The most popular events for the America and the Courts - Campaigns & Elections Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=1 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 13:19:12 GMT America and the Courts - Campaigns & Elections The Supreme Court heard oral argument in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. The case arose from a political documentary called [Hillary: The Movie.] The film's producers lost a Federal Election Commission and lower court decision that prohibited them from distributing it on a video-on-demand service on grounds that it violated a McCain-Feingold ban on corporate money being used for electioneering. The court originally heard arguments of this case in March 2009 and asked the attorneys involved to provide additional briefs. The Court held this rehearing in a special session before the official start of the term on Monday, October 5, 2009. It was the first oral argument heard by Justice Sotomayor. This program contained the audio recording released by the court immediately after the arguments were presented. Still images of participants were shown on the screen as they spoke. Justice Thomas did not speak. Included in program 288797-3 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288797-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT In America & the Courts were reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the campaign finance case [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. On Thursday, January 21, 2010, in a 5 to 4 decision, the Supreme Court struck down limits on what corporations and unions can spend on political campaigns. This program includes portions of: Statements from Senator Mitch McConnell's attorney, Floyd Abrams, and Citizens United president David Bossie. Program ID 291533-1. Reaction from Democratic Campaign Committee Chairs Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Chris Van Hollen. Program ID 291535-1. Steve Hoersting, from the Center for Competitive Politics, American University Constitutional Law Professor Jamin Raskin discussing the decision the next day on "Washington Journal." Program ID 291553-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291571-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in the cases of [Crawford v. Marion County Election Board] and [Indiana Democratic Party v. Rokita] about the validity of the law passed in 2005 by the Indiana Legislature requiring all voters who cast a ballot in person to present photographic identification issued by the United States or State of Indiana. This program contained audio with still images of participants as they spoke. Justice Thomas did not speak. On April 28, 2008, the court issued a 6-3 decision that states may require voters to present photo identification before casting ballots. The Court concluded that the photographic ID requirement was a legitimate interest in preventing voter fraud. Justice Stevens wrote the main opinion for the Court. His opinion was joined by Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Kennedy. Justices Scalia, Thomas and Alito issued concurring opinions. Justices Souter, Ginsburg and Breyer dissented. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283122-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed upcoming the Supreme Court case [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] (FEC). The case stems from a lower court case appeal in which the United States District Court for the District of Columbia sided with the FEC that [Hillary: The Movie] could not be shown on television right before the 2008 Democratic primaries under the McCain-Feingold Act. The ruling could change a century-long precedent that allows the government to ban corporations from spending money to support political candidates. This case was originally heard by the Court in March 2009. The Court asked the attorneys involved to provide additional briefs and rescheduled this case before the start of the term. It wwould be Justice Sonia Sotomayor's first oral argument at the Supreme Court, and Solicitor General Elena Kagan's first time arguing before the Court. Topics included history of the case and other related cases. Joan Bikupic moderated. Following their discussion, panelists responded to questions from members of the audience at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288660-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Greg Stohr talked about the views of the presidential candidates on the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary. Topics included the impact the next president could have on the Supreme Court, the candidates' judicial philosophies and their views on the Supreme Court, and the views of Senators Obama and McCain on the controversial issues of abortion, same-sex marriage, and executive power. Mr. Stohr reacted to previously recorded telephone interviews with former Solicitor General Theodore Olson, the chair of the justice advisory committee for the McCain campaign, and with Harvard Law Professor Cass Sunstein, the informal legal adviser to the Obama campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281152-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281152-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama delivered remarks at a campaign rally for Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds. In his first appearance in a race being watched for national implications, President Obama praised State Senator Deeds for his efforts on criminal justice, the environment and supporting the agenda of Virginia's past two Democratic governors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288260-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288260-3 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT An audio record of oral arguments from earlier in the day in a case over campaign finance reform legislation were played over still images of the participants. Arguments focused on limits to unregulated, or "soft money," campaign contributions, new restrictions on some forms of campaign advertising, and campaign contributions by minors. This hearing took place in an unusual session prior to the normal Supreme Court term and lasted four hours. It also was only the third time audio of a hearing had been released on the day of the oral arguments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178062-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The full panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in [Padilla v. Lever] over allegations that Orange County, California, election officials violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by not providing petitions in both English and Spanish for the recall of a Santa Ana Unified District school board member. In November 2005, a Ninth Circuit three-judge panel ruled that Orange County election officials violated the bilingual requirements of the Voting Rights Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193153-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193153-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Following oral arguments in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] litigants, attorneys, and advocates spoke to reporters outside the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288797-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288797-2 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT By remote link from Madison, Wisconsin, Ms. McKenna talked about the politics and news of the day. Ms. McKenna supports President Bush and supports the administration on Iraq. Her talk show, "Upfront with Vicki McKenna," airs from 2 to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday. She responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183596-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183596-5 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the criteria that presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain would use when choosing judges for the federal courts. Topics included the appropriate role for the Senate and how forthcoming nominees should be expected to be during their confirmation hearings. They answered questions from the audience. Linda Greenhouse moderated. "What the Presidential Candidates Should Be Saying About Judicial Selection" was a program of the Judicial Division and its Appellate Judges Conference at the Marriott Marquis during the American Bar Association 2008 Annual Meeting. This is a portion of the program. For the full program SEE program ID 280373-2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280373-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT David Whitney reported by telephone on the election in California's 4th Congressional District. Republican Representative John Doolittle faces Democrat Charlie Brown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193847-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193847-7 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the criteria that presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain would use when choosing judges for the federal courts. Topics included the appropriate role for the Senate and how forthcoming nominees should be expected to be during their confirmation hearings. Participants responded to audience members' questions following the discussion. Linda Greenhouse moderated. "What the Presidential Candidates Should Be Saying About Judicial Selection" was a program of the Judicial Division and its Appellate Judges Conference at the Marriott Marquis during the American Bar Association 2008 Annual Meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280373-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280373-2 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about reconciling national security demands for secrecy with the democratic imperative for openness. Panelists advised presidential candidates of both parties on issues such as the future role of the U.S. in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Law of the Sea, oil prices, and international relations with Europe. Professor Moore moderated. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. "National Security Strategy for a New Administration" was a forum at the 17th Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference of the American Bar Association. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202362-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202362-2 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts focused on the week's events surrounding the nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to the U.S. Supreme Court. Events include: Political ads currently airing around the country in favor of Judge Alito's confirmation from Progress for America and the Family Research Council. From Monday, October 31, 2005: In the White House President Bush announcing the nomination of Judge Alito to the Supreme Court and Judge Alito's response. Then Judge Alito and his family went to Capitol Hill to meet with Senator Frist. Then Judge Alito and Senate Majority Leader First (R-TN), Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter (R-PA), Senate President Pro Tempore Ted Stevens (R-AK), and Senate Majority Whip Mitch McConnell (R-KY) met with reporters in the Mansfield Room of the Capitol. Also, Judge Alito and his family went with Sen. Frist to pay respects to the late Rosa Parks lying in honor in the Capitol Rotunda. Also, Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY), a member of the Judiciary Committee, spoke to reporters about Judge Alito's judicial record and his nomination after visiting the Capitol Rotunda to pay respect to the late Rosa Parks. Also, Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), ranking member of the Judiciary Committee spoke about the nomination on the floor of the Senate. Judge Alito began visiting senators on Capitol Hill. His visits included meeting with Judiciary Committee members Senator Orin Hatch (R-UT) on Tuesday, November 1 and Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) on Wednesday, November 2. He also met with Senator Robert Byrd (D-WI) on Thursday, November 3, 2005. On Thursday, November 3, 2005 Senators Specter and Leahy, the chair and ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, announced the hearing and floor schedule for the confirmation of Jude Another event: On Monday, October 31, 2005 the official 2005 group photograph of the members of the United States Supreme Court was taken. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189776-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189776-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts included: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter talked about the timetable and process for the confirmation hearing of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito at an event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, November 16, 2005. Judge Alito's confirmation hearing is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 9, 2006. Current special interest ads on the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito were shown. An ad from Progress for America was in favor of confirmation. An ad from IndependentCourt.org was opposed to confirmation. On Wednesday, November 16, 2005 Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) spoke about the nomination on the floor of the Senate. During the week, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito continued his Capitol Hill visits. On Wednesday, November 16 he spoke with Senate Judiciary Committee Member Joseph Biden (D-DE). On Thursday, November 17 he spoke with Senator Salazar (D-CO), a member of the "gang of 14" senators who compromised to avoid a filibuster. After their meeting, Sen. Salazar spoke to the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189983-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Tallahassee on whether independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader's name would be included on the Florida presidential ballot this year. The Florida Democratic Party sued to keep Mr. Nader's name off of the ballot, claiming the Florida Reform Party was not a legitimate political party in the state because of the low numbers of supporters and funds. Florida Secretary of State Glenda Hood had ordered that Mr. Nader's name appear on the ballot. A lower Florida court subsequently ruled that his name be removed. The state Supreme Court heard arguments in an expedited manner because absentee ballots for Florida voters overseas were to be mailed out on Saturday, September 18, 2004. Later that afternoon the court ruled that Ralph Nader's name would appear on the ballots. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183559-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183559-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit demanding that all provisional ballots be counted regardless of the location cast. Provisional ballots were created in the 2001 election reform law as a way to guarantee that voters whose names don't show up on the voting rolls, perhaps through error, could still vote on Election Day. If a check shows the voter is eligible to vote, the ballot is counted. The state legislature provided that provisional ballots must be discarded if the voter did not cast the vote in he correct precinct. A coalition of unions, including the AFL-CIO, want the court to order election supervisors to count so-called provisional ballots regardless of where the voter turns them in. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183918-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183918-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Todd spoke about the latest state-by-state polling data and discussed upcoming polls that will measure the impact of the evening's debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183596-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183596-6 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Speakers commented on the release of the Committee for Economic Development's report on judicial selection. They focused on the committee's plan for an outreach program to share the report with those who are concerned about conduct in state judicial elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171896-1 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT