Gideon v. Wainwright: Celebrating 50 Years of Constitutional Protection
Fifty years ago, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that has played a fundamental role in protecting constitutional rights of those accused of crimes…. Read More
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Is Kagan Really More Liberal than Justice Brennan?
Elena Kagan is a notably opaque Supreme Court nominee. In order to perform their constitutional function, the members of the Senate will have to reach a… Read More
Morning Bell: It’s About the Judgment, Senators
Looking ahead to today’s Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Attorney General nominee Eric Holder, ranking member Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) says he is worried… Read More
Eric Holder’s Sixth Amendment Problem
For more than three years, a diverse coalition from all quarters of the legal community has been pushing Congress to help restore Americans’ Sixth Amendment… Read More
Morning Bell: Time Running Out to Protect a Fundamental Civil Right
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that “in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy … the assistance of counsel for his defense.”… Read More
