The most popular programs for the Bork Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=500 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 00:59:13 GMT The committee begins hearings on the nomination of Judge Robert Bork to be associate justice of the Supreme Court. Former President Ford, Senators Dole and Danforth, and Congressman Fish present Judge Bork to the committee during the first half hour. Opening statements follow, lasting approximately three hours. They center on the importance of the appointment and the Senate's role. Senator Biden and Judge Bork conclude this section, with their statements lasting 17 and 9 minutes respectively. Judge Bork uses the time to expound his legal philosophy. There are short breaks during the hearing. One break contains interviews outside the hearing room with Senators Dole and Heflin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/994-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/994-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary committee questioned United States Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork. Judge Bork's hearings lasted 30 hours over 5 days, taking place in September of 1987. Committee members took approximately 20 to 30 minutes each to question Judge Bork throughout the hearing. During the second day of inquiry, Senator Metzenbaum introduced the "Saturday Night Massacre," investigating Bork's role in the firing of Watergate special prosecutor Archibald Cox. Senator DeConcini questioned Bork's stance on the equal protection clause in deciding sex-discrimination cases, which Bork had criticized in the past. Senator Grassley questioned Bork's civil rights posture and Senator Leahy queried Judge Bork about First Amendment rights. Senator Specter questioned Bork's stance on original intent and stressed the importance of precedence in deciding Court cases. President Reagan nominated Judge Bork to the Supreme Court on July 1, 1987. The Senate rejected his nomination on October 23, 1987 with a vote of 42 in favor, 58 opposed. The history of Judge Bork's disputed nomination is a source of debate over the limits of the "Advice and Consent of the Senate" that the Constitution requires for judicial nominees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/998-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/998-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Committee chairman Biden begins the questioning of Judge Bork. Senator Byrd, arriving late for the hearing, is granted time for his statement midway through the session. During further questioning, Judge Bork addresses questions on abortion, affirmative action, right to privacy issues and one-person, one-vote reapportionment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10197-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10197-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified against the United States Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork. Several senators criticized Judge Bork's views on freedom of speech and freedom of literary expression. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10168-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10168-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Prior to the confirmation hearings for Judge John Roberts, a compilation of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on the nomination of Judge Bork was shown. Judge Bork's hearings lasted 30 hours over 5 days, taking place in September of 1987. Portions were drawn from hearings on September 16, 1987. He responded to questions from committee members about his views regarding such topics as the firing of Archibald Cox, the advice and consent role of the Senate, race discrimination, judicial activism, federal-state relationship, death penalty, freedom of speech, First amendment, pornography, clear and present danger, equal protection, abortion, and changing positions because of confirmation. President Reagan nominated Judge Bork to the Supreme Court on July 1, 1987. The Senate rejected his nomination on October 23, 1987 with a vote of 42 in favor, 58 opposed. The history of Judge Bork's disputed nomination is a source of debate over the limits of the "Advice and Consent of the Senate" that the Constitution requires for judicial nominees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/994-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/994-2 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT During this morning session, committee members continue inquiry for approximately one-half hour each. In response to Bork's testimony the previous day, Senators question whether he is changing his stance on certain issues solely to gain confirmation. Senator Hatch defends Bork, showing the judge's willingness in past decisions to be unbiased by ideologies. Due to technical difficulties, this program has very low audio during the last hour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/999-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/999-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Robert Bork talked about his book [A Time to Speak: Selected Writings and Arguments] (Intercollegiate Studies Institute; November 15, 2008). The book collects more than sixty of his articles from the past forty years on topics ranging from President Nixon to St. Thomas More, from abortion to antitrust policy, and from civil liberties to natural law. It also includes several of his judicial opinions and transcribed oral arguments. He was interviewed at his home in McLean, Virginia, by guest interviewer Eugene Meyer. Robert H. Bork is the author several books including [Slouching Towards Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American Decline] and [The Tempting of America: The Political Seduction of the Law,] and [Coercing Virtue: The Worldwide Rule of Judges]. A distinguished fellow of the Hudson Institute and the Tad and Diane Taube distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283324-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Judge Bork completed his testimony with this unusual Saturday session, attended by only a portion of the committee. The session was highlighted by inquiry from senators considered to be undecided, including Senator Specter and Senator Heflin. Senator Specter questioned Bork extensively on the issue of presidential power, as well as judicial review, original intent, congressional intent, right to privacy and freedom of speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1001-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1001-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The morning session continues with seven senators taking thirty minutes each to question Judge Bork. Of note is Senator Kennedy's concern that Judge Bork would "turn back the clock" on civil rights and other issues. Senator Kennedy plays a tape recording from a question and answer session of Bork at Canisius College in 1985 to support his claim. This program has a four-minute break midway through. Due to technical difficulties, this program has occasional very low audio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1000-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Due to technical difficulties, this program has occasional low audio. In the afternoon session Senator Specter questions Judge Bork extensively about First Amendment rights and his statements the previous day. Senators Leahy and Simpson take opposite sides in questioning Bork concerning what Leahy calls a "confirmation conversion." Leahy asserts that Bork has changed his stance during the hearings for convenience and Simpson claims Bork has made no such change. Senator Kennedy challenges Bork's criticisms of Court decisions on the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government. Senator DeConcini, considered a swing vote on the committee, also questions Judge Bork on his First Amendment views. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10274-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Sowell testified in support of the nomination, citing Judge Bork's commitment to judicial restraint. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10175-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10175-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The afternoon session of the fourth day of hearings featured questioning by Senate Majority Leader Byrd and Senator Metzenbaum. Senator Byrd engaged Bork in a discussion of whether members of Congress should have legal standing to bring suit against the executive or judicial branches. Senator Metzenbaum questioned Judge Bork about women's rights views, raising the issue of his stance in the case of the American Cyanimid Corporation. Throughout this session, nine Senators questioned Bork for approximately 30 minutes each. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10267-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10267-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The Senate voted against confirming the nomination of Judge Bork. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1072-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Three law professors testified against the nomination. Professor Franklin related personal experiences with segregation and suggested that Judge Bork, had he been on the Supreme Court at the time, would not have had the "vision and the courage" to strike down segregationist laws. Professor Leuchtenburg, a historian, stated that the Constitution should be viewed as a "living legacy" and that Judge Bork's philosophy of original intent is against expanded freedom. Professor Dellinger followed up by associating Bork with Attorney General Edwin Meese in "attacking the Fourteenth Amendment under the guise of original intent." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10172-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Senator Eagleton and Professor Sunstein expressed opposition to the nomination. They criticized Judge Bork's view of separation of powers as overly favoring the executive branch. Senator Eagleton called Bork's views "vintage George III." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10180-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The committee opens the second week of hearings with four civil rights leaders testifying against the nomination of Judge Bork. Mr. Coleman expresses concern over Bork's criticism of civil rights decisions and his limited view of individual liberties. Andrew Young also opposes the nomination based on Bork's civil rights views. Barbara Jordan, now a political science professor at the University of Texas, adds a personal element in noting Judge Bork's criticism of the kind of court ordered "one-person, one-vote" reapportionment that led to her initial election to the Texas legislature. Prof. Marshall bases his objection on Bork's view of the role of the courts in protecting individual liberties and overcoming racial discrimination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10163-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 9 to 5 to send the Judge Bork nomination to the Senate with a recommendation that it not consent to the appointment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3024-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3024-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT In his 30 years representing Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate, Arlen Specter participated in the confirmation hearings of 14 U.S. Supreme Court nominees. Soon after leaving the Senate in 2011, Specter sat down for a series of extended oral history interviews with the Pennsylvania Cable Network. In this excerpt, he recounts his experience as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee as it considered the nominations of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306994-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306994-4 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT By 42 yeas to 58 nays, the Senate rejected the nomination of Robert H. Bork, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1334-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT CR, pp. S14765-S14910. The Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Robert H. Bork to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1333-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Judge Bork talked about his life experiences and his career in law. Topics included working in the U.S. Solicitor General's office, the U.S. economy, his nomination to be an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and not being confirmed, and the conservative impact the University of Chicago had on his thinking. He talked about his nomination being part of a "war for control of the Constitution." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3248-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3248-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Judge Bork talked to the press two days after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 9 to 5 to send his nomination to the full Senate with a recommendation not to consent to the appointment. Judge Bork expressed his disappointment in the way that the process of nomination had become intensely politicized. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/825-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/825-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The panel of law professors testified in opposition to the nomination. The witnesses expressed concern over Bork's criticism of [Griswold v. Connecticut], which declared a law banning birth control unconstitutional. Bork's views of right to privacy and women's rights were criticized. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10186-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10186-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The Senate began consideration of the nomination of Robert H. Bork to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1332-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1332-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Professor Laurence Tribe testified against the nomination. He expressed strong concern that Judge Bork's philosophy of constitutional law limits the Supreme Court's historic role of limiting government excesses and injustices. Tribe pointed out that he supported Reagan nominees O'Connor and Scalia and that he had no objection to Bork as a federal appeals court judge, where any decisions contrary to Supreme Court precedent could be overturned by the Supreme Court. Tribe admitted that Bork's testimony cast doubts on whether Bork would implement his philosophy in Supreme Court decisions, but Tribe maintained that lifetime appointment makes the risk too great. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10170-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Former Chief Justice Burger testified in support of the nomination. Burger maintained that previous positions couldn't predict a judge's decisions. He referred to Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, noting that there was evidence at the time of Black's confirmation that Black had once been a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Burger added that there was never any evidence in Justice Black's work as a justice that he had once been a member of the Klan. When questioned by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) concerning Bork's judicial philosophy, the former Chief Justice responded, "If Judge Bork is not in the mainstream, neither am I." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10171-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10171-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Former Judge Bork is interviewed about his book [The Tempting of America: The Political Seduction of the Law]. Topics included the history of constitutional law, the defense of his theory of 'original understanding,' and his 1987 experiences during his failed U.S. Supreme Court nomination battle. The 'temptation' to which he refers is the creation of law by judges with no reference to the U.S. Constitution. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11444-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT A panel of people who worked with or for Judge Bork testified as "character witnesses" for the nominee. Thornburgh was an assistant attorney general in the Justice Department when Bork was solicitor general. He described Bork as "an advocate of fair and effective law enforcement." Randolph suggested the committee give greater consideration to Bork's record as solicitor general, "the tenth justice." LaFontant described Bork's support for her as a black woman deputy solicitor general in Bork's office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10183-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10183-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT A panel of antitrust experts testified in opposition to the nomination. The witnesses expressed concern over Judge Bork's views of the role of the courts in antitrust enforcement. Bork's decisions in major antitrust cases were criticized. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10191-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Among the former attorneys general to testify, Mr. Katzenbach expresses opposition to the Bork nomination. Of those supporting Judge Bork, Mr. Smith recalls evaluating Bork for appointment to the D.C. circuit court in 1981. Smith refers to the three factors used by the American Bar Association to evaluate potential judges: qualifications, integrity, and temperament. French notes Bork's academic and judicial qualifications and points to Bork's philosophy of judicial restraint as promoting judicial integrity. Mr. Levi also testifies for Judge Bork. Bork was a student of Levi's at the University of Chicago Law School and Bork was solicitor general when Levi became attorney general in 1975. Mr. Rogers, who was secretary of state 1969-73, also testifies for Bork. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10164-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10164-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Ms. LaHaye and Ms. Martinez, a former president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, testified in opposition to the nomination. The witnesses expressed concern over Bork's interpretation of the Constitution on race and sex discrimination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10192-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Former HUD Secretary (1975-77) Hills testifies in support of the nomination. She recalls her association with Judge Bork at Yale law school and in the Justice Department, where she was an assistant attorney general. Hills challenges the special interest groups attacking Judge Bork. Law professors Stewart, Campbell, McConnell and Born also testify in support of the nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10167-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10167-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cutler, a former White House Counsel in the Carter administration, testified in support of the nomination. Cutler described Judge Bork as moderate conservative rather than radical. He warned the committee that to reject Bork is to make a hostage of some future moderate liberal nominee put forth by a Democratic president to a Republican Senate. Governor Thompson and Mr. Frank then testified. Thompson supported the nomination because of Judge Bork's criminial justice opinions. Mr. Frank, a former law professor whose students included Sen. Specter (R-PA), spoke strongly against the nomination. Frank maintained that although Judge Bork calls for judicial restraint he is in fact - an extreme judical activist. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10173-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10173-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Rabbi Handler testified in support of the nomination. He concurred with Bork's interpretation of the Constitution on individual liberties and morality. Mr. Innis also supported the nomination, defending Bork's record on civil rights. A panel of small business representatives expressed opposition to Bork. Mr. Daskal and Mr. Foer cited Bork's antitrust views as being a threat to small businesses competing with larger firms. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10193-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10193-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Judge Bork talked about the nomination of John Roberts. He also talked about his own experiences during the Supreme Court nomination and confirmation processes. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187853-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187853-4 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Two former Watergate prosecuters testified concerning the role of Judge Bork in the firing of Archibald Cox and its aftermath. The witnesses challenged the representation of Bork as moving to insure the independence of the special Watergate prosecutor's office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10189-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10189-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Harold Tyler, the chairman of the American Bar Association Select Committee on the Federal Judiciary, testifies concerning the ABA's general support of the Bork nomination. The majority of the 15 member committee found Bork to be fully qualified. However, one member voted "not opposed" and four voted "not qualified." It was the first time in 15 years that a U.S. Supreme Court nominee had not been given unanimous support by the ABA committee. The committee based its evaluation on the criteria of judicial qualifications, integrity and temperament. The negative votes were all based on aspects of temperament, which Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC) claims are actually criticisms of Judge Bork's ideology. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10165-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10165-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The former attorney general testified in support of the nomination. In October 1973 Richardson resigned rather than carry out President Nixon's order to fire special Watergate prosecuter Archibald Cox. After Deputy Attorney General Ruckelshaus was fired, Solicitor General Bork, as the next ranking official, carried out the order to fire Cox in what has become known as the Saturday Night Massacre. In his testimony Richardson defended Bork's actions saying, "From the outset Bob Bork was determined to make certain the Watergate special prosecution force was kept intact." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10187-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10187-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Senators Biden, Cranston, Hatch, Heinz, Metzenbaum and Thurmond offered their thoughts on the Senate vote that defeated the nominee Judge Robert Bork to be an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court. After their statements, the senators responded to press questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/828-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/828-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1140-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1140-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of a number of law enforcement agencies testify in support of the nomination. Witnesses describe Judge Bork's record as supportive of law enforcement efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10169-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10169-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The panel of law professors expressed opposition to the nomination. Professor Fiss called Bork's judicial philosophy -majoritarianism- because of its de-emphasis of individual liberties. Professor Grey addressed five Bork myths arising from the confirmation hearings. He concluded that Bork's academic writing could not be separated from his probable actions as a Supreme Court justice, that Bork's views have not changed, and that they were not tentative. Professor Resnik looked at Bork's character as an appeals court judge and found it lacking. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10178-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10178-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT A panel of professors testified in favor of the nomination. Professor McDonald compared Judge Bork to the "great justices of the past" and found Bork to be of high qualification and mainstream thinking. Professor Priest touched on the separation of Bork's roles, from scholar to judge to justice. Professor Simon, a Yale law school colleague of Bork, and the other witnesses also supported the nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10177-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10177-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT A panel representing the Congressional Black Caucus and other black groups expressed opposition to the nomination based on Bork's views of major Supreme Court decisions affecting civil rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10188-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10188-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Cases discussed: [Karcher v. May] concerns New Jersey's "moment of silence" statute. The law required public schools to observe a one minute moment of silence for introspection or reflection. [Carpenter v. U.S. Securities] involves insider trading. Additional discussion topics: How journalists cover the Supreme Court; how the Court will function without retired Justice Lewis Powell; and the implications of decision making with an empty seat on the Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/591-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/591-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The former attorney general under President Eisenhower pointed to the ideological diversity of Eisenhower Supreme Court appointments. He suggested that the Judiciary Committee would be practicing "court packing" to require ideological conformity of the otherwise qualified Judge Bork. A panel representing police organizations then testified in opposition to Bork. The witnesses expressed concern over Bork's opinions in labor law cases that apply to police officers. At the conclusion of testimony, a few of the committee members made brief closing remarks (15 minutes). Senator Kennedy commented on the importance of the hearings and complimented Senator Biden on his chairmanship of the committee. Senators Heflin and Thurmond also spoke briefly. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10194-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10194-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Five Senators held press conferences to discuss their positions on the nomination of Judge Robert Bork to the Supreme Court of the United States. The opposing Senators largely justified their opposition based on Bork's understanding of the 1st and 14th Amendments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/824-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/824-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT President Reagan spoke about the nomination of Robert Bork. The President characterized the nominee as neither a liberal or conservative choice and individual who embodies the ideas of judicial restraint. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1137-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1137-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT The two former presidents of the American Bar Association and the current president of the New York City Bar Association expressed their general opposition to the nomination. Bork's judicial philosophy and his views on major Supreme Court decisions interpreting the Constitution were cited as support for their positions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10174-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10174-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT Professors Mark Tushnet and Eugene Hickok spoke about how the Supreme Court would operate with only eight justices, and what effects that may have, and other issues facing the Court and the nomination of Judge Bork. The professors also answered caller questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3103-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3103-1 Tue, 15 Sep 1987 00:00:00 GMT