The most popular programs for the Separation of powers Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=440 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, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:14:15 GMT Justices Breyer and Scalia testified on the role of judges in the American republic and democratic systems within the U.S. Question topics included the politicization of the judicial confirmation process, cameras in the courtroom, the role of juries, and the 14th Amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301909-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301909-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The system through which Congress, the Presidency, and the Supreme Court regulate one another is examined, and the specific regulatory powers of each branch is detailed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15130-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15130-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled "Executive Power and Its Constitutional Limitations" to examine legal and legislative responses to allegations of misconduct and the expansion of executive branch power by the Bush administration. Topics include allegations of: (1) improper politicization of the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorneys offices, including potential misuse of authority with regard to election and voting controversies; (2) misuse of executive branch authority and the adoption and implementation of the so-called unitary executive theory, including in the areas of presidential signing statements and regulatory authority; (3) misuse of investigatory and detention authority with regard to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals, including questions regarding the legality of the administration's surveillance, detention, interrogation, and rendition programs; (4) manipulation of intelligence and misuse of war powers, including possible misrepresentations to Congress related thereto; (5) improper retaliation against administration critics, including disclosing information concerning CIA operative Valerie Plame, and obstruction of justice related thereto; and (6) misuse of authority in denying Congress and the American people the ability to oversee and scrutinize conduct within the administration, including through the use of various asserted privileges and immunities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280000-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Former Oklahoma Representative Mickey Edwards spoke about the relationship between the president and Congress. Among the issues he addressed were the prescribed roles of the executive and legislative branches, President Obama's approach to the legislative process, and levels of political partisanship in Washington. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291093-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291093-3 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT At an evening event titled "Constitutional Conversation" moderated by Tim Russert, justices talked about the role and operation of the Supreme Court, the state of civics knowledge and education, and the evolution of democratic institutions and principles during periods of societal change. They also talked about constitutional interpretation, judicial precedents, federalism, and various issues before the court. A brief introductory video was shown. The event at the National Archives' McGowan Theater was also sponsored by the National Constitution Center and the Aspen Institute. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186408-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186408-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Chalmers Johnson was interviewed about topical issues and his book, [The Sorrows of Empire: Militarism, Secrecy, and the End of the Republic], published by Metropolitan Books. Other topics included the increasing power of the Executive Branch, loss of liberty, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, the September 11 attacks, militarism and the overextension of the U.S. 'empire.' He taught Chinese and Japanese politics at the University of California at Berkeley for 26 years. Professor Johnson also wrote, [Blowback: The Costs and Consequences of American Empire], published by Holt; and [Revolutionary Change], published by Stanford. He has another book coming out later this year, [Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192686-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192686-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about presidential powers in wartime and the impact of executive decisions on civil liberties. Among the issues they addressed were the history of the Constitutional power given to the Commander-in-Chief, recent policies adopted after terrorist attacks and military operations in Iraq, and balancing wartime security and the promotion of democratic freedoms. Ms. Kagan moderated the forum and panelists responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188100-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188100-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Jack Goldsmith argues that while it is commonly held that the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, resulted in the executive branch obtaining unprecedented and unaccountable power, the reality is that Congress pushed back against executive power in significant ways and placed controls on the president that most people do not realize exist. This, he says, explains why President Obama has not made a major shift away from the counter-terrorism policies of the Bush administration. Professor Goldsmith was joined in discussion by three other Harvard University professors. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. This Harvard Book Store event was held in the Brattle Theatre. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305871-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305871-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The list of the powers of Congress as outlined in Article one Section eight of the Constitution of the United States is scrolled on the screen and read by voiceover. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182793-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT At a hearing titled "Getting to the Truth Through a Nonpartisan Commission of Inquiry," legal experts testified about a potential investigation into Bush administration policies ranging from prisoner treatment and detentions to hiring practices at the Department of Justice. They focused on how best to establish a commission that will investigate past practices, gather testimony from high-level administration officials, and recommend future changes to the laws governing executive authority. They also addressed the manner in which legal opinions were sought by the Bush administration and potential immunity for witnesses appearing before an independent commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284412-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT John Yoo talked about his book, [War by Other Means: An Insider's Account of the War on Terror], published by Atlantic Monthly Press. Mr. Yoo argued that the traditional balance of powers must shift to the executive branch when America is at war. He described how the Bush administration grappled with the legal questions brought about by the events of September 11 and the early days of the war on terrorism. At that time Mr. Yoo served as a deputy assistant attorney general in the Office of Legal Counsel of the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues included the designation of the remains of the World Trade Center as a crime scene or a battlefield. Until that question was answered, the president's legal authority to act was unclear. After his presentation, Mr. Yoo was joined in discussion by former Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr and Professor Jeffrey Rosen. The discussion was moderated by Mr. Schmitt. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194767-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Moderated by Mr. Schieffer the panelists talked about how presidents use power. Topics included the constitutional separation of powers, the specific powers allowed the president by the U.S. Constitution, and the different uses of power by different presidents. Mr. Dallek talked about the Founding Fathers' creation of the Constitution with its checks and balances on the three parts of government. After their presentations, the panelists answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178246-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT It is generally agreed by all of the panelists in this roundtable discussion that the separation of powers is important to democracy. Scalia argues that this system prevents any one branch from becoming too strong, and therefore maintains a limited government. Cutler observes that separation is the wrong word, as there is considerable overlap of powers between the branches in many vital areas. Pitofsky is the only panel member to argue that the separation of powers must be extended considerably. He thinks the many federal regulatory agencies are not controlled adequately by any one branch. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5117-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5117-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of the National War Powers Commission presented the commission's unanimous report on the respective war powers of the president and Congress. They recommended that Congress draft new legislation to replace the vague and outdated War Powers Act of 1973. They also urged that new legislation more precisely define the procedures by which the president consulted with Congress prior to formal authorization of sustained military operations. The commission is a private bipartisan group established by the Miller Center of Public Affairs to clarify war powers and prevent debate over ambiguous interpretations of the powers of the commander-in-chief and congressional power to declare war in the Constitution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206310-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206310-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Three U.S. Supreme Court Justices talked about the role of the judiciary in the U.S. Topics included the rule of law, equal protection, that each human being has a core of spirituality and dignity, the structure of government, and protection of the minority. The judiciary is concerned with finding the boundaries of the laws. After their presentations they answered audience members' questions. Judge Henry served as moderator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189854-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189854-2 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Judge Weinstein spoke about the judicial branch to a group of high school students. She was appointed to the federal bench in 1990 by President Bush and she explained the nomination and confirmation process as well as the types of cases she hears. Following her prepared remarks, she took questions from the students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/87467-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT At a day-long conference on science, religion, and intelligent design, panelists talked about legal and public policy issues related to the theory of intelligent design. They focused primarily on a Pennsylvania court case over a law requiring that a short introduction to intelligent design be incorporated in the public education science curriculum. Among the issues they addressed were use intelligent design theory as a means of bringing religion into the classroom, free speech and free practice of religion issues, and the potential for the case to set a precedent for other localities. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189479-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189479-5 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Two attorneys discussed the [Boerne, TX v. Flores], which the Supreme Court heard on February 19. The archbishop of San Antonio, who had requested permission to tear down an old church building and build a new one and was denied by a local ordinance on historic preservation, sued the city of Boerne, TX under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which became law in 1993. This case involves issues both of the exercise of religious freedom and the separation of powers, specifically the authority of Congress to overturn judicial decisions through legislation. After their presentations, they responded to each other's remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78976-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Ken Blackwell talked about [The Blueprint: Obama's Plan to Subvert the Constitution and Build an Imperial Presidency], one of his two recently published books written with Ken Klukowski. The interview, part of Book TV's college series, was recorded at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305330-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305330-6 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Eastland discussed the main ideas of his book, [Energy in the Executive: The Case for the Strong Presidency], published by The Free Press, which addressed the powers and ethics of the presidency in contemporary politics. He discussed the governing methods of previous presidents, and spoke on the relative powers granted the executive branch by the Constitution. He argued in favor of expanding the powers granted to the president by the structure of the government in order to shape a stronger America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31965-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/31965-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Ginsburg addressed the Federal Society's 2009 National Lawyer Convention. He focused on the development of a unitary theory of executive branch power and how the presidency operates within the separation of powers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289999-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289999-3 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT June 17th marked the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in that ultimately resulted in President Nixon's resignation. To commemorate the anniversary, the Chapman University School of Law held a symposium about Watergate's lasting impact. All this month we are airing highlights of that Symposium. Now, a 90 minute discussion on Watergate's constitutional impact and legacy in the context of recent presidential administrations and subsequent political scandals. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306027-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306027-3 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panel members discussed the balance between congressional oversight and executive privilege when Congress demands information, executive branch documents, or the testimony of executive branch officials. Topics included historic cases, separation of powers, confidentiality, the legal tests used to determine when a claim of executive privilege is appropriate, the circumstances that make a claim a political question, and the circumstances under which a question may be addressed by the courts. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. Mr. Whelan served as moderator. This program begins abruptly and is missing approximately two minutes of the opening introduction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196760-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196760-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Barr discussed the administration's view of the Derrick legislation imposing limits on the presidential pocket veto. He argues that the Constitution insures the president's right to pocket veto, even when only one house is adjourned for more than three days. The Derrick legislation seeks to prevent pocket vetos, except when both houses have adjourned for the session. Mr. Barr testified before the House Rules Committee about his opposition to the legislation and the administration's willingness to have such legislation resolved by the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11835-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the advantages and disadvantages of our democratic structures in conducting foreign policy. They also examined how the conduct of U.S. foreign policy compares with other nations because of these structures. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/451-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate convened and began consideration of the Budget Resolution. Later in the day Senator Feingold introduced a resolution to censure President Bush for illegally authorizing wiretaps on American citizens on U.S. despite provisions of the Patriot Act and Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act requiring court warrants for such surveillance. Senator Specter responded to the resolution with several explanations of actions within the Senate Judiciary Committee for remedies to the situation. The Senate confirmed the nomination of Leo Maury Gordon, of New Jersey, to be a judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191561-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191561-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Marking the 25th anniversary of the Federalist Society, three U.S. Supreme Court Justices and other dignitaries congratulated the Society, described its history, and praised its founders. The 25th anniversary celebration involved a full-day conference honoring Judge Robert Bork and his contributions to the law. Judge Bork, co-chairman of the Society's board of visitors, was unable to be present due to illness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202361-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202361-3 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT This program deals with the powers and duties of the president of the United States as defined by the Constitution, the Congress, and the Supreme Court. The program outlines the qualifications for the office of the presidency, follows the historical development of the presidency in the 20th century, and examines some of the checks and balances between Congress and the president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22366-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22366-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79731-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/79731-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Department of Justice operations and the Terrorist Surveillance program. Among the issues he addressed were the balance of national security interests and civil rights in determining presidential powers, disclosure by newspapers of the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program, prosecution of leaks of these programs, and the lack of clearance for the Office of Professional Responsibility in the Department of Justice to investigate the legality of the Terrorist Surveillance Program. He also testified about the legal authority of the presidential statements at bill signing ceremonies, administration proposals to deal with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in [Hamdan v. Rumsfeld], and the continued detention of enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193432-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193432-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT As part of a conference titled, "Fair and Independent Courts: A Conference on the State of the Judiciary," Chief Justice Roberts delivered the keynote address. Justices O'Connor and Breyer, the chairs of the conference, introduced the Chief Justice. Topics included the responsibilities of judges, judicial independence, and the history of the Separation of Powers. The session ended with music by the Georgetown University Gospel Choir. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194520-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194520-3 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Judge Pryor moderated a panel discussion on the federalist approach to executive power in wartime. The panelists addressed questions such as whether President Bush has acted legally in regard the war in Iraq, whether Congress has exceeded its constitutional powers, and what role if any the Judiciary should have in mediating these disputes? Topics included the Separation of Powers, the National Guard, executive power in wartime, and the role of the commander-in-chief. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. This event was part of the Federalist Society's annual National Lawyers Convention. The theme of the convention was "Limited Government." Judge Pryor was misidentified on screen as 'Jude William Pryor.' http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195433-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195433-2 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Bruce Fein, a former Justice Department official in the Reagan administration, talked about executive branch powers and constitutional checks and balances. The previous day, he and other conservatives announced their American Freedom Agenda to "restore checks and balances and civil liberties protection under assault by the executive branch." He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196831-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196831-5 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Senator Feingold's call to censure President Bush for authorizing domestic surveillance of U.S. citizens and general conduct of administration efforts to combat terrorism. Legal scholars testified about the operation of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, obtaining warrants for domestic wiretaps, separations of powers outlined in the Constitution, and appropriate methods of consultation between the executive and legislative branches. At times the questioning of witnesses was contentious. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191872-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191872-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Phyllis Schlafly talked about her book [The Supremacists: The Tyranny of Judges and How to Stop It], published by Spence Publishing Company. She argued against judicial activism and commented about U.S. Supreme Court appointments. During her presentation, Ms. Schlafly argued that activist judges are legislating on parental rights, private property, taxes, and marriage and she urged Americans to join President Bush in speaking out against "judges who are legislating from the bench." There was no question-and-answer session. This event was part of the 35th annual Eagle Forum Leadership Conference, called Eagle Council. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194563-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194563-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT This is a debate on the question of whether or not the separation of powers is dead. Fried argues that it is. He blames its demise upon the "consensus" type of law practiced in the Garcia case which meant that no legal principles were clearly expressed. Bator, on the other hand, argues that the separation of powers is not dead. However, he does feel that the system as practiced today is less a matter of separation and more a mixture of powers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4373-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4373-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee met to vote on pending judicial nominations, mark up pending legislation, and the authorization of subpoenas in connection with an investigation into the replacement of U.S. attorneys. They authorized subpoenas for several White House officials by a voice vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197282-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Michael Greco talked about the constitutional and legal issues raised by presidential legal interpretations of federal legislation made during signing statements. The previous day, the American Bar Association Task Force on Presidential Signing Statements and the Separation of Powers Doctrine, which Mr. Greco created, released a report. The task force concluded that President Bush had overstepped his constitutional authority by defining ways in which the executive would either enforce or not enforce legislation. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193325-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193325-5 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4336-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4336-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Panelists spoke about presidential powers during times of war and the Bush administration's use of executive power in efforts to combat global terrorism and pursue military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Among the issues they addressed were the history and practice of constitutional separation of powers, various uses of executive power during previous times of war, the evolution of legal interpretation of the powers given to the commander-in-chief by the Constitution, and legal precedents in judicial decisions governing presidential war powers. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191667-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191667-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Senator Clinton talked about how the Supreme Court legitimized Congress' powers and scope concerning civil rights legislation in the 1960s. She said that in recent decades the decisions from a handful of cases before the Court has revised the balance of the Separation of Powers in government by declaring some of Congress' laws unconstitutional. The American Constitution Society is a group of students and lawyers who seek "to counter the narrow conservative vision that today dominates legal debate" in classrooms and courtrooms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169099-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Several judges spoke in a forum during the 1993 national workshop for Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals on the Constitutional separation of powers. The judges discussed the court's role in determining the powers of the three branches of government and statutory regulations. The panelists responded to questions from the audience following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37809-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37809-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT In its second hearing, the A.B.A. Commission on Judicial Independence and Separation of Powers heard testimony from judges, attorneys, law professors and other legal experts concerning the meaning and exercise of judicial independence from the legislative and executive branches. The witnesses testified about various threats to judicial independence, such as reducing the terms of federal judges and allowing legislatures to overturn judicial rulings in some cases. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77324-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House Judiciary Committee met to consider a resolution and report recommending to the House of Representatives that former White House Counsel Harriett Miers and White House Chief of Staff John Bolten be cited for contempt of Congress for their refusal to comply with subpoenas issued in the investigation of the dismissal of U.S. attorneys. The committee voted to send the report to the House. The program ended as the committee began to mark up legislation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200138-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professor Tribe spoke on the topic "Two Invisible Constitutions, One Vanishing Attorney General and the Future of the Republic" at the Harvard Law School Worldwide Alumni Congress. He talked about Bush administration interpretations of the powers of the executive branch and criticized the administration for abuses of power in several instances. He talked about the decision to dismiss several U.S. attorneys of political reasons, violations of privacy in law enforcement investigations, and ways in which the administration had sought to circumvent traditional constitutional law. He also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199145-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199145-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Lou DuBose and Jake Bernstein talked about their book, [Vice: Dick Cheney and the Hijacking of the American Presidency], published by Random House. In this depiction of Vice President Cheney's "shadow presidency," the co-authors examined Vice President Cheney's medical condition, his involvement in foreign policy, and his relationship with the Halliburton corporation. They argued that Vice President Cheney has been successful in his career-long fight to re-establish executive power. They also talked about the vice president's work in both the Ford and Nixon administrations and his efforts to restore presidential power after the Watergate scandal. After their presentation they responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195333-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the constitutionality of a raid by the Federal Bureau of Investigations on a congressional office while investigating possible corruption. Witnesses testified about the procedures used in the application of a search warrant, the provisions of separation of powers in the Constitution, the encroachment of executive power on the ability of Congress to regulate its own affairs, and specifically the provisions of the "speech and debate" provisions in the Constitution. Members described the FBI's weekend search of Representative William Jefferson's office in the Rayburn House Office Building as an arrogant, unnecessary breach of tradition and vital constitutional protections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192756-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192756-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Members of the American Bar Association Task Force on Presidential Signing Statements and the Separation of Powers Doctrine released a report on the constitutional and legal issues surrounding signing statements and executive interpretation of law. The report was critical of the Bush administration saying that it had lodged more challenges to provisions of laws than all previous presidents combined. The panel members described the development as a serious threat to the Constitution's system of checks and balances, and they urged Congress to pass legislation permitting court review of such statements. Of particular concern were statements related to the treatment of prisoners and combatant detainees. They also responded to questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193546-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193546-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Constitutional lawyer Clint Bolick talked about his book, [David's Hammer: The Case for an Activist Judiciary], published by the Cato Institute. He made the argument that an activist judicial branch is essential in order to keep the executive and legislative branches from becoming too powerful and threatening individuals' constitutional rights. For example, he says the judiciary should protect school choice and property rights, so that they are not compromised by the other branches of government. He was joined in discussion by M. Edward Whelan III, and Jeffrey Rosen. Mr. Rosen is the author of [The Supreme Court: The Personalities and Rivalries that Defined America]. After their presentations the three men responded to audience members' question. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197501-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commerical and Administrative Law met to authorize the issuance of subpeonas to members ot the White House staff in relation to the investigation of the dismissal of U.S. attorneys. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197245-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197245-1 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT