Bork Nomination Day 9, Part 5
1987-09-26T02:48:35-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZGZiXC8wMTAxNzgtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The panel of law professors expressed opposition to the nomination. Professor Fiss called Bork’s judicial philosophy -majoritarianism- because of its de-emphasis of individual liberties. Professor Grey addressed five Bork myths arising from the confirmation hearings. He concluded that Bork’s academic writing could not be separated from his probable actions as a Supreme Court justice, that Bork’s views have not changed, and that they were not tentative. Professor Resnik looked at Bork’s character as an appeals court judge and found it lacking.
The panel of law professors expressed opposition to the nomination. Professor Fiss called Bork’s judicial philosophy -majoritarianism- because of its… read more
The panel of law professors expressed opposition to the nomination. Professor Fiss called Bork’s judicial philosophy -majoritarianism- because of its de-emphasis of individual liberties. Professor Grey addressed five Bork myths arising from the confirmation hearings. He concluded that Bork’s academic writing could not be separated from his probable actions as a Supreme Court justice, that Bork’s views have not changed, and that they were not tentative. Professor Resnik looked at Bork’s character as an appeals court judge and found it lacking. close
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