How One Call Fast-Tracked Judge Faunce’s Career
Judge Jennifer Faunce Few people can say they knew they wanted to be a judge…
Annie FarrellJune 2, 2022
Justice Thomas, the First Amendment and Section 230
Justice Clarence Thomas The Supreme Court dismissed a case arguing that former President Donald Trump’s…
Leadership ConnectApril 7, 2021
Where Are President Biden’s Judicial Nominees?
There’s been a whirlwind of executive orders and nominations since President Joe Biden was sworn…
Brian BethFebruary 1, 2021
Section 230 Explained
At the heart of the matter is whether platforms on the internet – such as…
Baz HiralalNovember 27, 2020
Complete List of Judicial Nominations
This handy list of presidential nominations to federal courts is updated monthly and contains all…
Brian BethNovember 6, 2020
Senate Races May Hinge On Supreme Court Justice Confirmation
Ruth Bader Ginsburg When liberal legal icon and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed…
Leadership ConnectSeptember 29, 2020
Eleventh Circuit Flips As Senate Confirms Two Trump Appointees
Barbara Lagoa When the Senate confirmed Barbara Lagoa, a justice of the Florida Supreme Court,…
Leadership ConnectNovember 25, 2019
SCOTUS Could Leave Door Open for ‘Dreamers’
This month, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in three cases that will affect the…
Leadership ConnectNovember 12, 2019
Supreme Court LGBT Rights Cases Take Center Stage
This week, the Supreme Court of the United States is hearing two cases that question…
Leadership ConnectOctober 8, 2019
Senate Speedily Confirms 17 Judicial Nominees
Mitch McConnell In just one week, the U.S. Senate has confirmed 17 judges to positions…
Leadership ConnectAugust 7, 2019
On Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
John Paul Stevens Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens died on July 16 after…
Leadership ConnectJuly 18, 2019
DOJ Says No Citizenship Question on 2020 Census
The Supreme Court ruled on a polarizing issue when it released its opinion in Department…
Leadership ConnectJuly 3, 2019
The Question of ‘One Person, One Vote’
In perhaps the biggest news story of the court’s current term, the Court ruled 5-4…
Leadership ConnectJune 28, 2019
Judges Confirmed to Second Circuit Despite ‘Blue Slip’ Objections
The Senate recently voted to confirm Michael H. Park to the Second Circuit Court of…
Leadership ConnectMay 14, 2019
Iowa and Other States Attempt to Revise Judicial Selection Process
Kim Reynolds The Iowa legislature approved a bill that would change the state’s appointment procedure…
Leadership ConnectApril 30, 2019
Remember #MerrickGarland?
Merrick Garland There's a reason Merrick Garland was trending on Twitter yesterday. The Senate passed…
Leadership ConnectApril 4, 2019
Trump Nominee Gets Lifetime Court of Appeals Judgeship
Bridget Bade The Senate voted 78-21 to confirm Bridget S. Bade, a current magistrate judge…
Leadership ConnectMarch 27, 2019
Trump Nominee Eric Miller Confirmed without ‘Blue Slip’ Consent
Eric Miller In a 53-46 party-line vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Seattle attorney Eric Miller…
Brian BethFebruary 27, 2019
Rep. Evan Jenkins to be Sworn-In to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Representative Evan Jenkins (R-WV, 3rd) will be sworn-in to the West Virginia Supreme Court of…
Brian BethSeptember 26, 2018
Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy Retires
On Tuesday, July 31, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy officially retired from the Supreme Court…
Brian BethJuly 31, 2018
