Congress and the Federal Courts
Senator Joseph Biden spoke to a conference of federal judges during their symposium entitled, “Defining the Future of the Federal Courts.” H… read more
Senator Joseph Biden spoke to a conference of federal judges during their symposium entitled, “Defining the Future of the Federal Courts.” He discussed how Congress, and its judiciary committees, will define the role and agenda of the courts in the future. He discussed the relationship between the lawmaking powers of the states and the federal government. close
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