The most recent programs for the Supreme Court Cases - 1994 Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=755 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 02:50:28 GMT Members of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce discussed the repercussions of the case of [Adarand v. Pena], which deals with the government policy of offering monetary incentives to government contractors who hire minority subcontractors. The organization submitted an [amicus curiae] brief to the Supreme Court when the case was heard last month. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63333-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Pesh, co-founder of Adarand Construction Company, discussed the events behind the Supreme Court case of [Adarand v. Pena]. Adarand Constructors is a Colorado company that lost a federal sub-contract to Gonzalez Construction. The company that hired Gonzalez Construction received a federal monetary incentive for using a minority firm. Adarand then sued the federal government for discrimination. The lawsuit was begun in 1990. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63332-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT After arguing their case before the Court, attorneys talked about [Missouri v. Jenkins], a case which deals with alleged segregation in Kansas City Schools. Part of the controversy surrounds the plaintiff's use of test scores to show that the school reforms have not ended segregation. The origins of the case date back to the 1970s. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62669-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Friedman talked about [Harris v. Alabama], which concerns a woman who is on death row in Alabama prison, because the judge overruled the life without parole sentence to give Ms. Harris a death sentence. Mr. Bjurberg also talked about this case. He emphasized that judges in Alabama are the ones who really sentence people, and that the jury sentences are only advice to the judge. He also talked about the implications of the Court's decision on Alabama law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62089-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/62089-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Viano discussed the Supreme Court case [Vernonia School District v. Action], in which a seventh grader is challenging a school requirement that he must take a drug test before he can play on the junior high football team. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61958-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Senator McConnell talked with reporters concerning his opposition to term limits. Today the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in the case of [U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61833-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61833-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Carter, who is representing Rep. Thornton, talked about the history and issues of the case, [U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton] which concerns term limits. In 1992, Arkansas voters passed a ballot entry referendum which limits congresspersons to 3 House terms and 2 Senate terms. After these limits the incumbent's name could no longer be printed on the ballot, but could still be a write in vote. The case will be argued before the Court on November 29th. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61789-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61789-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Jacob talked about the history and issues of the case, [U.S. Term Limits v.Thornton], which involves the entire Arkansas congressional delegation. In 1992, Arkansas voters passed a ballot entry referendum which limits congresspersons to 3 House terms and 2 Senate terms. After these limits the incumbent's name could no longer be printed on the ballot, but could still be a write in vote. He also talked more broadly about other efforts to enact such limitations across the nation. The case will be argued before the Court on November 29th. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61788-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61788-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Diebel discussed the issues involved in the cases, [U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton] and [Bryant v. Hill], both from the Arkansas Supreme Court which the U.S. Supreme Court has combined into one test case concerning the constituitionality of terms limts. The main issue is whether each state can enact term limits or whether a U.S. constitutional amendment is required, which would take much more effort to suceed. The cases will be argued before the Court on Novermber 29th. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61786-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61786-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT In March 1992, a high school student in San Antonio, Texas was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm on school grounds. He violated a federal law that prohibits them within 1000 yards of a school. Lopez maintained that this law was unconstitutional because it exceeded the powers of the federal government while U.S. attorneys argued that the interstate commerce clause allows the federal government to prohibit such activity across the nation because violence with guns indirectly effects commerce. Attorneys on both sides talked to reporters about the arguments over the law, especially the issue of state vs. federal powers over education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61488-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61488-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT After the U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in [American Airlines v. Wolens], a news conference was held on the steps of the Supreme Court with some of those involved. The case involved American Airlines and changes in Frequent Flyer policies. Consumers questioned if the changes were in violation of the Airline Deregulation Act and their contract rights. Messrs. Hyman and Gordon are attorneys for Wolens and other American Airlines Frequent Flyers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61346-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT A look at a Supreme Court case involving an artist who wanted to put up a political advertisement in New York's Penn Station and the owner and operator of the Station, Amtrak, which refused the advertisement. The parties on both sides of [Lebron v. Amtrak] talked about their contentions. Mr. Lebron claims his First Amendment rights were violated when Amtrak refused his ad. Mr. Bain explained why Amtrak did not have to observe the First Amendment in leasing advertisement space. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61345-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61345-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT As part of the college's annual preview of the U.S. Supreme Court term, journalists and professors participated in a mock court arguing their version of [U.S. Term Limits v. Thornton]. This Arkansas case will be consolidated with [Bryant v. Hill], also an Arkansas term limits case, when it is argued next month, and only federal term limits will be challenged. The cases test the constitutionality of laws that limit the number of terms a politician can hold office. The Arkansas term limits legislation simply prevents a candidate's name from being printed on the ballot if he or she has held office for a certain number of term. U.S. Term Limits is an interest group in favor of restrictions on the number of years politicians can hold office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61048-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT In [McIntyre v. Ohio Elections Commission] McIntyre disputed an Ohio law which requires campaign leaflets to carry the sponsor's name and address. She was fined for distributing an anonymous leaflet and contends this was an infringement of her free speech rights. Mr. Goldberger argued for McIntyre before the U.S. Supreme Court. Mrs. McIntyre has since died, but her son talked with reporters, as did Ohio Assistant Attorney General Sutter who argued for Ohio Elections Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60870-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Guests discussed two congressional term limits cases which will be argued before the Supreme Court this term. One is [U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton], in which an Arkansas state constitution amendment proposes to limit the access of long-term incumbents to the ballot, except as write-in candidates. The League of Women Voters U.S.A. believes that congressional term limits can prevent voters from choosing whom they wish to represent them. [Bryant v. Hill] comprises the same issues of congressional term limitation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60565-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60565-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT In [McIntyre v. Ohio Elections Commission] McIntyre disputed an Ohio law which requires campaign leaflets to carry the sponsor's name and address. She was fined for distributing an anonymous leaflet and contends this was an infringement of her free speech rights. The Federal Election Commission levied a fine against the National Rifle Association for an illegal campaign contribution in [FEC v. NRA Political Victory Fund]. At issue is the makeup of the Federal Election Commission and whether it violates U.S. constitutional separation of powers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60754-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60754-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Professor Cole discussed several constitutional law cases to be taken up by the Supreme Court this term. [U.S. v. X-Citement Video] is a child pornography case in which a California statute would make persons criminally liable for distributing pornographic materials, even when they did not know the persons depicted were minors. However, the main issue is whether or not the California Court of Appeals read the statute correctly. Professor Cole will be arguing in [Lebron v. National Railroad Passenger Corporation] on the side of Lebron. The issue is whether National Railroad (Amtrack) is a government entity subject to First Amendment restrictions. Lebron was prevented from posting a political advertisement in an Amtrack station. In [Bentsen v. Adolph Coors] Coors company is challenging a post-Prohibition federal statute which bans beer manufacturers from placing the alcohol content of beer on the container label. In [U.S. v. National Treasury Employees], federal employees are disputing a broad federal statute which prevents them from receiving honoraria for speeches or written materials in areas outside their jobs and which result from an avocation or a hobby. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60753-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60753-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Professor Wasserstrom discussed three criminal law and procedure cases which the Supreme Court will hear this term. In [U.S. v. Lopez], at issue is the constitutionality of a statute that makes it a federal crime to possess a gun within 1,000 feet of any school property. [Harris v. Alabama] is a death penalty case in which Harris was convicted of capital murder. The judge in the case overrode the jury's 7-to-4 recommendation of life imprisonment and sentenced her to death, and Harris contends that there are insufficient criteria in Alabama law to prevent discriminatory arbitrary sentencing. [Schlup v. Delo] is also a capitol murder case, but the defendant claims that after he was convicted, "evidence of actual innocence" was discovered, but his case was refused review by a federal court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60752-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60752-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT Legal experts discussed the recent Supreme Court cases, [Missouri v. Jenkins] and [Osborne v. Ohio]. [Missouri v. Jenkins] considers the power of federal judges. The Court decided that a judge can order a tax increase to pay for school desegregation. [Osborne v. Ohio] centered on child pornography and privacy rights. The Court ruled that possession of child pornography is illegal, including possession in one's home. Attorneys in [Maryland v. Craig] discussed the issues involved in their case, including the constitutional rights of a defendant to face an accuser, even if that accuser is a child. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11981-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11981-1 Sat, 11 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMT