The most recent programs for the Supreme Court Issues Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=497 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 Sun, 19 May 2013 10:05:09 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Alicia Mundy previewed by phone the Supreme Court case of [Bruesewitz v. Wyeth]. The case tests whether vaccine makers are protected by a federal vaccine injury law from certain product liability lawsuits. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295944-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295944-2 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lyle Denniston spoke by phone about the new Supreme Court term. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295811-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295811-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Adam Liptak previewed the Supreme Court's 2010-2011 session. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295789-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295789-3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg talked about her life and experience in the legal profession, and also focused on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, [Roe vs. Wade], and relations among the justices. Justice Ginsburg was introduced by former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and interviewed by Jeffrey Rosen. This was a Thursday, July 8, 2010, session of the Aspen Institute Ideas Festival, held in Aspen, Colorado. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294420-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294420-3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about the operation of the U.S. Supreme Court, recent cases heard by the court, and interpretation of congressional statutes and legislative intent. They also talked about legislative responses to Supreme Court decisions and the direction of the current court. Among the topics they addressed were campaign finance reform, labor law, and employment discrimination. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294153-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294153-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy spoke at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches. In his remarks he said he was against a litmus test for Supreme Court nominees. His remarks, at times both humorous and serious, also touched on the nation's overcrowded prison system and the rule of law in the developing world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293521-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the current U.S. Supreme Court to coincide with the release of the book [The Supreme Court: A C-SPAN Book, Featuring the Justices in Their Own Words] (PublicAffairs, 2010). The program included video clips of interviews with the Supreme Court justices for the C-SPAN documentary that was the source of the book. Topics included the dynamics of the Court, the confirmation process, Court procedures, and cameras in the court room. After their discussion, the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. At the beginning of the program, Mr. Van Ee spoke about the archival material about the Court held by the Library of Congress. Associate Justice Stephen Breyer made opening and closing remarks at the event in the Montpelier Room of the Library of Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293580-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293580-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on the Supreme Court limit on life terms for juveniles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293567-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293567-2 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on President Obama's pick for the Supreme Court, Elena Hagan. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293425-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293425-2 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joan Biskupic spoke by phone about Elena Kagan, President Obama's pick to replace Justice John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court. She also talked about the timing of the confirmation hearings and what to expect in the hearings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293425-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293425-3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Shesol recalls Franklin Roosevelt's confrontation with the U.S. Supreme Court over objections to vital elements of his New Deal legislation. In 1937 the president announced a plan to expand the court to ensure that liberal justices would outnumber conservatives. Mr. Shesol reports that President Roosevelt's plan failed but helped push through New Deal legislation while it created a fissure in the Democratic Party that the author maintains led to future Republican ascendance. Jeff Shesol discussed his book with Jeffrey Toobin, staff writer at The New Yorker and senior legal analyst at CNN at the New York Historical Society in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292862-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292862-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justices Breyer and Thomas testified about the proposed fiscal year 2011 budget for the U.S. Supreme Court. In his opening remarks Justice Thomas said major portions of the requested five percent increase were due to the Supreme Court's modernization project and additional security personnel. The justices responded to questions on topics including the Supreme Court case load; cameras in the court; the diversity of law clerks, justices, and vendors; deciding what cases are heard and who testifies; granting stays of execution; and possible rulings on the recent health care legislation. The hearing began with Chairman Serrano honoring Jack Roosevelt Robinson, who integrated baseball when he joined the major leagues on April 15, 1947. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293017-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293017-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice John Roberts talked about the makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court during the prior century. He then responded to questions on a variety of topics including the architecture of the Supreme Court, his comparison of judges to umpires, scholarly criticism of the court, his relationships with other justices and President Obama, the litigious nature of society, and the celebrity of judges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292890-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292890-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Associate Justice Stephen talked about justices looking to other nations when interpreting the U.S. Constitution. Justice Breyer in his remarks said he believes most people's problem with the citing of international law is a political issue, not a legal one, and that he is free to read and cite any information he wants. Justice Breyer also talked about the importance of looking to foreign law to decide cases that deal with American treaties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292808-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292808-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts addressed students at the University of Alabama Law School about the history of the U.S. Supreme Court. Following his remarks he responded to questions from audience members. In response to a student, Justice Roberts said the Senate's confirmation process for federal judges is "broken down" and stated that President Obama's State of the Union speech degenerated "into a political pep rally." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292439-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Woolley spoke by phone about poll results showing public attitudes about whether Supreme Court proceedings should be televised. The poll shows three in five U.S. voters think televising Supreme Court proceedings would be "good for democracy." The poll was conducted by Fairleigh Dickinson University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292428-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292428-3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Levy talked about the book he wrote with William Meijor, [The Dirty Dozen: How Twelve Supreme Court Cases Radically Expanded Government and Eroded Freedom] (Cato Institute; Reprint with a new preface, January 16, 2010). He was interviewed at the Conservative Political Action Conference held February 18-20, 2010, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292271-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292271-5 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the relationship between U.S. Supreme Court decisions and American popular opinion. They focused on Mr. Friedman's thesis that the justices and the people are partners in a "marriage" that sidesteps the two elected branches. Mr. Friedman does not argue that the justices and the people are always in agreement, "but rather that they come into line with one another over time." Lyle Denniston moderated. Barry Friedman is the author of [The Will of the People: How Public Opinion Has Influenced the Supreme Court and Shaped the Meaning of the Constitution] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux; September 29, 2009), in which he examines the history of the relationship between popular opinion and the Supreme Court from 1776 to the present. "The Will of the People: The Supreme Court and the American Public," held at the National Constitution Center's Annenberg Center for Education and Outreach, was co-sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Law School. The program was part of a two-day symposium at the University of Pennsylvania Law School titled "The Judiciary and the Popular Will," sponsored by the [Journal of Constitutional Law]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291737-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291737-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joan Biskupic talked about her biography of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia and Barry Friedman discussed the thesis that the Supreme Court responds as much to popular opinion as constitutional precedent. After both authors made their presentations, they responded to questions from members of the audience. Joan Biskupic is the author of [American Original: The Life and Constitution of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux; November 10, 2009). Joan Biskupic has covered the Supreme Court since 1989. She previously authored a biography of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Barry Friedman is the author of [The Will of the People: How Public Opinion Has Influenced the Supreme Court and Shaped the Meaning of the Constitution] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux; September 29, 2009), in which he examines the history of the relationship between popular opinion and the Supreme Court from 1776 to the present. This event of the 26th Miami Book Fair International took place Saturday, November 14, 2009, 4:30 a.m., in Room 3208/3209 of Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289995-12 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289995-12 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel of former U.S. solicitors general discussed the role of the solicitor general, the duties associated with the job, and arguing before the Supreme Court. The moderator was former Deputy Solicitor General Kenneth Geller. Justice Anthony Kennedy made opening remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290512-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290512-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Lucas Powe, Jr., talked about his book [The Supreme Court and the American Elite, 1789-2008] (Harvard University Press; April 17, 2009). In his book he argues that major Supreme Court decisions going back to the very earliest cases have, however framed in constitutional terms, reflected the views of the most powerful people in the country at the time although often decried in later years. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Lucas A. Powe, Jr., former clerk for Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas, is a professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin and holds the Anne Green Regents Chair in Law. His books include [American Broadcasting and the First Amendment], [The Fourth Estate and the Constitution], and [The Warren Court and American Politics]. This event of the 2009 Texas Book Festival was held Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. CT in room E2.016 of the Capitol Extension in Austin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290223-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290223-3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars and journalists discussed the nomination of Justice Sonia Sotomayor to the Court, the public's understanding of the Court, and the media's role in educating the public about the judicial branch of government. Princeton University hosts this panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290414-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290414-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonia Scalia and Stephen Breyer discussed their judicial philosophies of constitutional and statutory interpretation and how they reach their decisions. The two justices traded their views on the interpretation of the Constitution in a changing society, including topics such as the right to privacy, cruel and unusual punishment, and segregation in schools. Pete Williams moderated the discussion on stage. "Principles of Constitutional and Statutory Interpretation: A Discussion Between Justice Antonin Scalia and Justice Stephen Breyer" was held by the Rehnquist Center at 11:30 a.m. MT in the Leo Rich Theater of the Tucson Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289637-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Philip Hamburger talked about his book [Law and Judicial Duty] (Harvard University Press; November 1, 2008). In the book he looks at the history of judicial review in the United States. He talked about how ten years of research of previously unexplored evidence challenges the theoretical concept of judicial review and leads to a theory of judicial duty. Professor Hamburger responded to questions from members of the audience. Professor Hamburger spoke after accepting the 2009 Henry Paolucci/Walter Bagehot Book Award from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. at the Greenville Country Club, in Wilmington, Delaware. Philip Hamburger is a professor of law at Columbia University Law School. He is the author of [Separation of Church and State]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289420-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289420-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justice John Paul Stevens was interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. He gave a guided tour through the three distinct parts of his chambers. He began in the area where his law clerks work, then went to the area where his assistants sit as he talked about many personal items on the walls. Finally, Justice Stevens went to his private chamber to talk about other personal items in his office, and the role of a Supreme Court uustice and his thoughts on the process that unfolds at the court. Justice Stevens was nominated to the bench by President Gerald Ford. He has served as a Supreme Court justice since 1975. He was preceded by Justice William O. Douglas. [This program is only available to view online.] [This interview, along with Chief Justice Roberts interview, can be purchased and viewed in program 7654-1] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286081-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286081-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice John Roberts was interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. He talked about a wide variety of topics, including the history of the court, its role in society, the role of the Chief Justice, and the process that unfolds at the Supreme Court - from how the court decides which cases to hear and how they ultimately decide these cases. The interview took place in the East Conference Room of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John G. Roberts was nominated to the bench by President George W. Bush. He has been serving as the Supreme Court Chief Justice since 2005. He succeeded Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist. [This program is only available to view online.] [This interview, along with Justice Stevens interview, can be purchased and viewed in program 7654-1] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286078-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286078-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice John Paul Stevens were interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. Chief Justice Roberts talked about a wide variety of topics, including the history of the court, its role in society, the role of the chief justice, and the process that unfolds at the Supreme Court - from how the court decides which cases to hear and how they ultimately decide these cases. The interview took place in the East Conference Room of the Supreme Court. Justice John Paul Stevens gave a guided tour through the three distinct parts of his chambers. He began in the area where his law clerks work, then went to the area where his assistants sit as he talked about many personal items on the walls. Finally, Justice Stevens went to his private chamber to talk about other personal items in his office, and the role of a Supreme Court justice and his thoughts on the process that unfolds at the court. [Interviews with Justices Sotomayor, Thomas, Breyer and Alito can be viewed and purchased in program 7537-1.] [Interviews with Justices Kennedy, Ginsberg, Scalia and O'Connor can be viewed and purchased in program 7716-1.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7654-1 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT