Tag Archives: links of interest

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...

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...

Judicial Performance and Elections The Statesman reports, Texas lawmakers are rankled by the state's judicial ethics rules, which seem to permit the judicial oversight commission attorney-client privilege to "keep secret" some of its investigation findings. "I've never heard of that," said Sen....

Judicial Performance and Elections A post at the Georgetown Public Policy Review examines the DISCLOSE Act, legislation aimed at improving transparency in campaign-related spending. As the 2012 election season continues, expect questions about the role of money in elections and the propriety of a...

Judicial Performance Elected judges across the country are increasingly uncomfortable with the demands--and implications--of fundraising. The Washington Post covers the perils of campaign finance and the judiciary in the era of the Super PAC. While deep-pocketed super PACs and ultra-wealthy donor...