLegal journalist and Yale Law Professor Linda Greenhouse examined how the Supreme Court has changed in the past two years. This virtual program was part of the 2021 Miami Book Fair.
607 viewsLinda Greenhouse talked about her book The Burger Court and the Rise of the Judicial Right, in which she looks at the Supreme Court from 1969 to 1986, which was presided over by Chief Justic…
1,039 viewsLinda Greenhouse talked about her book The U.S. Supreme Court: A Very Short Introduction. She responded to questions from members of the audience. This was an event in the Contemporary Life …
680 viewsAuthors talked about the current relationship between journalism and politics. They spoke at the 2018 Brooklyn Book Festival.
641 viewsAttorneys and legal scholars talked about the way the Supreme Court and whether changes should be made. Topics included the court room ban on cameras, the role of clerks, and term limits for…
965 viewsMarcia Coyle spoke about the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts. She examined the Roberts Court, in its seventh year, through four decisions, which ranged from health care to gun…
1,254 viewsLegal experts reviewed major cases of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2012-2013 term, talking about the history of the case, the Supreme Court’s decision and what the decision would lead to. Cases …
861 viewsLinda Greenhouse, former U.S. Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, examines the inner workings of the court. Ms. Greenhouse explores the day-to-day operations of the Supreme Court,…
1,444 viewsParticipants talked about the role of courts in democracies. Among the topics they addressed were judicial procedures, judicial elections, separation of powers, and case volume. They respond…
1,211 viewsSupreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer presents a history of the Supreme Court. Mr. Breyer examines the American public’s relationship with the high court and contends that the trust given by …
783 viewsFormer Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and David Souter talked about the importance of civic education to a democratic society with Linda Greenhouse. Topics included current legal…
3,333 viewsPanelists spoke about the operation of the U.S. Supreme Court, recent cases heard by the court, and interpretation of congressional statutes and legislative intent. They also talked about le…
411 viewsA symposium examined the career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. After opening remarks by Dean Johnson, a videotaped message from Justice John Paul Stevens was shown. Panelis…
351 viewsThe panel of sitting federal judges talked about the state of the federal judicial system. They focused on the challenges facing each federal circuit and solutions for overcoming them. The p…
412 viewsLinda Greenhouse spoke about gender and justice. Among the topics she addressed were the history of women in the judiciary and the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Cou…
239 viewsA panel discussion was held on the decisions of the 2008-2009 term of the U.S. Supreme Court, which would conclude the next Monday, June 29, 2009. Professor Howard moderated. He also made re…
353 viewsFormer Supreme Court reporter Linda Greenhouse talked about her career with retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Walter Dellinger made introductory remarks, and Ronald Collins mode…
378 viewsThe Bill of Rights Institute and William and Mary Law School hosted a moot court on the FCC v. Fox Television indecency case. The case rests on the FCC’s ban against the use of curse words i…
517 viewsDavid Kyvig talked about the history of impeachment. He said that impeachment was rarely used until 1960, at which point it became used relatively frequently against politicians and judges. …
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