The New York Times 1:32 am on May 17, 2022
Tags: Courts and the Judiciary ( 227 ), Durbin, Richard J ( 23 ), Grassley, Charles E ( 21 ), International Criminal Court ( 35 ), Justice Department ( 810 ), Law and Legislation ( 1,394 ), Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) ( 1,335 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, United States International Relations ( 1,795 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 ), War Crimes, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity ( 296 )

Russian Atrocities Prompt Bipartisan Push to Expand U.S. War Crimes Law

A bill being drafted in the Senate would allow U.S. courts to try war crimes cases even if neither the perpetrators nor the victims are American.

#courts-and-the-judiciary, #durbin-richard-j, #grassley-charles-e, #international-criminal-court, #justice-department, #law-and-legislation, #russian-invasion-of-ukraine-2022, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #united-states-international-relations, #united-states-politics-and-government, #war-crimes-genocide-and-crimes-against-humanity

The New York Times 7:42 pm on April 14, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Courts and the Judiciary ( 227 ), Durbin, Richard J ( 23 ), Federal Courts (US) ( 77 ), Grassley, Charles E ( 21 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), McConnell, Mitch ( 393 ), Schumer, Charles E ( 176 ), senate ( 1,278 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Democrats Aim to Fill as Many Court Vacancies as Possible by End of 2022

Democrats aim to fill as many court vacancies as possible by the end of 2022, when Senate Republicans are in reach of winning control and slamming the brakes on President Biden’s picks.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #courts-and-the-judiciary, #durbin-richard-j, #federal-courts-us, #grassley-charles-e, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #mcconnell-mitch, #schumer-charles-e, #senate, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 6:45 pm on April 7, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Blackburn, Marsha ( 14 ), Cotton, Tom ( 49 ), Courts and the Judiciary ( 227 ), Cruz, Ted ( 114 ), Graham, Lindsey ( 78 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Oh, Josh & Marsha & Ted & Lindsey … Sorry, Judge Jackson

At every stage, the nominee comported herself with professionalism, grace and dignity — the precise opposite of what we witnessed from some of the Republican lawmakers involved.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #blackburn-marsha, #cotton-tom, #courts-and-the-judiciary, #cruz-ted, #graham-lindsey, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 7:47 pm on April 4, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Democratic Party ( 2,407 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Democrats Push Jackson Toward Confirmation, Over G.O.P. Opposition

Republicans on the Judiciary Committee assailed her record and fought Democrats’ efforts to speed her path toward confirmation as the panel prepared to vote on Monday afternoon.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #democratic-party, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #republican-party, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:00 am on April 1, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right ( 442 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

On Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, How Low Will Senate Republicans Go?

In seeking to discredit her, they have concocted a scary version of a Black woman to serve up to their base.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #republican-party, #right-wing-extremism-and-alt-right, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:00 pm on March 30, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Collins, Susan M ( 69 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Murkowski, Lisa ( 44 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), Romney, Mitt ( 69 ), senate ( 1,278 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Collins to Back Jackson for Supreme Court, Giving Her a G.O.P. Vote

Senator Susan Collins, a centrist from Maine, said a second meeting with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson alleviated her concerns. It is unclear if other Republicans will join her.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #collins-susan-m, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #murkowski-lisa, #republican-party, #romney-mitt, #senate, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 5:27 pm on March 29, 2022
Tags: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ( 22 ), Alopecia Areata ( 9 ), Black People ( 2,791 ), Campion, Jane ( 20 ), Comedy and Humor ( 279 ), Hair ( 83 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Los Angeles (Calif) ( 401 ), Movies ( 1,691 ), Rock, Chris ( 27 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Smith, Jada Pinkett ( 14 ), Smith, Will ( 38 ), Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), Television ( 2,128 ), Will (Book) ( 7 ), Williams, Serena ( 58 ), Williams, Venus ( 11 ), Women and Girls ( 1,779 )

Roxane Gay: Will Smith Was Wrong, but Being Thin-Skinned Is Not

A defense of thin skin.

#academy-of-motion-picture-arts-and-sciences, #alopecia-areata, #black-people, #campion-jane, #comedy-and-humor, #hair, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #los-angeles-calif, #movies, #rock-chris, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #smith-jada-pinkett, #smith-will, #supreme-court-us, #television, #will-book, #williams-serena, #williams-venus, #women-and-girls

The New York Times 10:46 pm on March 25, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Black People ( 2,791 ), Courts and the Judiciary ( 227 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 ), Women and Girls ( 1,779 )

How Black Women Saw Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing

Watching the Supreme Court nominee was a major moment, but her treatment by Republican senators felt all too familiar. “Every Black woman speaks that language,” one woman said.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #black-people, #courts-and-the-judiciary, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #republican-party, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #united-states-politics-and-government, #women-and-girls

The New York Times 12:43 am on March 25, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Blackburn, Marsha ( 14 ), Booker, Cory A ( 28 ), Cotton, Tom ( 49 ), Courts and the Judiciary ( 227 ), Cruz, Ted ( 114 ), Durbin, Richard J ( 23 ), Graham, Lindsey ( 78 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), McConnell, Mitch ( 393 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), senate ( 1,278 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

The Respectful Supreme Court Hearing That Wasn’t

Republicans’ hostile interrogation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and relentless re-litigating of past Supreme Court feuds marred a historic moment.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #blackburn-marsha, #booker-cory-a, #cotton-tom, #courts-and-the-judiciary, #cruz-ted, #durbin-richard-j, #graham-lindsey, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #mcconnell-mitch, #republican-party, #senate, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 4:10 pm on March 24, 2022
Tags: Cotton, Tom ( 49 ), Cruz, Ted ( 114 ), Hawley, Josh D (1979- ) ( 75 ), internal-sub-only-nl ( 641 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Sasse, Benjamin E ( 21 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story (Book) ( 8 ), Trump, Donald J Jr ( 62 )

Where, In This Senate Circus, Is Ketanji Brown Jackson?

Her Supreme Court nomination hearing is a digressively ugly free-for-all.

#cotton-tom, #cruz-ted, #hawley-josh-d-1979, #internal-sub-only-nl, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #sasse-benjamin-e, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #the-1619-project-a-new-origin-story-book, #trump-donald-j-jr

The New York Times 1:25 am on March 24, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Conservatism (US Politics) ( 441 ), Federal Courts (US) ( 77 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Ketanji Brown Jackson Survives a Final Bruising Day of Questions

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee pummeled the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court for a second day over her sentencing record on cases involving child sex abuse.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #conservatism-us-politics, #federal-courts-us, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:35 am on March 24, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Courts and the Judiciary ( 227 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), senate ( 1,278 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

The Using of Ketanji Brown Jackson

Republicans are using Jackson as a pawn in a political battle that has little to do with her or the Supreme Court.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #courts-and-the-judiciary, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #republican-party, #senate, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 11:20 pm on March 23, 2022
Tags: child pornography ( 43 ), Hawley, Josh D (1979- ) ( 75 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Sentencing of a 2013 Case Is Attacked by Republicans

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s handling of a 2013 case involving images of child sexual abuse was not quite the way Republicans portrayed it.

#child-pornography, #hawley-josh-d-1979, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #republican-party, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 6:25 pm on March 23, 2022
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Blackburn, Marsha ( 14 ), Cotton, Tom ( 49 ), Cruz, Ted ( 114 ), Education (K-12) ( 1,126 ), Graham, Lindsey ( 78 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Manafort, Paul J ( 25 ), Mental Health and Disorders ( 529 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Suicides and Suicide Attempts ( 127 ), Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), Teachers and School Employees ( 211 ), Trump, Donald J ( 6,497 ), United States Defense and Military Forces ( 1,089 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 ), Zelensky, Volodymyr ( 215 )

A Poised Supreme Court Nominee, and ‘Nasty Politicians’

Readers were impressed by Judge Jackson’s performance in the face of G.O.P. senators’ attacks. Also: Troops’ mental health; Trump and Ukraine; supporting teachers.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #blackburn-marsha, #cotton-tom, #cruz-ted, #education-k-12, #graham-lindsey, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #manafort-paul-j, #mental-health-and-disorders, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #suicides-and-suicide-attempts, #supreme-court-us, #teachers-and-school-employees, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-defense-and-military-forces, #united-states-politics-and-government, #zelensky-volodymyr

The New York Times 4:01 am on March 23, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

What to Watch For on Day 3 of Jackson’s Confirmation Hearing

Senators will get their final shot at questioning the Supreme Court nominee, but it is unclear whether any new ground will be broken.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:47 am on March 23, 2022
Tags: Courts and the Judiciary ( 227 ), Crime and Criminals ( 225 ), Cruz, Ted ( 114 ), Durbin, Richard J ( 23 ), Hawley, Josh D (1979- ) ( 75 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Sex Crimes ( 641 ), Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Pledging to ‘Stay in My Lane,’ Jackson Defends Her Record

As Republicans suggested she was soft on crime, particularly when it came to child sexual abuse, and an extremist on matters of race, the Supreme Court nominee pushed back.

#courts-and-the-judiciary, #crime-and-criminals, #cruz-ted, #durbin-richard-j, #hawley-josh-d-1979, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #republican-party, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #sex-crimes, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 4:00 pm on March 22, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), audio-neutral-informative ( 375 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Who Is Kentaji Brown Jackson, Supreme Court Nominee?

Judge Jackson, 51, is appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee after being nominated by President Biden to replace Justice Stephen Breyer.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #audio-neutral-informative, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 2:22 am on March 22, 2022
Tags: Blackburn, Marsha ( 14 ), critical race theory ( 52 ), Education (K-12) ( 1,126 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Race and Ethnicity ( 1,888 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 )

Blackburn Miscasts Jackson’s Views and Record

Senator Marsha Blackburn took quotes out of context as she leveraged a blistering attack against Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

#blackburn-marsha, #critical-race-theory, #education-k-12, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #race-and-ethnicity, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us

The New York Times 12:18 am on March 22, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Breyer, Stephen G ( 67 ), Graham, Lindsey ( 78 ), Hawley, Josh D (1979- ) ( 75 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Jackson Vows to Be Independent on Supreme Court if Confirmed

On the first day of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings, Republican senators began previewing attack lines accusing her of being soft on crime.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #breyer-stephen-g, #graham-lindsey, #hawley-josh-d-1979, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 6:59 pm on March 21, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Democratic Party ( 2,407 ), Ford, Christine Blasey ( 7 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Kavanaugh, Brett M ( 93 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Republicans Re-Litigate Kavanaugh’s Battle in Jackson Hearings

Republicans, in justifying criticism of the first Black woman nominated to the court, repeatedly invoked Democrats’ attacks on Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #democratic-party, #ford-christine-blasey, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #kavanaugh-brett-m, #republican-party, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 7:00 am on March 20, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Breyer, Stephen G ( 67 ), Durbin, Richard J ( 23 ), Federal Courts (US) ( 77 ), Hawley, Josh D (1979- ) ( 75 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), McConnell, Mitch ( 393 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), senate ( 1,278 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Sentences (Criminal) ( 64 ), Sex Crimes ( 641 ), Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 ), United States Sentencing Commission ( 4 )

On Eve of Confirmation Hearings, G.O.P. Steps Up Attacks on Jackson

The White House and Democrats have pushed back hard against new claims that the judge was overly lenient in certain cases, calling them a smear.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #breyer-stephen-g, #durbin-richard-j, #federal-courts-us, #hawley-josh-d-1979, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #mcconnell-mitch, #republican-party, #senate, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #sentences-criminal, #sex-crimes, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government, #united-states-sentencing-commission

The New York Times 9:00 am on March 16, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Legal Profession ( 117 ), Public Defenders and Court-Appointed Lawyers (Criminal) ( 14 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

As Jackson Faces Senators, Her Criminal Defense Record Is a Target

Republicans have vilified Biden’s judicial nominees who have represented criminal suspects. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, for the Supreme Court, is the most prominent.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #legal-profession, #public-defenders-and-court-appointed-lawyers-criminal, #republican-party, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 3:03 am on March 3, 2022
Tags: Democratic Party ( 2,407 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), senate ( 1,278 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Judge Jackson Begins Making Her Own Case for High Court Seat

Democrats hope meeting the nominee will persuade some Republicans senators to support her historic nomination to the Supreme Court.

#democratic-party, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #republican-party, #senate, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 1:32 am on February 23, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Childs, J Michelle ( 9 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Kruger, Leondra R ( 8 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 )

Biden Interviews 3 Supreme Court Candidates as His Search Narrows

The White House says the president is on track to decide on a nominee to fill the seat vacated by Justice Stephen G. Breyer by the end of February.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #childs-j-michelle, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #kruger-leondra-r, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us

The New York Times 10:00 am on February 21, 2022
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Bruni, Frank ( 8 ), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) ( 13,481 ), Democratic Party ( 2,407 ), National Debt (US) ( 93 ), Quarantines ( 1,375 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), Trump, Donald J ( 6,497 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Somehow, Trump Is a Tough Act to Follow

“How do you solve a problem like the Donald?”

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #bruni-frank, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #democratic-party, #national-debt-us, #quarantines, #republican-party, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:02 am on February 12, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Breyer, Stephen G ( 67 ), Childs, J Michelle ( 9 ), Durbin, Richard J ( 23 ), Grassley, Charles E ( 21 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Klain, Ronald A ( 19 ), Kruger, Leondra R ( 8 ), Remus, Dana ( 7 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), Thomas, Clarence ( 75 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Biden, a Veteran of Supreme Court Fights, Ponders His Own Historic Pick

President Biden spent decades in the Senate and presided over the transformation of Supreme Court fights into hyperpartisan affairs. Now he is pushing to lower the temperature for his own nominee.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #breyer-stephen-g, #childs-j-michelle, #durbin-richard-j, #grassley-charles-e, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #klain-ronald-a, #kruger-leondra-r, #remus-dana, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #thomas-clarence, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 10:30 pm on January 28, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Barrett, Amy Coney ( 212 ), Democratic Party ( 2,407 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), McConnell, Mitch ( 393 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Sotomayor, Sonia ( 46 ), Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 )

How Democrats Should Nominate a New Supreme Court Justice

The deliberative process that our team followed with Obama’s nominees is outdated. Democrats should move as quickly as possible.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #barrett-amy-coney, #democratic-party, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #mcconnell-mitch, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #sotomayor-sonia, #supreme-court-us

The New York Times 11:48 pm on January 27, 2022
Tags: Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Black People ( 2,791 ), Breyer, Stephen G ( 67 ), Childs, J Michelle ( 9 ), Clyburn, James E ( 29 ), Jackson, Ketanji Brown (1970- ) ( 101 ), Kruger, Leondra R ( 8 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

McConnell Warns Against ‘Radical’ Supreme Court Pick

Lawmakers from both parties and interest groups swung into gear to influence President Biden’s choice for the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #black-people, #breyer-stephen-g, #childs-j-michelle, #clyburn-james-e, #jackson-ketanji-brown-1970, #kruger-leondra-r, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:45 am on January 27, 2022
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Breyer, Stephen G ( 67 ), Democratic Party ( 2,407 ), McConnell, Mitch ( 393 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), Schumer, Charles E ( 176 ), senate ( 1,278 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Democrats Plan to Move Quickly on Justice Breyer’s Successor

Given their tenuous majority, Democrats intend to act fast, anticipating roadblocks from Senator Mitch McConnell and Republicans.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #breyer-stephen-g, #democratic-party, #mcconnell-mitch, #republican-party, #schumer-charles-e, #senate, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 6:25 pm on January 26, 2022
Tags: Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Breyer, Stephen G ( 67 ), Democratic Party ( 2,407 ), Durbin, Richard J ( 23 ), Federal Courts (US) ( 77 ), Republican Party ( 2,648 ), senate ( 1,278 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Supreme Court (US) ( 1,198 )

Democrats Can Seat a New Supreme Court Justice, Even if Republicans Unite in Opposition

Recent changes in Senate rules mean a nominee can be confirmed with a bare majority, but Democrats will have to hold their narrow ranks together.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #breyer-stephen-g, #democratic-party, #durbin-richard-j, #federal-courts-us, #republican-party, #senate, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #supreme-court-us

The New York Times 8:00 am on December 5, 2021
Tags: Appeals Courts (US) ( 95 ), Appointments and Executive Changes ( 983 ), Biden, Joseph R Jr ( 5,134 ), Blackburn, Marsha ( 14 ), Durbin, Richard J ( 23 ), Elections, Courts and the Judiciary ( 37 ), Federal Courts (US) ( 77 ), Hagerty, William F ( 3 ), McConnell, Mitch ( 393 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

After Success in Seating Federal Judges, Biden Hits Resistance

Senate Democrats vow to keep pressing forward with nominees, but they may face obstacles in states represented by Republicans.

#appeals-courts-us, #appointments-and-executive-changes, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #blackburn-marsha, #durbin-richard-j, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #federal-courts-us, #hagerty-william-f, #mcconnell-mitch, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:33 am on October 28, 2021
Tags: Education (K-12) ( 1,126 ), Freedom of Speech and Expression ( 343 ), Garland, Merrick B ( 118 ), Justice Department ( 810 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Threats and Threatening Messages ( 52 ), United States Politics and Government ( 9,012 )

Republicans Assail Garland Over Justice Department Schools Memo

Republicans said the Biden administration was seeking to intimidate parents concerned about school policies. The attorney general cited a spike in threats.

#education-k-12, #freedom-of-speech-and-expression, #garland-merrick-b, #justice-department, #senate-committee-on-the-judiciary, #threats-and-threatening-messages, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:35 pm on October 10, 2021
Tags: Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues ( 259 ), Facebook Inc ( 649 ), Federal Trade Commission ( 108 ), Haugen, Frances ( 32 ), internal-sub-only ( 126 ), Kanter, Jonathan S ( 3 ), Ressa, Maria ( 12 ), Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Whistle-Blowers ( 67 )

Trouble Comes for Big Tech

Will the industry finally have its feet held to the fire?

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The New York Times 3:44 am on October 7, 2021
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New Details of Trump Pressure on Justice Dept. Over Election

A Senate panel fleshed out how Donald Trump pursued his plan to install a loyalist as acting attorney general to pursue unfounded reports of fraud.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on September 25, 2021
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Anita Hill Has Some Perspective to Offer

Thirty years after she testified before the Senate, the law professor talks about the experience, sexual harassment and her growing impatience with the slow pace of change.

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The New York Times 11:58 pm on September 2, 2021
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Texas Abortion Case Reflects Success of Conservative Strategy to Remake Court

Forces on the right have spent decades maneuvering to install a reliable anti-abortion majority. Now they have one, and it is paying off for them.

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The New York Times 1:24 am on August 8, 2021
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Former Acting Attorney General Testifies About Trump’s Efforts to Subvert Election

The testimony highlights the former president’s desire to batter the Justice Department into advancing his personal agenda.

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The New York Times 3:39 pm on July 22, 2021
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Details on F.B.I. Inquiry Into Kavanaugh Draw Fire From Democrats

The F.B.I. said some of the 4,500 tips it received about Justice Brett Kavanaugh were given to the Trump White House, leading some Democrats to call the process a sham.

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The New York Times 10:27 pm on June 14, 2021
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Senate Confirms Top Biden Judge as McConnell Threatens Future Nominees

As Ketanji Brown Jackson became the president’s first appellate judge, Senator Mitch McConnell suggested he would block a Biden Supreme Court pick in 2024 if Republicans gained the majority.

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The New York Times 10:12 pm on June 8, 2021
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Senate Confirms First Biden Judges, Beginning Push to Rebalance Courts

The votes were the start of an effort by Democrats to confirm liberals and people of color to the federal courts after Donald J. Trump moved aggressively to install conservative white men.

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The New York Times 2:55 pm on June 5, 2021
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Meadows Pressed Justice Dept. to Investigate Election Fraud Claims

Emails show the increasingly urgent efforts by President Trump and his allies during his last days in office to find some way to undermine, or even nullify, the election results.

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The New York Times 9:00 am on May 27, 2021
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On Voting Rights, Biden Prefers to Negotiate. This Time, It Might Not Be Possible.

The president’s long history of deal making on the issue is crashing into the realities of a more sharply partisan time.

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The New York Times 10:41 pm on May 26, 2021
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Republicans Attack Biden’s A.T.F. Pick in Confirmation Hearing

If confirmed, David Chipman would inherit an agency seriously depleted by the National Rifle Association’s campaign to undermine it.

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The New York Times 10:23 pm on May 20, 2021
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Panel Approves First Biden Judicial Picks Over G.O.P. Opposition

Two appeals courts nominees drew scant Republican support. Their approval was part of a post-Trump push by Democrats to rebalance the courts.

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The New York Times 1:48 am on April 29, 2021
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Senate Begins Considering Diverse Slate of Biden Judicial Nominees

Democrats are hoping to remake the courts to counter the Trump administration’s conservative push.

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The New York Times 10:45 pm on April 14, 2021
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Biden’s Choice for Civil Rights Post Has Worked to Defend Voting Rights

Kristen Clarke, the nominee for a top Justice Department role, vowed at her confirmation hearing to use legal tools to ensure ballot access.

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The New York Times 3:47 pm on April 9, 2021
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Biden Creating Commission to Study Expanding the Supreme Court

The commission will also examine other potential changes such as term limits for justices. Progressives are pushing President Biden to add seats to balance the court’s conservative majority.

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The New York Times 12:13 am on March 17, 2021
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Feinstein’s Future Could Swing on Husband’s Potential Posting Overseas

Senator Dianne Feinstein’s husband, Richard Blum, is seeking an overseas posting, which could pave the way for her to leave the Senate. She said she would “absolutely’’ serve out her term.

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The New York Times 11:13 pm on March 16, 2021
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Potential Posting for Husband Renews Questions About Feinstein’s Future

Senator Dianne Feinstein’s husband, Richard Blum, is seeking an overseas posting, which could pave the way for her to leave the Senate. She said she would “absolutely’’ serve out her term.

The New York Times 9:21 pm on March 15, 2021
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California’s First Latino Senator, Alex Padilla, Wants an Immigration Overhaul Now

Senator Alex Padilla, the Democrat who was appointed to fill Vice President Kamala Harris’s seat, is pressing for a pathway to citizenship for five million unauthorized immigrants who are essential workers.

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