The court must look like us all
Article Abstract:
Hispanic Americans agree that merit should be President Clinton's most important consideration in selecting a new Supreme Court nominee. This appointment is however, also a political act which should weigh factors other than merit. Moreover, it is not true that weighing ethnic background when selecting the nominee would mean a deviation from merit. Appointing a Hispanic would be symbolically and politically important for the 25 million Americans from that ethnic background. Possible names are listed.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1993
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Beware pro bono work if you want to be a judge
Article Abstract:
The undue delay of the Senate in confirming judicial nominees to the federal courts because they have done pro bono work while in private practice harms the poor, who need the legal help badly. It also runs counter to the congressional majority's desire to have the private sector fulfill those needs rather than the government. In the process, it hurts the kind of civic virtue which has been encouraged throughout the country.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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