Senate Judiciary Committee Investigates Clarence Thomas' Ties to Wealthy Republican Donor The recent Senate Judiciary Committee request for Harlan Crow to disclose any gifts or contributions made by him or his companies to Justice Clarence Thomas has raised concerns about transparency and ethics within the Supreme Court. ProPublica, a news outlet, has previously reported on the ties between the conservative justice and the wealthy Republican donor, including... (10 views)
Clarence Thomas: A Polarizing Figure on the Supreme Court Following one of the most controversial confirmation battles in Senate history, Clarence Thomas began his career as a U.S. Supreme Court justice, and 32 years later, he remains a polarizing figure. Recently, Senate Democrats called for an investigation into Thomas' conduct after a report by ProPublica revealed that he had taken undisclosed luxury trips funded by a Dallas... (6 views)
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Allegedly Accepting Luxury Trips, Senate Democrats Call for Investigation According to a recent media report by ProPublica, Clarence Thomas, a conservative Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, has allegedly been accepting luxury trips from a wealthy Dallas businessman named Harlan Crow for many years. Despite a federal law mandating disclosing most gifts, Thomas has not publicly disclosed these trips. Senate Democrats are now calling for an... (16 views)
Harness the Power of Oral Argument Techniques: An Inside Look at Georgetown's Supreme Court Institute Before the United States Supreme Court heard arguments in the case United States v. Booker last October, the winning side was mooted at Georgetown University Law Center's Supreme Court Institute, Washington, DC. (274 views)
Abortion Rights Supporters Mobilize: Opponents See Hope in Balancing Regulatory Climate Heather Brewer has never known a world in which abortions were illegal. (13 views)
Medical Marijuana Case Illustrates Conflict Between Federal and State Law In a case with potential ramifications broader than the issue at hand, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to allow sick patients to smoke marijuana to relieve their pain if their doctors recommend it. (412 views)
Supreme Court Examines Impact of Juvenile Executions: Analysis and Expert Opinion As the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether executing teenagers who commit crimes at age 16 or 17 should be banned as cruel and unusual punishment, international opposition to juvenile executions could play a key role in determining the outcome. (355 views)
How Judge William R. Harris Succeeded in the Legal Profession Small town judge William Harris serves as an example for those who want a successful career without the headaches of big city and big firm life. (1044 views)