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JAS Testifies on Recusal in WI
Wisconsin’s recusal rules lag behind those in almost every state and should be toughened to comply with the landmark 2009 U.S. Supreme Court decision, Caperton v. Massey, Justice at Stake’s state affairs director told a legislative hearing in Madison today.
Speaking to a special panel announced last July, John Robinson told the panel that Wisconsin’s current policy, adopted last year, is one of only a few nationally that allows recusal only when a judge subjectively decides he or she is biased. Forty-eight states have an “objective” standard, Robinson said, in which a judge should not hear a case if a neutral observer might reasonably conclude that bias exists.
He also urged Wisconsin’s legislative body to enact rules so that any decision by a judge not to recuse can be reviewed by other judges. A full draft of Robinson’s written testimony is available here. Robinson added:
“We have urged states to adopt recusal standards that will reassure citizens that their courts will be fair and impartial, both in fact and in appearance. Strong recusal rules protect the courts and build public trust by removing even the appearance that justice might be up for sale.”
The recusal debate has gained significance in recent years, as litigants have spent heavily to elect judges before whom they appear in court. Acording to a Justice at Stake poll in September, more than 80 percent of the public believes judges should not hear cases involving major campaign supporters. Read more
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Wednesday Media Summary
JUSTICE AT STAKE
Indianapolis Star: Who should pick judges? Indiana’s system works
Andrea Neal – 6/9/2010
KAGAN COMMENTARY
Washington Times: Kagan’s ‘full faith’ in same-sex marriage
Editorial – 6/8/2010
Blog Of Legal Times: Dellinger: Kagan is no Souter
David Ingram – 6/8/2010
NOMINATION/POLITICS
Witchita Eagle: Could Mother Teresa get GOP votes?
Rhonda Holman – 6/8/2010
Radio Iowa: Grassley to meet with Supreme Court nominee today
Matt Kelley – 6/8/2010
NPR/Political Junkie: Announcing The Official ‘Elena Kagan Confirmation Vote’ Contest
Ken Rudin – 6/8/2010Read more…
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Monday Media Summary
KAGAN COMMENTARY
AP: Clinton records show many sides of Kagan
MARK SHERMAN – 6/5/2010
CNN: Kagan documents reveal pragmatic approach on abortion controversy
Bill Mears – 6/4/2010
NY Times: Glimpses of Kagan’s Views in Clinton White House
SHERYL GAY STOLBERG – 6/4/2010
CNN: Kagan opposed making doctor-assisted suicide federal crime
Bill Mears – 6/5/2010
FOX News: New Docs: Kagan on Assisted Suicide Law
Lee Ross – 6/4/2010
AP: Kagan files show pragmatic streak in tobacco talks
JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS – 6/5/2010
Media Matters For America: CBS makes a mess of Kagan’s record as Thurgood Marshall clerk
6/4/2010
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Thursday Media Summary
KAGAN COMMENTARY
The Atlantic: Don’t Bet on Kagan Overturning Citizens United
Garrett Epps – 6/2/2010
FOX News: Kagan’s Troubling Record on the First Amendment
Horace Cooper – 6/2/2010
National Review Online/Bench Memos: Do As I Say…
Carrie Severino – 6/2/2010
NOMINATION/POLITICS
NY Times: A Knock-Down, Drag-Out — Yawn
SHERYL GAY STOLBERG – 6/2/2010Read more…
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Wednesday Media Monitoring Summary
KAGAN COMMENTARY
CNN/Political Ticker: CNN Poll: Regardless of experience concerns, majority back Kagan
6/1/2010
LA Times: Setback may have set Kagan on course for Supreme Court
Christi Parsons – 6/2/2010
KAGAN PAPERS/EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE
Center For American Progress: Executive Privilege 101
Ian Millhiser – 6/1/2010
NOMINATION/POLITICS
NOMINATION/DIVERSITY
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
Huffington Post: Elena Kagan: Bench the Judge-Umpire Analogy
Aaron Zelinsky – 6/2/2010
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Tuesday Media Summary
KAGAN COMMENTARY
Dallas Morning News: Questions for Elena Kagan
Editorial – 5/28/2010
Human Events: Senate Should Reject Kagan Nominiation
Kevin Gutzman – 5/29/2010
Miami Herald: Sexism, softball and the Supreme Court
JODI MAILANDER FARRELL – 5/30/2010
Human Events: Kagan’s Thesis Endorsed Judicial Activism
David McIntosh – 6/01/2010
NOMINATION/POLITICS
AP: Senators await Kagan papers from Clinton library
JILL ZEMAN BLEED – 6/1/2010
Kansas City Star: Bring on the Kagan hearing
Editorial – 5/31/2010
STEVENS LEGACY
Media Bistro/Fishbowl DC: NYT Scribe to Moderate Panel on Retiring Justice Stevens’ Legacy
Betsy Rothstein – 6/1/2010Read more…
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Wednesday Media Summary
KAGAN COMMENTARY
AP: As Marshall clerk, Kagan was wary of conservatives
MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO – 5/25/2010
NOMINATION/POLITICS
USA Today/The Oval: Kagan campaign for Supreme Court: Both sides step it up
Kathy Kiely – 5/25/2010
Boston Globe/AP: Kagan clerking notes may draw GOP fire
Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko – 5/26/2010
Huffington Post: WorldNetDaily’s Aaron Klein Hurls Slime At Elena Kagan
Terry Krepel – 5/25/2010Read more…
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Monday Media Summary
NOMINATION REPORTING
Blog Of Legal Times: Senate Sets Aside $300K for Kagan Hearing
David Ingram – 5/21/2010
KAGAN COMMENTARY
Milwaukee Courier: NAACP endorses Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan
Editorial – 5/22/2010
Washington Post/AP: Elena Kagan’s writings suggest judge’s proper role
Mark Sherman – 5/23/2010
National Catholic Review: Kagan’s Paper Trail (or Lack Thereof)
RICH DALY – 5/24/2010
The Trentonian: Can free speech be redistributed?
NAT HENTOFF – 5/22/2010
National Journal: Bonfire Of The Inanities
Eliza Newlin Carney – 5/24/2010
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Friday Media Summary
Wednesday Media Summary
NOMINATION REPORTING
Blog Of Legal Times: Kagan Hearing Set to Begin June 28
David Ingram – 5/19/2010
KAGAN COMMENTARY
Politico: Elena Kagan’s thesis hints at her views
JOSH GERSTEIN – 5/19/2010
Reuters: Supreme Court nominee Kagan is a millionaire
Thomas Ferraro and James Vicini – 5/18/2010
Heritage Foundation: Elena Kagan: Justice Stevens Redux?
Charles Stimson – 5/18/2010
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