The most recent programs for the Supreme Court Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=496 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, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 23:46:59 GMT John Stinneford spoke about the Supreme Court and the death penalty at Ava Maria University Law School and Federalist Society. He talked about the meaning behind "cruel and unusual punishment" and gave a historical perspective on the origins of the 8th Amendment. Following his remarks he took questions from the audience on torture cases and why lethal injection executions were not considered a "cruel and unusual" form of punishment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310840-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310840-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on their view of the Supreme Court. The question came from a Pew Research Center poll that showed approval ratings of the Court at an historic low of 56 percent. [Wall Street Journal] Supreme Court Correspondent Jess Bravin reviewed Supreme Court oral arguments in two same-sex marriage cases. Mr. Bravin participated via Skype. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311803-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311803-2 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Scenes were shown outside the U.S. Supreme Court after oral arguments were heard in the same-sex marriage case [Hollingsworth v. Perry]. Another case would be argued the next day.*Telephone lines were open for viewer reactions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311660-102 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor talked about her book, [Out of Order: Stories from the History of the Supreme Court], in which she presents a history of the High Court and profiles several of its former Justices. She spoke at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311561-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311561-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Supreme Court Justices Anthony Kennedy and Stephen Breyer on the fiscal year 2014 budget for the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary system. The justices were requesting a total of $86.5 million, a 3 percent reduction from fiscal year 2013. By law, the judicial branch assembles its own budget, which the president reviews then transmits to Congress without changes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311494-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311494-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT This is a 1977 film about the [Marbury v. Madison] U.S. Supreme Court decision that established the basis for judicial review of congressional and executive actions on the grounds of their constitutionality. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310956-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310956-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Angela Riley spoke in the Supreme Court chamber about the history of the Supreme Court and Native American lands. The lecture, which took place in the Supreme Court chamber, was one in a series hosted by the Supreme Court Historical Society on the Constitution, the Supreme Court, and property rights. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg introduced Professor Riley. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309427-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309427-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors spoke about Supreme Court issues and operations. They included Clare Cushman, [Courtwatchers: Eyewitness Accounts in Supreme Court History], Anthony Franze, [The Last Justice], Todd Peppers and Artemus Ward, [In Chambers: Stories of Supreme Court Law Clerks and Their Justices], and Jeffery Toobin, [The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court]. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308944-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308944-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy spoke at the Heritage Foundation's Center for Legal and Judicial Studies as part of the foundation's lecture series "Preserve the Constitution." He said it's the duty of every American, not just public servants, to preserve, protect and defend the U.S. Constitution. Justice Kennedy also stressed the importance of educating children on how the Constitution was formed, and what is in it and why. He said that you can not preserve what you do not comprehend. President Ronald Reagan nominated Justice Kennedy to the high court in 1987. He took his seat in 1988. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309029-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309029-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice John Roberts addressed students at Rice University, touching on issues ranging from challenges to the Constitution to his favorite movie. Chief Justice Roberts said reporters are too quick to label Supreme Court Justices as liberal or conservative. The Chief Justice said that he was surprised when he joined the Court on how well the justices get along and remarked that there is no "intellectual bullying" or a voice "raised in anger" during conferences. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308879-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Epstein is the author of [Takings: Private Property and the Power of Eminent Domain]. In his book he argues that eminent domain has been interpreted too narrowly by the courts. He says that the courts had forced the government to compensate a citizen when his land is taken to build a post office, but not when its value is diminished by a comprehensive zoning ordinance. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308720-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) spoke at the Federalist Society's annual national lawyers convention. He talked about the Affordable Care Act, the presidential election and its outcome, and judicial nominations. He said the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act decision was not something judicial conservatives could accept or embrace. Senator Lee said Justice Roberts' decision was a "sharp aberration from the standard he had established early in his career." He also talked about the possibility of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) attempting to change the Senate's filibuster rules in the next Congress. The former constitutional lawyer spoke before lawyers at an annual convention sponsored by the Federalist Society at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The theme for the 2012 convention was "The Future of U.S. Constitutional Law in the Supreme Court." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309493-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309493-2 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Florida Governor Rick Scott (R) spoke at the Federalist Society's annual national lawyers convention. He urged the members of the National Lawyers Convention to band together and demand fiscal management, conservative solutions, and economic growth from the federal government. He said conservative solutions like cutting taxes and eliminating regulations work and they will preserve the American dream. Governor Scott also talked about governing in Florida and his focus on expanding employment. He said he would work with Secretary Sebelius and the administration to reduce the cost of health care and increase access. The Federalist Society held its annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The theme for the 2012 convention was "The Future of U.S. Constitutional Law in the Supreme Court." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309493-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Texas Senator-Elect Ted Cruz (R) discussed the results of the 2012 elections and statements made during the campaigns. He said Republicans lost because they never made an argument against Democratic attacks such as a Republican "war on women" and contraceptive coverage. The Federalist Society held its annual National Lawyers Convention at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The theme for the 2012 convention was "The Future of U.S. Constitutional Law in the Supreme Court." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309493-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309493-3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Fuller, Supreme Court Justice Melville Fuller's great, great grand-nephew, spoke about the eighth chief justice who presided over [Plessy v. Ferguson], which decision established the phrase "separate but equal." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308517-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308517-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Toobin reports on the relationship between the Obama administration and Chief Justice John Roberts and the U.S. Supreme Court. The author examines the history of the Court and how recent addition of four justices in the previous five years has affected the Court's decisions on numerous cases, including its recent ruling on health care. Jeffrey Toobin responded to questions from members of the audience at the Free Library of Philadelphia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308429-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308429-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Linda Greenhouse talked about her book [The U.S. Supreme Court: A Very Short Introduction]. She responded to questions from members of the audience. This was an event in the Contemporary Life Pavilion of the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308416-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Footage of Supreme Court justices leaving the annual Red Mass was shown. The annual Red Mass was held to mark the start of the new Supreme Court term. The event brings together some of the court's members and other public officials involved with the law for blessings and guidance in the administration of justice. Attendees gathered outside the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308494-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308494-3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice Antonin Scalia discussed his book, [Reading Law: The Interpretation of Legal Texts], co-authored by Bryan Garner, that makes a case for a return to a more scrupulous and attentive approach to the words of legal texts. He defined the meaning of textualism as it relates to interpreting laws and the meanings of the words originalism and strict constructionism as they apply to constitutional law. He cautioned that individuals should read entire judicial opinions before reaching any conclusion about a particular judge's fairness. In this interview he discussed his opposition to cameras in the Supreme Court chamber. He responded to video clips and talked about criticism from the press, saying that he responds by not commenting or by writing letters to the editor and throwing them away. Antonin Scalia was nominated by President Reagan to the Court and approved in the Senate by a vote of 98-0 in September 1986. He was a judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307035-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) gave the weekly Republican address to the nation. Senator Barrasso, a trained surgeon and former president of the Wyoming Medical Society, discussed the recent ruling by the Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306867-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306867-102 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave his weekly presidential address to the nation where he talked about the recent ruling by the Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306867-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306867-101 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Rob Andrews (D-NJ) discussed the details of the deal reached by Congress on student loan rates, which had been due to double on July 1 before the agreement. He also discussed the Supreme Court ruling in favor of the 2010 health care law, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306866-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306866-3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Toobin talked about his book, [The Oath: The Obama White House v. The Supreme Court]. He was interviewed while at the annual book publishing trade show, Book Expo America, held June 4-7, 2012, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306577-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306577-3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens spoke at the American Law Institute annual meeting. He talked about more recent Court decisions, such as [Bush v. Gore] and redistricting cases. He called the redistricting cases "obvious gerrymandering" and a category of "intentional discrimination" against voters. Afterward, he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306147-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Hans Von Spakovsky talked about the role of the U.S. Supreme Court and the interactions that presidents have had with the Court. Focusing on the health care issues currently before the Court, he was critical of President Obama's recent remarks that it would be "unprecedented, extraordinary" for the Supreme Court to overturn the health care law and pointed out how they were hypocritical. He also criticized the misuse by Democrats of the term "judicial activism." He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Video clips were shown of President Obama's remarks at a news conference on April 2, 2012, and at the American Society of News Editors conference on April 3, 2012. A video clip was also shown of remarks by then-President George W. Bush at a Federalist Society convention on November 15, 2007. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305351-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305351-4 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Linda Greenhouse, former U.S. Supreme Court reporter for [The New York Times], examines the inner workings of the court. Ms. Greenhouse explores the day-to-day operations of the Supreme Court, from how a case makes it to the court to the duties of law clerks, and the responsibilities of the chief justice. Ms. Greenhouse responded to questions from members of the audience in the Great Hall at Cooper Union in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305030-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Simon recounts the confrontations between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and United States Chief Justice Charles Evan Hughes. The author reports that Roosevelt's New Deal proposals were consistently challenged by the chief justice as unconstitutional. Following President Roosevelt's reelection in 1936, he introduced legislation to restructure the Supreme Court, effectively packing the court with pro-New Deal justices. Chief Justice Hughes rebuked Roosevelt's plan and the proposed legislation was defeated in Congress. James Simon responded to questions from members of the audience at Pickwick Book Shop in Nyack, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304756-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about proposed legislation to require the Supreme Court to permit video recording and broadcast of all open court proceedings. The bill provided that justices could disallow cameras in the courtroom when questions of due process were at issue. Senators voted 11-7 to allow the legislation to move forward. Senators Grassley and Cornyn voted with Democrats to allow cameras, while Senator Feinstein voted with Republicans to not force the Court to allow cameras. In her remarks she said, "I vote no, because the Court does not want this. We should not tell the Supreme Court what to do." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304338-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304338-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rob Green was interviewed about the results of his firm's recent public opinion poll on whether television cameras should be allowed into the U.S. Supreme Court when it hears oral arguments in its upcoming review of President Barack Obama's healthcare law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303660-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303660-5 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Clare Cushman talked about her book [Courtwatchers: Eyewitness Accounts in Supreme Court History]. In her book she gives a behind-the-scenes look at the people, practices, and traditions that have shaped the Supreme Court for more than 200 years. This interview was held at the 34th Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library held Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302735-9 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302735-9 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Committee on the Judiciary heard testimony on bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Durbin and Grassley mandating the Supreme Court televise its open proceedings. Proponents of the bill said it would enhance accountability, transparency and public understanding of the judicial system. Opponents said it would only tempt attorneys to play to the cameras, allow video clips to be taken out of context, and possibly mislead the public. Following the hearing, Subcommittee Chair Klobuchar spoke to reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303028-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303028-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should the Supreme Court allow camera coverage of oral arguments on the 2010 health care law?" The question stemmed from C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb's letter to Chief Justice John Roberts requesting camera coverage of the case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302721-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302721-101 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Should the Supreme Court allow camera coverage of oral arguments on the 2010 health care law?" The question stemmed from C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb's letter to Chief Justice John Roberts requesting camera coverage of the case. Tony Mauro was interviewed by phone about Court rules and opinion regarding media coverage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302721-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302721-2 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Justice John Paul Stevens discussed his memoir that details the workings of the Supreme Court from his personal interactions with the five most recent chief justices, beginning with the 1947 term and culminating in his resignation at the end of the 2010 term. He related his personal views of each chief justice and stories of his own career including his attendance at Northwestern Law School. He shared information about many of the most complex and controversial decisions he was involved with including freedom of speech, affirmative action, and capital punishment. John Paul Stevens graduated first in his class in 1947 and was co-editor of the [Northwestern Law Review]. Nominated by President Richard Nixon, he served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit from 1970 until 1975. He was then nominated by President Gerald Ford as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, where he served until he retired in June 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301441-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Savage talked about the upcoming Supreme Court term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included [U.S. v. Jones], regarding global positioning systems in cars; challenges to the 2010 health care law; Arizona's immigration law on police questioning of suspected illegal immigrants; and cameras in the Supreme Court. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301852-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301852-3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Joan Williams spoke with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg about legal issues and the courts. Topics included abortion, gender equality, equal protection, the role of justices in political system, and working relationships between the justices. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301560-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301560-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Constitutional scholars and attorneys previewed the upcoming Supreme Court term. Among the topics they addressed were cases involving Federal Communications Commission decency rules, the constitutionality of the health care law, Arizona's immigration laws, and a University of Texas affirmative action case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301556-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301556-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice Kagan spoke about life as a Supreme Court justice, cameras in the court room, and interpreting the law. She was interviewed by Elliot Gerson, former law clerk to former Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart. She also took questions from audience members. When asked, she declined to say if she will recuse herself if the 2010 health care law comes before the court. At the time of the program, Justice Kagan had recused herself from about 30 cases because she was previously the U.S. solicitor general. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300861-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300861-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeffrey Toobin talked about U.S. Supreme Court as a political institution. In his remarks he gave a history of nominations under various presidents and the case rulings to support his point. He also told stories about the various justices and responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300944-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300944-2 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pepperdine University Law School hosted a symposium exploring the worst United States Supreme Court mistakes. After the welcoming remarks, Professor Edward Larson delivered opening remarks about the concept and format of the event. "Supreme Mistakes: Exploring the Most Maligned Decisions in Supreme Court History" was a [Pepperdine Law Review] Symposium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298797-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Amar delivered his argument for including [Plessy v. Ferguson] in the "Hall of Shame" as one of the worst United States Supreme Court decisions. The 1896 decision concluded "separate but equal" provisions of state government were constitutional under the Equal Protection Clause. Professor Amar also talked about the "canon" and "anti-canon" of law. Professor McDonald then placed the decision in historical context. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Professor Pushaw moderated. "Supreme Mistakes: Exploring the Most Maligned Decisions in Supreme Court History" was a [Pepperdine Law Review] Symposium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298797-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298797-3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Eric Posner talked about his life, work, and career. He is the Kirkland and Ellis Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail as well as questions from members of the studio audience in the University Center's River Room at the 2011 [Chicago Tribune] Printers Row Lit Fest. Eric Posner is the author of [Law and Social Norms] (2000) and [The Perils of Global Legalism] (2009). He is also the co-author of [The Limits of International Law] (2005); [New Foundations of Cost-Benefit Analysis] (2006); [Terror in the Balance: Security, Liberty and the Courts] (2007); [Climate Change Justice] (2010); and [The Executive Unbound: After the Madisonian Republic] (2010). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299443-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professors G. Edward White and Paul Finkelman made closing remarks at a symposium exploring the United States Supreme Court decisions nominated for a "Hall of Shame." Professor White gave an overview of his keynote remarks on what constitutes a canon and anti-canon of law and criteria for being part of the anti-canon. Professor Finkelman spoke about the social purpose of the anti-canon. "Supreme Mistakes: Exploring the Most Maligned Decisions in Supreme Court History" was a Pepperdine Law Review Symposium. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298797-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298797-7 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former U.S. solicitor generals and legal scholars Theodore Olson and Walter Dellinger talked about the current Supreme Court term. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298374-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars spoke about the current make up and operations of the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as its future direction. They also talked about the growing influence of conservative legal theory on the federal judiciary and Erwin Chemerinsky's book [The Conservative Assault on the Constitution]. Professor Eastman is the chairman of the Federalist Society's Federalism and Separation of Powers practice group. The discussion was moderated by Jim Newton, author of [Justice for All: Earl Warren and the Nation He Made]. They responded to questions from members of the audience. "Is There a Conservative Assault on the Supreme Court?" was an "ALOUD at Central Library" program presented by the Los Angeles Library Foundation in the Mark Taper Auditorium of the Central Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297908-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297908-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer presents a history of the Supreme Court. Mr. Breyer examines the American public's relationship with the high court and contends that the trust given by the citizenry should not be taken for granted. Associate Justice Breyer was interviewed by Ms. Greenhouse on stage at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297408-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297408-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Orin Kerr talked about the Supreme Court case [Kentucky v. King], The case tests the strength of the 4th Amendment in only allowing police to enter a person's home after showing grounds that a crime is underway. Professor Orr also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297527-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297527-5 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT [The Supreme Court: Home to America's Highest Court] takes an unprecedented look into the Supreme Court, its role, traditions and history of the Court featuring interviews with all the sitting and retired Justices. This is a second version of the original documentary in high definition and includes an interview with Justice Elena Kagan. The original on-air version of the documentary is program ID 289229-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297213-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT In her first interview since joining the Supreme Court, Associate Justice Elena Kagan talked about a number of topics, including why she became a lawyer, the acclimation process at the Court, her first oral argument and conference experiences, and how she intended to approach opinion writing. She also discussed her relationship with Chief Justice John Roberts, collegiality amongst the justices and her thoughts on the confirmation process. The interview took place in Justice Kagan's temporary chambers inside the Supreme Court building. Justice Elena Kagan was nominated to the bench by President Barack Obama to succeed retiring Justice John Paul Stevens. She began officially serving on the Supreme Court on August 7, 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297143-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice John Roberts talked about the operation of the Supreme Court, judicial decision making, and working with fellow justices on the court. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296096-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT