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Laugh Track, Jay D. Wexler
Laugh Track, Jay D. Wexler
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The Supreme Court may have its own police force, its own museum curator, and even its own basketball court, but unlike the courts of yore it has no Jester. As a result, the responsibility of delivering humor within the hallowed halls of One First Street falls squarely on the backs of the nine Justices themselves. But which Justice provides the best comic entertainment for the court watchers, lawyers, and staff that make up the Court’s audience on any given argument day? Surely many believe that Justice Scalia, with his acerbic wit and quick tongue, has provided the most laughs from …
Systematic Justice: A Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Establish Fixed, Staggered Terms For Members Of The United States Supreme Court, Philip D. Oliver
Systematic Justice: A Proposed Constitutional Amendment To Establish Fixed, Staggered Terms For Members Of The United States Supreme Court, Philip D. Oliver
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The United States Supreme Court's role as final interpreter of the laws and Constitution of the United States makes it the most important judicial body in the world. This Article will advance a proposal to change the term of office of the Justices who wield this power.