Judicial Independence
The Brookings Institution held a forum on the independence of the judiciary. The forum focused on the appointment and confirmation process, … read more
The Brookings Institution held a forum on the independence of the judiciary. The forum focused on the appointment and confirmation process, filibustering of nominees, the efforts to strip federal courts of jurisdiction over some issues, and the subject of impeaching judges. Following remarks, the panel answered questions from the audience. close
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