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Clarence Thomas The Questioner, Ronnell Andersen Jones, Aaron L. Nielson
Clarence Thomas The Questioner, Ronnell Andersen Jones, Aaron L. Nielson
Northwestern University Law Review
One of Justice Clarence Thomas’s most remarked upon characteristics is his reluctance to ask questions during oral argument. Observers have criticized him for his silence, with some suggesting that it reflects disrespect for his colleagues and the advocates appearing before the Supreme Court. Others defend his silence, noting, for instance, that historically oral argument played a much less significant role and that Justice Thomas’s written opinions speak for themselves. What has been overlooked in this debate, however, is the fact that Justice Thomas is very talented at asking questions. Indeed, in many ways, he is a model questioner. Drawing on …
May It Please The Court?: The Perils Of Correcting A Justice's Pronunciation, James J. Duane
May It Please The Court?: The Perils Of Correcting A Justice's Pronunciation, James J. Duane
Seton Hall Circuit Review
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