America and the Courts
Judge Gonzales, a former justice on the Texas Supreme Court, talked about executive power and his role as White House counsel including executive privilege, judicial appointments, and the president’s commander-in-chief powers. Judge Gonzales answered questions from audience members.
Justice O’Connor and Judge Gonzales separately addressed the 79th annual meeting of the American Law Institute. Justice O’Connor talked abou… read more
Justice O’Connor and Judge Gonzales separately addressed the 79th annual meeting of the American Law Institute. Justice O’Connor talked about the impact of international and foreign law on U.S. courts, including the advent of transnational law and the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration of international law cases.
Judge Gonzales, a former justice on the Texas Supreme Court, talked about executive power and his role as White House counsel including executive privilege, judicial appointments, and the president’s commander-in-chief powers. Judge Gonzales answered questions from audience members. close
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