Jesse J Holland

November 03, 2005 | National Law Journal

The 14 centrists who averted a Senate breakdown over judicial nominees last spring are showing signs of splintering on President Bush's latest nominee for the Supreme Court -- weakening the hand of Democrats opposed to conservative Judge Samuel Alito and enhancing his prospects for confirmation. The early defection of two of the group's Republicans, Mike DeWine of Ohio and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, could hurt if Democrats decide to attempt a filibuster of Alito.

By Jesse J. Holland

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November 19, 2004 | Law.com

Arlen Specter on Thursday won the backing of Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans to be their new chairman, surviving complaints from abortion opponents after submitting an extraordinary statement underscoring his support for Bush judicial nominees. Specter affirmed that he will give the president's nominees "quick committee hearings and early committee votes." But the founder of a conservative lobbying group warned that Spector "will assume his new position on a very short leash."

By Jesse J. Holland

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May 09, 2002 | The Legal Intelligencer

President Bush pleaded with the Senate yesterday to speed the process of approving his nominees to the federal bench. America is not getting the justice it needs, he said.

By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press

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October 26, 2001 | Law.com

President Bush on Friday signed a sweeping anti-terrorism bill into law, giving police and intelligence agencies vast new powers to "counter a threat like no other our nation has ever faced." The legislation expands the FBI's wiretapping and electronic surveillance authority. The bill also gives police new powers secretly to search people's homes and business records and to eavesdrop on phone and computer conversations.

By Jesse J. Holland

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November 15, 2005 | National Law Journal

Twenty years ago, Samuel Alito was trying to catch the eye of Reagan administration officials looking to fill a political slot in the justice department. But the young conservative's boast about being "particularly proud" of his work helping to argue that "the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion" may now make his quest to join the Supreme Court more difficult. Republicans and Democrats are already planning to zero in on that statement at his confirmation hearings.

By Jesse J. Holland

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September 14, 2001 | Law.com

Under a measure passed by the Senate that comes in response to the destruction of the World Trade Center by terrorists, people suspected of hijacking or other terrorist acts could for the first time find their telephones and computers wiretapped by the government. Currently, suspicion of terrorism isn't a valid legal reason to get a wiretap, lawmakers said after passing the bill late Thursday night.

By Jesse J. Holland

3 minute read

April 08, 2005 | The Legal Intelligencer

Worried after recent attacks, federal judges on Wednesday urged Congress to provide more protection, including $12 million for security systems in most of their homes.

By Jesse J. Holland

4 minute read

November 15, 2005 | Law.com

Twenty years ago, Samuel Alito was trying to catch the eye of Reagan administration officials looking to fill a political slot in the justice department. But the young conservative's boast about being "particularly proud" of his work helping to argue that "the Constitution does not protect a right to an abortion" may now make his quest to join the Supreme Court more difficult. Republicans and Democrats are already planning to zero in on that statement at his confirmation hearings.

By Jesse J. Holland

5 minute read

September 07, 2005 | National Law Journal

President Bush said Tuesday that the list of possibilities for his second Supreme Court nomination was "wide open." Meanwhile, Senate Judiciary Chairman Arlen Specter and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison said Bush should choose a woman. "Two women, I think, are a minimum" for the high court, according to Specter. Bush noted that Sandra Day O'Connor has agreed to stay on until her successor is in place, ensuring there will be a nine-member Court if John Roberts is confirmed before the new term begins Oct. 3.

By Jesse J. Holland

3 minute read

April 21, 2005 | Law.com

By Jesse J. Holland

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