Links of Interest: May 26 – June 1, 2012

Judicial Performance and Elections Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens spoke (.pdf) at the University of Arkansas Little Rock this week, referencing his dissent in Citizens United and its impact on campaign finance. Lyle Denniston analyzes the speech at SCotUSBlog. Politico ran three...
June 1, 2012

Report Release: Reimagining the Immigration Court Assembly Line

The Obama administration has made progress in improving the U.S. immigration court system, but much remains to be done, according to Reimagining the Immigration Court Assembly Line, a report by public interest justice centers Appleseed and Chicago Appleseed with pro bono counsel Akin Gump Strauss Ha...
May 31, 2012

Protecting Fair Courts in a Citizens United World — Blogging the Forum

Thanks to everyone who came out! The forum was a great success with stimulating discussion about a critical issue facing our courts. We hope to post a video of the forum in the near future with the help of CANTV. 5:03 pm Mr. Skaggs on merit selection: Politics intrudes on the appointment process a...
May 23, 2012

Protecting Fair Courts in a Citizens United World — Blog

Today at 3 pm, we will begin blogging the Protecting Fair Courts forum on judicial recusal and campaign contributions disclosure. We are co-sponsoring the forum with Justice at Stake, American Bar Association Standing Committee on Judicial Independence, American Constitution Society, Illinois Campa...
May 23, 2012

Links of Interest: May 7-10, 2012

Judicial Performance and Elections Justice at Stake's Gavel Grab reports on how partisan politics which can block the filling of Federal judicial vacancies impact the administration of justice. Earlier this week, the American Constitution Society reported on a White House meeting of legal experts...
May 11, 2012