America and the Courts

America and the Courts has two parts. Assistant Attorney General Viet Dinh talks about the federal judicial selection process and the role… read more

America and the Courts has two parts. Assistant Attorney General Viet Dinh talks about the federal

judicial selection process and the role of the Department of Justice in filling judicial vacancies. One of the major functions of his office is to assist the president and the attorney general in filling

judicial vacancies for the federal bench, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Justice Kennedy spoke at the Boston Bar Association annual Law Day dinner about the relationship of American history and the law as well as the response of the judiciary after the events of September 11. Justice Kennedy initiated the “Dialogue on Freedom” program in an effort to mobilize judges and lawyers to visit American high schools to discuss values and civic traditions. close

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Program ID:
170035-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Video Magazine
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 11, 2002 | 6:53pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
May 12, 2002 | 6:20am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • May 11, 2002 | 6:53pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 12, 2002 | 6:20am EDT | C-SPAN 1