The most popular programs for the Supreme Court Cases - 2007 Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=827 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, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 24 May 2013 12:05:41 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of [District of Columbia v. Heller], in which a 1976 law was challenged that had the effect of banning handguns in the District of Columbia. The Court will decide the central meaning of the Second Amendment's "right of the people to keep and bear arms," and whether it is an individual right or a right in relation to service in a state militia. Walter Dellinger is a former solicitor general. This program contained the audio recording released by the court immediately after the arguments were presented. Still images of participants were shown on the screen as they spoke. Justice Thomas did not speak. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204466-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204466-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of [Kennedy v. Louisiana] on the constitutionality of the death penalty for child rape. This program contained the audio recording released by the court. Still images of participants were shown on the screen as they spoke. Justice Thomas did not speak. The Supreme Court decided 5-4 that Louisiana's law allowing the death penalty for child rape violated the Constitution's Eighth Amendment ban against cruel and unusual punishment. The Court overturned the law in Louisiana and five other states: Montana, Georgia, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas. The two men sentenced to death for the crime of child rape, both in Louisiana, would receive new sentences of life without parole. Justice Kennedy wrote the opinion for the Court. His opinion was joined by Justices Stevens, Souter, Ginsburg and Breyer. Justice Alito wrote the dissenting opinion. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the dissent, along with Justices Scalia and Thomas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283008-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283008-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Justices heard oral arguments in the cases of [Boumediene v. Bush] and [Al Odah v. U.S.] involving the rights of suspected terrorists held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the detainee's right to challenge their detention through a writ of [habeas corpus]. Attorneys for the government and 37 Guantanamo inmates focused on whether Congress had wrongly denied prisoners judicial review of their detention, or if Congress had created an adequate alternative for prisoners to contest their detention, and whether the Constitution protected the rights of foreigners held outside the country. Photographs of the participants were shown on the screen as each person spoke. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202767-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of the District of Columbia and Mr. Heller and his attorneys spoke to reporters separately. They answered reporters' questions about details of the two sides of the Second Amendment case for which the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of [District of Columbia v. Heller] this morning. Stephen Halbrook, who wrote an [amicus] brief, is the author of [Founders Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms.] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204467-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral argument in [Baze v. Rees]. The Court will decide if the lethal injection drugs used to execute prisoners on death row have such a high probability of inflicting unnecessary pain that it violates the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. Two inmates, Ralph Baze and Thomas C. Bowling, challenged Kentucky's three-drug lethal injection protocol as violating the Eighth Amendment's ban against cruel and unusual punishment. John D. Rees was the commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Corrections. The question before the Court is whether the combination of drugs causes a risk of unnecessary pain and suffering. This program contained audio released by the court immediately after the arguments were presented with still images of participants as they spoke. Justice Thomas did not speak. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202808-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202808-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals head oral arguments in the case of [Nordyke v. King et al.] in which gun show operators Russell and Sallie Nordyke appealed a ban of firearms from the Alameda County Fairgrounds that did not except gun shows. Mary King was one of the members of the Alamed County Board of Supervisors named in the suite. The plaintiffs contended that the ban violates their First Amendment right of free speech and their Second Amendment right to bear arms, as well as the due process clause as other groups were allowed to have guns on the fairgrounds. The plaintiffs also argued that the individual right to bear arms recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court in [District of Columbia v. Heller] must be recognized by states and not just the federal government under the 14th Amendment. Judge Gould participated via video link. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283468-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283468-2 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Davies and Stephen Halbrook commented on the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the handgun ban in Washington D.C. The guests also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205697-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205697-3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court's Boumediene decision that detainees at Guantanamo Bay do have the [habeas corpus] privilege. Other topics included recent developments in military commission cases, U.S. Attorney General Mukasey's response to the case and his legislative recommendations, as well as and the D.C. Circuit Court's recent rulings on the status of detainees as unlawful enemy combatants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280173-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280173-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Paul Helmke and Stephen Halbrook debated the previoius day's U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in the case of [District of Columbia v. Heller.] The case involved a District of Columbia law banning all handguns and the Second Amendment right to bear arms. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203469-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203469-4 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT A moot court on "Guantanamo Detainees and the Military Commissions Act" was held in the McGlothlin Court Room as part of the College of William and Mary School of Law 20th Annual Supreme Court Preview. Professor Pamela Karlan argued for the plaintiffs and Judge Michael McConnell argued for the government about habeas corpus for Guantanamo Bay detainees and the constitutionality of the Military Commissions Act of 2006. Journalists and Supreme Court experts also acted as the Court. The judges returned with a decision for the plaintiffs. The actual cases, [Boumediene v. Bush] and [Al Odah v. United States], were to be argued together before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. The Court would decide whether the Military Commissions Act of 2006 unconstitutionally stripped the federal courts of jurisdiction to hear cases brought by Guantanamo Bay detainees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199889-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199889-2 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed the U.S. Supreme Court case, [District of Columbia v. Heller], which concerns the constitutionality of the District of Columbia's ban on the private possession of handguns. Experts from a variety of perspectives discussed whether the Second Amendment protects only militia-related rights or the rights of private individuals, the appropriate standard for reviewing gun control legislation, and the potential legal and policy implications of the first Court decision in this area in 68 years. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in this case on March 18, 2008. Each of the panelists wrote [amicus curiae] (friend of the Court) briefs in this case. Ms. Lithwick moderated. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. This event, "The Second Amendment in the Supreme Court," was held at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204268-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal experts representing both progressive and conservative perspectives talked about the Supreme Court's most noteworthy decisions during the previous term and identified emerging trends. Among the major issues addressed were detainee rights the writ of habeas corpus, gun control and the Second Amendment, corporate liability, and sentencing guidelines. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206245-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206245-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the major cases and issues before the U.S. Supreme Court in the 2007-2008 term. Topics included Guantanamo Bay detainees, the District of Columbia's gun ban, and the death penalty. Panelists included Former Solicitor General of Texas Ted Cruz, who argued the [Medellin v. Texas] case on the rights of foreigners, and former U.S. Solicitor General Seth Waxman, who argued Guantanamo Bay detainees case [Boumediene v. Bush] during the term. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206308-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Swaine spoke about U.S. Supreme Court case, [Medellin v. Texas], which would consider whether President Bush had the authority to instruct states like Texas to comply the judgment of the International Court of Justice on the legal rights of foreign nationals who are charged and prosecuted of crimes committed within the U.S. In this case, 51 Mexicans on U.S. death row were claiming their rights had been violated under international law. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201210-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201210-2 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held to discuss the most recent Supreme Court term, emerging judicial themes and trends, and the future of the court. Among the major issues addressed were detainee rights the writ of habeas corpus, gun control and the Second Amendment, corporate liability, and sentencing guidelines. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206250-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Journalists who cover the U.S. Supreme Court held a panel discussion about the major cases and issues before the Court in the 2007-2008 term, as well as the personalities and interactions among the justices. Among the major issues addressed were detainee rights the writ of habeas corpus, gun control and the Second Amendment, corporate liability, and sentencing guidelines. Other topics included possible nominations by the next president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206309-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Allenbaugh talked about the decision in the Supreme Court case Gall v. United States where the Court held in a 7-2 decision that federal courts have the authority to set any reasonable sentence as long as the reasoning is explained. Allenbaugh said that this case reaffirmed that mandatory minimum sentences are unconstitutional. The process used by the Sentencing Commission to determine an advisory sentence for a crime was talked about. He answered questions from callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202411-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202411-4 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT David Savage talked about today's oral arguments in the Supreme Court case [District of Columbia v. Heller] regarding gun laws. This will be the first time in 70 years the Court hears a case on the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms. He described the likely arguments for and against the District of Columbia law that bans handguns and also the possible outcomes. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203468-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203468-2 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The guests debated today's U.S. Supreme Court case in [Boumediene v. Bush] and [al-Odah v. U.S.,] on whether Guantanamo Bay detainees have habeas corpus rights under U.S. law. Mr. Vladeck filed a brief in support of the petitioner. Mr. Samp filed a brief in support of the government. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202405-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202405-3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Participants spoke to reporters on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court following oral arguments in the case of [Crawford v. Marion County Election Board] and [Indiana Democratic Party v. Rokita] about the validity of the law requiring voters in Indiana to show government-issued photo identification. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203505-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203505-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about the previous term of the Supreme Court. They focused on the cases that the Supreme Court heard, the margins of decisions, . They then talked about the types of cases that the Supreme Court was going to hear in the following term. Case areas that they talked about included national security, labor and employment, telecommunications, and religious freedom. They answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281173-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281173-4 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about the 2007 Supreme Court term, focusing on the state of Guantanamo Bay detainees and the ability of the federal government to regulate energy markets. They talked about the legal questions surrounding the War on Terror and the Supreme Court's opinions on the War on Terror, specifically the balance of powers. They answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281173-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281173-2 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Journalists who cover the U.S. Supreme Court discussed the major cases from the 2007-2008 term. Topics included the death penalty, Guantanamo Bay detainees, and the District of Columbia's gun law. Panel members responded to questions from the audience. The panel was moderated by James Swanson. A portion was aired in America and the Courts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206308-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/206308-2 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Federal Election Commission (FEC) met to reform regulations after the [Federal Election Commission v. Wisconsin Right to Life] Supreme Court case. In this case, the Supreme Court found that the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act's (BCRA) limitations on political advertising violated the First Amendment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202442-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202442-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed next week's U.S. Supreme Court case, [Baze v. Rees] concerning an Indiana law that requires a government-issued photo identification document in order to vote. Topics included the ramifications for other states if the Indiana law is upheld. After their presentations the panelists responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203325-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203325-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT The panel talked about the Roberts Court, focusing on cases that involved business interests, energy, and securities. Specific cases included [Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. v. Public Utility District No. 1] and [Stoneridge Investment Partners, LLC v. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.]. Following their remarks, they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281173-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281173-3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Maureen Groppe reported by telephone on the oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court that day on the Indiana voter identification law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203528-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203528-2 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203658-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203658-1 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT David Savage talked about the U.S. Supreme Court term beginning that day. He reviewed the major cases of the Supreme Court, including rights for Guantanamo Bay detainees, lethal injection, elections laws, gun control, and employee rights. He also talked about the various justices. Video clips were shown of the departures from the Red Mass the previous day, people waiting in line for the opening of the Court, and clips from the interview with Justice Clarence Thomas shown on "60 Minutes" the previous evening. Mr. Savage responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201191-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201191-3 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT