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Deconstructing Invisible Walls: Sotomayor's Dissents In An Era Of Immigration Exceptionalism, Karla Mckanders Mar 2021

Deconstructing Invisible Walls: Sotomayor's Dissents In An Era Of Immigration Exceptionalism, Karla Mckanders

William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

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As She Lies In State, A Tribute To Justice Ginsburg, Katherine Mims Crocker Sep 2020

As She Lies In State, A Tribute To Justice Ginsburg, Katherine Mims Crocker

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A Brief History Of Judical Appointments From The Last 50 Years Through The Trump Administration, Donald F. Mcgahn Ii Feb 2020

A Brief History Of Judical Appointments From The Last 50 Years Through The Trump Administration, Donald F. Mcgahn Ii

William & Mary Law Review

Thank you so much for that kind introduction. I really appreciate the opportunity to be here today. I am going to talk about the confirmation process generally. There is no better place to talk about it than here. Let me begin with some numbers and statistics, before I turn to the main thrust of my talk, to give some context as to what recent Presidents have done with respect to judicial appointments. President Trump has appointed two Supreme Court Justices, Neil Gorsuch and Brett of Appeals; twenty-nine so far have been confirmed. The Senate Leader, Senator Mitch McConnell, has already …


Virtual Briefing At The Supreme Court, Jeffrey L. Fisher, Allison Orr Larsen Dec 2019

Virtual Briefing At The Supreme Court, Jeffrey L. Fisher, Allison Orr Larsen

Faculty Publications

The open secret of Supreme Court advocacy in a digital era is that there is a new way to argue to the Justices. Today's Supreme Court arguments are developed online: they are dissected and explored in blog posts, fleshed out in popular podcasts, and analyzed and re-analyzed by experts who do not represent the parties or have even filed a brief in the case at all. This "virtual briefing" (as we call it) is intended to influence the Justices and their law clerks but exists completely outside of traditional briefing rules. This article describes virtual briefing and makes a case …


Section 2: Trump And The Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Sep 2018

Section 2: Trump And The Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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The Federalist Society Majority, Lawrence Baum, Neal Devins Jul 2018

The Federalist Society Majority, Lawrence Baum, Neal Devins

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Split Definitive: How Party Polarization Turned The Supreme Court Into A Partisan Court, Neal Devins, Lawrence Baum Jan 2017

Split Definitive: How Party Polarization Turned The Supreme Court Into A Partisan Court, Neal Devins, Lawrence Baum

Faculty Publications

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Justice Scalia’S Bottom-Up Approach To Shaping The Law, Meghan J. Ryan Oct 2016

Justice Scalia’S Bottom-Up Approach To Shaping The Law, Meghan J. Ryan

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

Justice Antonin Scalia is among the most famous Supreme Court Justices in history. He is known for his originalism and conservative positions, as well as his witty and acerbic legal opinions. One of the reasons Justice Scalia’s opinions are so memorable is his effective use of rhetorical devices, which convey colorful images and understandable ideas. One might expect that such powerful opinions would be effective in shaping the law, but Justice Scalia’s judicial philosophy was often too conservative to persuade a majority of his fellow Justices on the Supreme Court. Further, his regular criticisms of his Supreme Court colleagues were …


Section 2: The Court And The 2016 Election, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Sep 2016

Section 2: The Court And The 2016 Election, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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Does The 'Mcconnell Principle' Make Sense?, Jeffrey Bellin Apr 2016

Does The 'Mcconnell Principle' Make Sense?, Jeffrey Bellin

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How Merrick Garland Could Help Heal America, Jeffrey Bellin Mar 2016

How Merrick Garland Could Help Heal America, Jeffrey Bellin

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Ideological Imbalance: Why Democrats Usually Pick Moderate-Liberal Justices And Republicans Usually Pick Conservative Ones, Lawrence Baum, Neal Devins Mar 2016

Ideological Imbalance: Why Democrats Usually Pick Moderate-Liberal Justices And Republicans Usually Pick Conservative Ones, Lawrence Baum, Neal Devins

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In Search Of Justice: An Examination Of The Appointments Of John G. Roberts And Samuel A. Alito To The U.S. Supreme Court And Their Impact On American Jurisprudence, Alberto R. Gonzales Mar 2014

In Search Of Justice: An Examination Of The Appointments Of John G. Roberts And Samuel A. Alito To The U.S. Supreme Court And Their Impact On American Jurisprudence, Alberto R. Gonzales

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

During 2005, President George W. Bush appointed Federal Circuit Court Judges John G. Roberts and Samuel A. Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. These appointments were the culmination of years of examination of the work, character, and temperament of both men commencing during the 2000 presidential transition. Our evaluation included face-to-face interviews; an analysis of judicial opinions, speeches, and writings; and conversation with friends, colleagues, and court experts. Based on this work, a select group of Bush Administration officials developed a set of predictors that formed the basis of our recommendation to President Bush that he elevate Circuit Court Judges …


Supreme Court Nominees And The Fourth Circuit Curse, Adam M. Gershowitz Mar 2008

Supreme Court Nominees And The Fourth Circuit Curse, Adam M. Gershowitz

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Section 8: The Rehnquist Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Sep 2005

Section 8: The Rehnquist Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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Section 2: Direction Of The Rehnquist Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Sep 2001

Section 2: Direction Of The Rehnquist Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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Section 2: The Direction Of The Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Sep 2000

Section 2: The Direction Of The Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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Section 2: The Direction Of The Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Sep 1999

Section 2: The Direction Of The Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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Section 2: The Direction Of The Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Sep 1998

Section 2: The Direction Of The Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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Section 9: Justice Powell, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Sep 1998

Section 9: Justice Powell, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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Section 1: Overview Of The Supreme Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Oct 1997

Section 1: Overview Of The Supreme Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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Section 1: Profiles Of The Supreme Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Oct 1996

Section 1: Profiles Of The Supreme Court, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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Section 1: Justices' Profiles, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Sep 1995

Section 1: Justices' Profiles, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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