Marcia Coyle, based in Washington, covers the U.S. Supreme Court. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @MarciaCoyle
March 25, 2022 | National Law Journal
Thomas Leaves Hospital as Controversy Surrounds His Wife's Post-Election ActionsThomas, who suffered flulike symptoms, did not have COVID-19, the court said.
By Marcia Coyle
2 minute read
March 24, 2022 | National Law Journal
ABA Committee Refutes GOP Claims That Jackson Is 'Soft on Crime'The committee will hold its first "mark-up" or consideration of the nomination on April 4.
By Marcia Coyle
4 minute read
March 24, 2022 | National Law Journal
Justices Bolster Religious Rights of Death Row InmatesJustice Clarence Thomas, in the lone dissent, wrote that the inmate was trying to manipulate the judicial process.
By Marcia Coyle
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March 24, 2022 | National Law Journal
Alabama Attorney General Refuses to Say Biden Is 'Duly Elected, Lawfully Serving' PresidentThe comments from the Republican state attorney general came during testimony opposing Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Marcia Coyle
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March 24, 2022 | National Law Journal
Amicus Briefs Take Spotlight in Jackson HearingRepublican senators focused on those briefs because, while written years ago, they addressed still-controversial topics such as abortion and the war on terror.
By Marcia Coyle
4 minute read
March 23, 2022 | National Law Journal
Jackson Immigration Ruling Is 'Exhibit A for Judicial Activism,' Senator Charges"The plain language of the statute was clearly wiped out by you because you disagreed with the Trump administration. That to me is exhibit A of judicial activism," Sen. Lindsey Graham.
By Marcia Coyle
3 minute read
March 23, 2022 | National Law Journal
Ketanji Brown Jackson Vows to Recuse From Harvard Affirmative Action Challenge, If Confirmed"That is my plan," Jackson said, when asked by Sen. Ted Cruz if she would recuse from the case involving Harvard.
By Marcia Coyle
4 minute read
March 23, 2022 | National Law Journal
What They Are 'Tweeting' About Jackson's Confirmation HearingsOriginalism, critical race theory, judicial philosophy and more have been topics triggering social media commentary.
By Marcia Coyle
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March 23, 2022 | National Law Journal
Critical Race Theory, Child Pornography and Cameras in Court: Key Moments From Ketanji Brown Jackson's HearingCommittee members during the second day of her confirmation hearing settled into the "meat and potatoes" of the confirmation process by asking questions on various legal topics.
By Marcia Coyle
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March 22, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief
Latham & Watkins's Stand-Out Term | Jackson's 1999-2000 TermWhen Latham & Watkins partner Roman Martinez stands at the lectern this morning for his oral argument, he will be the firm's third lawyer to argue this term.
By Marcia Coyle
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