The Supremes
Sep. 1, 2007
The Supremes
With the Roberts Court poised to reconvene next month, a look back at its first full term reveals a clear shift—to the right, or to respect for precedent, depending on your politics. By Douglas W. Kmiec
By Douglas W. Kmiec
Precedent Rules in the Roberts Court
There is much to note about John G. Roberts Jr.'s second year as chief justice, but the importance of holding fast to precedent figures most prominently. Of course, if you were on the losing side of the 5?4 cases in which a precedent was not extended?or, as some might complain, not applied?the vi...
Precedent Rules in the Roberts Court
There is much to note about John G. Roberts Jr.'s second year as chief justice, but the importance of holding fast to precedent figures most prominently. Of course, if you were on the losing side of the 5?4 cases in which a precedent was not extended?or, as some might complain, not applied?the vi...
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