The most popular 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) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 23:44:06 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia talked with high school students about his life and career, the Constitution, and the operation of the Court. He responded to questions from the students from the Advanced U.S. Government Class of the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia. This event was held in the West Conference Room of the U.S. Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204785-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204785-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Antonin Scalia spoke about issues involved in interpreting the Constitution, judicial philosophies, and the decision-making process at the Supreme Court. He also referred to several cases already decided by the court and the foundations of his opinions. This event was a rare on-camera appearance by Justice Scalia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185883-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justices heard arguments in the case of [Bush v. Gore] regarding the manual recount of "undervote" ballots ordered by the Florida Supreme Court. Among the concerns of the justices were whether the Florida Supreme Court had made new law in their decision, whether the recount standard was too broad, and whether federal statutes had been violated. The arguments and questions were presented in an audio format with still photos and artist renderings of court proceedings. Justice Thomas was present but did not ask any questions of the lawyers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161185-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161185-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Johnson, a member of the Revolutionary Communist Party Youth Brigade, was the defendant in the [Texas v. Johnson] flag-burning case. In 1984 he was arrested for burning a flag at the Republican convention in Dallas. On June 23, 1989 the Supreme struck down the Texas law prohibiting desecration of the American flag. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8454-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8454-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen Breyer, Clarence Thomas, and Samuel Alito were interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. In her first television interview since joining the Supreme Court, Justice Sotomayor talked about her first impressions of the job, the acclimation process at the court, her first oral argument experience, and how she intends to be in certain phases of her job. She also discussed the call she received from President Obama asking her to be his nominee to the court and the confirmation hearings that followed. Justice Sotomayor was interviewed in the West Conference Room of the Supreme Court building. Justice Thomas talked about the Supreme Court building and its symbolism, how his approach to oral argument differs from his fellow justices, how he approaches opinion writing, customs of collegiality at the court, and his loss of anonymity, amongst a host of topics. He was interviewed in the East Conference Room of the Supreme Court building. Justice Breyer provided a tour through all three parts of his private chambers as he walked through the entire process of how the Supreme Court works and how it reaches its decisions. He also talked about the history of the building, and gave a window into the private side of a Supreme Court justice as he sat down at the end of the tour to talk about his favorite part of the building - his office. Justice Alito talked about the role of the court, his impressions of the Constitution and of his job. In addition to the process that unfolds at the court in making decisions, he talked about the role of the junior justice, something that he's handed over to new Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor. [Interviews with Justices Kennedy, Ginsburg, Scalia and O'Connor can be viewed and purchased in program 7716-1.] [Interviews with Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Stevens can be viewed and purchased in program 7654-1.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7537-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Anthony Kennedy was interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. Justice Kennedy, sitting in the West Conference Room of the Supreme Court, gave his impressions on the role of the Supreme Court, the process that the justices follow in reaching a decision, and the importance of the building in which they do their work. Justice Anthony Kennedy was nominated to the bench by President Ronald Reagan. He has been serving as a Supreme Court associate justice since 1988. He was preceded by Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr. This program is available for online viewing only. This interview, along with Justices Scalia, Ginsburg, and retired Justice O'Connor interviews, can be purchased and viewed in program 7716-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286076-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justices Anthony Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Antonin Scalia, and Sandra Day O'Connor were interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. Justice Kennedy gave his impressions on the role of the Supreme Court, the process that the Justices follow in reaching a decision, and the importance of the building in which they do their work. Justice Kennedy was interviewed in the West Conference Room of the Supreme Court. Justice Ginsburg gave a tour of her temporary chambers on the second floor of the Supreme Court building. During the tour, she talked about her career before coming to the court, her family, and her friendship with Justice Antonin Scalia. She also showed her judicial robes and talked about the lighter side of life at the court. Justice Scalia spoke about a number of topics, ranging from the role of the court, the job of a Supreme Court justice, the process that justices follow in reaching a decision, and his thoughts on the quality of the attorneys who come before the court for oral argument. He was interviewed in the East Conference Room at the Supreme Court. Former Justice O'Connor talked about the role the Founding Fathers envisioned for the Supreme Court. She also talked about the judicial collars that female justices wear, the Robing Room, and oral argument. The interview took place in the West Conference Room of the Supreme Court. [Interviews with Justices Sotomayor, Thomas, Breyer and Alito can be viewed and purchased in program 7537-1.] [Interviews with Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Stevens can be viewed and purchased in program 7654-1.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7716-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Scalia and Professor Strossen discussed civil liberties and the original meaning of the U.S. Constitution. Topics included the flag-burning case, police use of infrared detection, homosexuality, pornography, the due process clause, voting rights, [Brown v. Board of Education], and the right to privacy. After their discussion they responded to audience members' questions. The discussion was moderated by Mr. Williams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194843-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194843-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justices Scalia and Breyer talked about the relevance of foreign law for American Constitutional adjudication. Among the topics they addressed were using foreign court precedents in deciding U.S. Constitutional cases and whether the U.S. should take into account shifting world standards on social and moral issues such as the death penalty. The discussion was moderated by New York University Law Professor Norman Dorsen. This event was a rare on-camera appearance by Justice Scalia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185122-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Stephen Breyer was interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. He provided a tour through all three parts of his private chambers as he walked through the entire process of how the Supreme Court works and how it reaches its decisions. He also talked about the history of the building, and gave a window into the private side of a Supreme Court justice as he sat down at the end of the tour to talk about his favorite part of the building - his office. Justice Breyer was nominated to the bench by President Bill Clinton. He has been serving as a Supreme Court justice since 1994. He was preceded by Justice Harry A. Blackmun. [This program is only available to view online.] [This interview, along with Justices Sotomayor, Thomas, and Alito interviews, can be purchased and viewed in program 7537-1.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286074-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286074-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Clarence Thomas was interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. He talked about the Supreme Court building and its symbolism, how his approach to oral argument differs from his fellow justices, how he approaches opinion writing, customs of collegiality at the court, and his loss of anonymity, amongst a host of topics. He was interviewed in the East Conference Room of the Supreme Court building. Justice Thomas was nominated to the bench by President George H.W. Bush. He has been serving as a Supreme Court justice since 1991. He was preceded by Justice Thurgood Marshall. He was interview in the East Conference Room of the Supreme Court building. [This program is only available to view online.] [This interview, along with Justices Breyer, Sotomayor, and Alito interviews, can be purchased and viewed in program 7537-1.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286082-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Newmyer talked about his book, [John Marshall and the Heroic Age of the Supreme Court], published by Louisiana State University Press. John Marshall (1755-1835) was possibly the most important judicial figure in American history. As the fourth chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, serving from 1801 to1835, he helped move the Court from the fringes of power to the epicenter of constitutional government. His great opinions in cases like [Marbury v. Madison ]and [McCulloch v. Maryland ] are still part of the working discourse of constitutional law in America. Mr. Newmyer used a new edition of Marshall's papers in his research. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167904-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Scalia delivered the keynote address at the American University conference entitled, "Is Chevron Out of Gas? The State of Judicial Review 25 Years After [Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council.]" Justice Scalia talked about the relevance of [Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council] at the time it was decided and the years that followed it. The case is widely cited in administrative law due to it creating a two part test for determining the intent of legislative authority in administrative policies. The ruling determined that the courts must defer to the administrative interpretation of authority if the policy is ambiguous and the administrative interpretation is reasonable. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285480-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Antonin Scalia was part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. He spoke about a number of topics, ranging from the role of the court, the job of a Supreme Court justice, the process that justices follow in reaching a decision, and his thoughts on the quality of the attorneys who come before the court for oral argument. He was interviewed in the East Conference Room at the Supreme Court. Justice Scalia was nominated to the bench by President Ronald Reagan. He has been serving as a Supreme Court associate justice since 1986. He was preceded by Justice William H. Rehnquist. This program is available for online viewing only. This interview, along with Justices Kennedy, Ginsburg, and retired Justice O'Connor interviews, can be purchased and viewed in program 7716-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286079-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286079-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Dinerstein talked about a case being heard in the U.S. Supreme Court that focused on whether mentally retarded defendants can be executed, or whether this is an infringement of the Eighth Amendment. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168756-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168756-2 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justices testified about funding priorities of the Supreme Court. They also responded to questions about their decision in the case of [Bush v. Gore], television coverage of court proceedings, and minority representation on the Supreme Court staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163461-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Sonia Sotomayor was interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. In her first television interview since joining the Supreme Court, Justice Sotomayor talked about her first impressions of the job, the acclimation process at the court, her first oral argument experience, and how she intends to be in certain phases of her job. She also discussed the call she received from President Obama asking her to be his nominee to the court and the confirmation hearings that followed. Justice Sotomayor was interviewed in the West Conference Room of the Supreme Court building. Justice Sotomayor was nominated to the bench by President Barack Obama. She began serving as an associate justice in 2009. She was preceded by Justice David Souter. [This program is only available to view online.] [This interview, along with Justices Breyer, Thomas, and Alito interviews, can be purchased and viewed in program 7537-1.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286080-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Lawyers and scholars participated in a Moot court session to argue the case [Graham v. Florida]. The case focused on sentencing juveniles to life in prison without parole for crimes other than murder. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289266-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289266-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice Rehnquist described a little history of the U.S. Supreme Court in his book, [Grand Inquests: The Historic Impeachments of Justice Samuel Chase and President Andrew Johnson], published by William Morrow and Company. The book details the impeachment hearings of Justice Samuel Chase of the United States Supreme Court in 1805 and of President Andrew Johnson in 1868. Justice Rehnquist said the both of these trials in the first half of the nineteenth century helped define the separation of powers of the United States government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26896-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 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 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. She gave a tour of her temporary chambers on the second floor of the Supreme Court building. During the tour, she talked about her career before coming to the court, her family, and her friendship with Justice Antonin Scalia. She also showed her judicial robes and talked about the lighter side of life at the court. Justice Ginsburg was nominated to the bench by President Bill Clinton. She has been serving as a Supreme Court associate justice since 1993. She was preceded by Justice Byron White. This program is only available to view online. This interview, along with Justices Scalia, Kennedy, and retired Justice O'Connor interviews, can be purchased and viewed in program 7716-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286075-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286075-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justice Samuel Alito was interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. He talked about the role of the court, his impressions of the Constitution and of his job. In addition to the process that unfolds at the court in making decisions, he talked about the role of the junior justice, something that he's handed over to new Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Justice Alito joined the court on Jan. 31, 2006. He was nominated by President George W. Bush, and was preceded by Sandra Day O'Connor. [This program is only available to view online.] [This interview, along with Justices Sotomayor, Thomas, and Breyer interviews, can be purchased and viewed in program 7537-1.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286073-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justices heard oral arguments on two cases involving affirmative action and college admissions practices. At 10 a.m. the justices heard arguments in [Grutter v. Bollinger], a case involving admission to the University of Michigan's law school. At 11 a.m., they heard [Gratz and Hamacher v. Bollinger], a case involving admission to the University of Michigan's undergraduate program. Lee Bollinger served as the president of the University of Michigan at the start of the two suits. Among the issues in the case were the school's interest in maintaining a diverse student body, consideration of race as one of many qualifying factors, and the degree to which the school's admissions tests resembled quota systems. The U.S. Supreme Court does not permit cameras in its proceedings. This video features audio with still picture images of the participants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175895-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175895-1 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT