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Role of the Solicitor General
Saturday
U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement spoke about the role of the Solicitor General's office at the Federal Circuit Judicial Conference. He's introduced by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Clement announced his resignation as solicitor general, he will step down on June 2.
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The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City heard oral argument in the U.S. Department of Defense v. the Associated Press, the issue facing the Court is if the Department of Defense must release the identities of hundreds of Guantanamo Bay detainees. Later, professor Thomas Goldstein gives a speech on building an appellate practice.
Washington, DC
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco heard oral arguments in Ibrahim v. Homeland Security. The Court must decide the constitutionality of the no-fly list. In 2005 Stanford University student Rahinah Ibrahim was handcuffed and detained at the San Francisco International Airport while trying to fly home to Malaysia. After arriving in Malaysia, the U.S. Embassy revoked her visa, and she has not been allowed in the United States since.
Washington, DC
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| From Saturday, May 10 |
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg took part in a panel discussion on the successes, challenges and issues women face in the legal profession. The National Constitution Center hosted this event. Other panelists include: Sherrilyn Ifill, University of Maryland Law School Professor; Elena Kagan, Harvard University Law School Dean; and Judge Gene Pratter, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Washington, DC
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| From Saturday, May 3 |
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Georgetown University Law Center hosted a discussion looking at the challenges a new administration will have to face in national security law, including Guantanamo Bay detainees, and the idea of establishing a National Security Court in place of military tribunals.
Washington, DC
: 56 min.
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The United States Court of Military Commission Review hears the case of United States v. Omar Ahmed Khadr.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 35 min.
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The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco heard oral arguments in two cases on the government's warrantless wiretapping program. Hepting v. AT & T is a class action on behalf of a group of AT and T customers who allege that the company intercepted their phone calls and electronic mail, then disclosed the information to the NSA.
San Francisco, CA
: 1 hr. 34 min.
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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) President Nadine Strossen will debate civil liberties and the law. Justice Scalia will also discusses his views on the Constitution and on the proper role of judges.
Washington, DC
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| FROM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 |
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About the Series
America and the Courts airs Saturdays on C-SPAN at 7pm (ET)
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