The most recent programs for the Federal Courts Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=476 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 05:13:00 GMT Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. He talked about why the surviving Boston Marathon bomber would be prosecuted in the federal court system rather than as an enemy combatant in a military tribunal. Other topics included immigration policy and the future of gun control legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312300-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republican leaders briefed reporters on their legislative agendas following the weekly party lunches. Topics included the pace of judicial confirmations and the presidential budget proposals expected the next day. This is a portion of the remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311991-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311991-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT White House Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest briefed reporters and answered questions. He defended the administration's decision to try Osama Bin Laden's son-in-law in a civilian court in New York City. Other topics included the February 2013 jobs report, the impact of sequestration budget cuts, and the President's relationship with Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311402-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT During this portion of the daily White House briefing, Jay Carney urged the Senate to confirm one of President Obama's nominees, Caitlin Halligan, for the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals.*He showed graphics on the time it had taken to confirm different nominees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311327-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311327-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Officials from various government departments spoke about human trafficking. Panelists agreed that the chief aid in fighting human trafficking is through partnering with other federal organizations and non-governmental organizations as well as foreign governments. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Mark Lagon, former director of the State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, moderated. "Trends and Challenges - AHT prevention, prosecution and protection of victims" was a panel at the "Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium: Transforming the Coalition" held in the Georgetown University Bunn Intercultural Center Auditorium by the Institute for the Study of International Migration and Deloitte. This symposium brought together officials from government and business during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the challenges in fighting human trafficking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West spoke about human trafficking. He talked about the Justice Department's efforts to prosecute sex and forced labor cases in U.S. courts. This was part of the "Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium: Transforming the Coalition" held in the Georgetown University Bunn Intercultural Center Auditorium by the Institute for the Study of International Migration and Deloitte. This symposium brought together officials from government and business during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the challenges in fighting human trafficking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310697-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Welsh-Huggins talked about his book about domestic terrorism, [Hatred at Home: Al-Qaida on Trial in the American Midwest]. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Columbus, Ohio, on July 9-12 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Time Warner Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307841-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307841-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Retired Justice Sandra Day O Connor testified on her efforts to educate young people in civics through her iCivics organization. Some of the other issues she addressed were state election of judges, public confidence in the judiciary, and cameras in the Supreme Court. When asked by Senator Leahy about displeasure among conservatives on Chief Justice Roberts' decision to uphold the health care law, she said the criticism was "unfortunate" and demonstrates citizens' "lack of understanding" about the judiciary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307242-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nelson Schwartz talked from New York City about the pending federal lawsuit against several large banks over the quality of mortgage backed securities sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and other lawsuits stemming from private shareholders and states. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301610-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301610-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Sherry delivered her argument for including [Erie Railroad v. Tompkins] in the "Hall of Shame" as one of the worst United States Supreme Court decisions. The 1938 decision concluded that the federal courts do not have judicial power to create general federal common law when hearing state law claims under diversity jurisdiction. This led to "forum shopping" for filing lawsuits. Professor Childress then defended the decision. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Professor Goodno moderated. "Supreme Mistakes: Exploring the Most Maligned Decisions in Supreme Court History" was a [Pepperdine Law Review] Symposium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298797-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298797-6 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators debated the nomination and confirmation of Goodwin Liu to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299605-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299605-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators debated the nomination and confirmation of Goodwin Liu to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299605-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299605-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators debated the appointment and confirmation of Goodwin Liu to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299585-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299585-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of three judges at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on the constitutionality of Arizona Senate Bill 1070. The bill requires state law enforcement officers to check a person's immigration status under certain circumstances, and authorizes a warrantless arrest in cases where there is probable cause to believe that the person has committed an offense. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296345-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296345-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Adam Schiff talked about the impeachment trial of Judge Thomas Porteous. Representative Schiff is one of the House impeachment managers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295834-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295834-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. This is the third of three parts from the fifth day of the trial. It begins with the continuation of testimony from Robert Rees and ends with the completion of the trial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295564-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295564-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. This is the second of three parts from the fifth day of the trial. It begins with the continuation of testimony from John Mamoulides and ends in the middle of testimony by Robert Rees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295564-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295564-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Mamoulides testified at an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. This is the first of three parts from the fifth day of the trial. Mr. Mamoulides' testimony continues on part 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295564-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295564-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified at the first congressional hearing on stem cells research since Judge Royce Lamberth banned funding for embryonic stem cell research and the Appellate Court's stay of that ban. They focused on new legislative proposals to address the concerns of the court and proceed with federal funding for stem cell research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295498-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rafael Pardo continued his testimony at the impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Then S.J. Beaulieu, Donald Gardner, and Dane Ciolino testified. Congressmen Adam Schiff and Bob Goodlatte are the House impeachment managers. Jonathan Turley and Keith Aurzada are Judge Porteus' attorneys. This was the fourth day of the trial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295497-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295497-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rafeal Pardo testified at the impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Brian Walsh, Judge Porteous' attorney, and Alan Baron questioned Professor Pardo on the judge's debt and bankruptcy. Congressmen Adam Schiff and Bob Goodlatte are the House impeachment managers. Jonathan Turley is Judge Porteus' attorney. This was the fourth day of the trial. Defense proceedings commenced. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295497-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295497-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bruce Alpert spoke by telephone about the Senate impeachment trial of Judge Thomas Porteous. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295514-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295514-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Committee Chair McCaskill called a recess due to the absence of the required seven senators in the impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Before the recess began, Chair McCaskill and Judge Porteous' attorneys, Jonathan Turley and Daniel Schwartz, discussed a witness who was scheduled to appear, Don Gardner, but could not be located. This was the fourth day of the trial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295497-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295497-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Claude Lightfoot testified at the impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Congressmen Adam Schiff and Bob Goodlatte are the House impeachment managers. Jonathan Turley and Daniel O'Connor are Judge Porteus' attorneys. This was the third day of the trial. This segment began with a moment of silence in deference to the ceremony remembering September 11, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295487-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295487-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate held an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Congressmen Adam Schiff and Bob Goodlatte are the House impeachment managers, and Harold Damelin and Mark Dubester are attorneys for the House prosecution team. Jonathan Turley, P.J. Meitl, and Daniel O'Connor are Judge Porteus' attorneys. This was the third day of the trial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295487-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295487-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charles Geyh, Rhonda Danos, and Bobby Hamil testified at an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Professor Charles Geyh was cross-examined about his testimony of the previous day. Congressmen Adam Schiff and Bob Goodlatte are the House impeachment manager, and Alan Baron and Harold Damelin are attorneys for the House prosecution teams. Jonathan Turley and Daniel Schwartz are Judge Porteus' attorneys. This was the third day of the trial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295487-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295487-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Judge Duncan Keir was questioned by Kirsten Konar and Brian Walsh at an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Ms. Konar was an attorney for the Senate committee, Mr. Walsh for Judge Porteus. Judge Keir's testimony focused on a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing by Judge Porteous. This was the third day of the trial. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295487-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295487-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lori Marcotte, Jeffrey Duhon, and Aubrey Wallace testified at the impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Congressmen Adam Schiff and Bob Goodlatte are the House chief impeachment managers. Congressman Hank Johnson is also part an impeachment manager. Mr. Turley continued with the cross-examination of Lori Marcotte. Jeffrey Duhon and Aubrey Wallace testified and were cross-examined. This was the second day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charles Geyh testified at the Senate impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Alan Baron was an attorney for the House impeachment team, and Jonathan Turley represented Judge Porteous. This was the second day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-7 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rafael Goyeneche testified at the Senate impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Congressmen Adam Schiff was one of the House impeachment managers. Jonathan Turley and P.J. Meitl were attorneys for Judge Porteous. This was the second day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-6 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ben Evans spoke by phone about the trial of federal Judge Thomas Porteous. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295472-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295472-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate held an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Senator McCaskill announced a recess because only three of the seven Senators necessary for the trial to continue were present. This was the second day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lori Marcotte testified at the Senate impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Senator McCaskill called a recess a shortly into Ms. Marcotte's testimony so that senators could vote. This was the second day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Louis Marcotte testified at the Senate impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Congressmen Bob Goodlatte one of the House impeachment managers, questioned Mr. Marcotte about his lunches and dealings with Judge Porteous. Congressman Goodlatte was followed by Judge Porteous' attorney Jonathan Turley. This was the second day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Louis Marcotte testified at the Senate impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Congressmen Bob Goodlatte, one of the House impeachment managers, questioned Mr. Marcotte about his interactions and relationship with Judge Porteous. Congressman Goodlatte was followed by Judge Porteous' attorney, Jonathan Turley. This was the second day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295450-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Mole testified at an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous. He was accused of decades of corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Congressmen Adam Schiff and Bob Goodlatte are the House impeachment managers, and Jonathan Turley is the attorney for Judge Porteous. This was the first day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295428-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295428-5 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Creely testified at an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge Thomas Porteous. He was accused of decades of corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Congressmen Adam Schiff and Bob Goodlatte are the House impeachment managers, and Jonathan Turley is the attorney for Judge Porteous. This was the first day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295428-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295428-4 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nathan Koppel was interviewed by telephone about the impeachment trial of federal Judge Thomas Porteous. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295441-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jacob Amato and Robert Creely testified at an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge G. Thomas Porteous. He was accused of decades of corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Congressmen Adam Schiff and Bob Goodlatte are the House impeachment managers, and Jonathan Turley is the attorney for Judge Porteous. This was the first day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295428-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295428-3 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jacob Amato testified at an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge G. Thomas Porteous. Judge Porteous was accused of decades of corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Congressmen Adam Schiff and Bob Goodlatte are the House impeachment managers, and Jonathan Turley is the attorney for Judge Porteous. This was the first day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295428-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295428-2 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate held an impeachment trial for New Orleans federal Judge G. Thomas Porteous for corruption and engaging in a kickback scheme with a Louisiana law firm. Following an overview of the process by Senator McCaskill, Congressmen Adam Schiff and Bob Goodlatte, the House impeachment managers, presented their case. They were followed by Judge Porteous' attorney's rebuttal. This was the first day of the trial, and the first Senate trial since the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton in 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295428-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295428-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justices Breyer and Scalia testified about the Administrative Conference of the United States, which provides administrative support for the federal judicial system. They both talked about their experiences working on the Administrative Conference of the United States before serving on the Supreme Court. The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is an independent federal agency and advisory committee chartered for the purpose of ensuring the fair and efficient administration of various federal agencies. The ACUS studies administrative processes and recommends improvements in the procedures by administrative agencies. ACUS does not have the power to make its recommendations law or to enforce them once they are enacted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293621-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chief Judge Easterbrook gave his annual State of the Circuit address to the Seventh Circuit Judicial Conference. This luncheon event at the Seventh Circuit Judicial Conference was held Monday, May 3, 2010, in the Renaissance Room at the InterContinental Hotel in Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293301-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Goodwin Liu testified about his nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Among the topics he addressed were interpreting the Constitution, judicial temperament, and the role of judges. Several Republican members asked pointed questions about his criticisms of Justices Roberts and Alito and supplemental information to his Senate questionnaire. Part 2 of 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293041-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293041-102 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Goodwin Liu testified about his nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Among the topics he addressed were interpreting the Constitution, judicial temperament, and the role of judges. Several Republican members asked pointed questions about his criticisms of Justices Roberts and Alito and supplemental information to his Senate questionnaire. Part 1 of 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293041-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293041-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joshua Dratel, Colonel Morris Davis and Anthony Romero spoke about trials for suspected terrorists involved in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S. Among the topics they addressed were the venue and procedures for trials, the potential advantages and disadvantages of military commissions and civilian trials in federal courts, potential impact on U.S. foreign policy, and domestic political considerations associated with the eventual determination of the trial format. They also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292644-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Roger Gregory spoke about the importance of diversity in the federal judiciary, his recess appointment by President Clinton, and his experience as the first African American to serve on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. "The Importance of a Diverse Judiciary" was a program held by the New York City Bar Association Thursday, February 18, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292579-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Intelligence and law enforcement officials testified on threats to U.S. national security. Among the topics they addressed were recent terrorist arrests in the U.S., assessments of threats from overseas, and the Obama administration's cybersecurity policies. Several questions also focused on the arrest of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab for the attempted bombing of Northwest Flight 253 and the decision to try him in federal court rather than in a military tribunal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291858-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291858-1 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder spoke to audience members and family members of the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks following a Senate Judiciary Committee Justice Department oversight hearing. Alice Hoagland spoke to him about her objections to the decision to try several accused terrorists in a federal court in New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290084-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290084-103 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder testified at an oversight hearing. Among the topics addressed was the decision to try five Guantanamo Bay detainees in federal court in New York City, the shootings at Fort Hood, and cyber security. Several senators challenged Mr. Holder on his decision to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in federal court rather than by military commission, as well as his statement that the New York court would be the best venue to get a conviction. Part 2 of 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290084-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290084-101 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT