It seems to me that--well, I could see that that would be a theory. Is that the theory that Marshall and Brennan used when they consistently...
You've written, arguing that the citizenship clause of the Fourteenth Amendment creates a positive right...
there's a danger of court take-over of the legislative process.
I think good judges can differ on whether they believe in a death penalty or not, and the critical thing is, I guess, will you follow the la...
You've been clear that you felt that quotas are unconstitutional.
I remain uneasy about some of the--not so much the answers you give, but how they square with what you've written before.
Is that a precise command that cannot be abridged by unelected judges?
I think you've noted that revenue bills must arise in the House. That's unequivocal.
I think the only disagreement I had with Adarand was its extension of the principles of the Crowson case.
It's good to have all of you here. The process is more rigorous, as you know, than just the hearing we have today.
For many years our ability to enforce the law and protect the citizens of our jurisdiction has been hampered by erroneous decisions of U.S.
Why am I faced with placing children in jail longer than they've been alive?
I think it has been helpful.
the courts have no role at all in questioning that judgment by Congress.
I would say that Judge Wilkins' leadership in establishing the sentencing guidelines was probably the greatest change in the entire criminal...
I would note that this nominee, Professor Liu, was set for a hearing in 28 days, when the average Court of Appeals nominee for the Obama adm...
I love this Constitution, the great republic that we've been given. It is something that we should cherish and pass on to our children.
the rule of law is--you interpret the statutes and Constitution as written
