The most popular programs for the Courts & Judicial Process Topic http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=428 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 07:51:38 GMT House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave her weekly legislative briefing to the press. In her remarks she welcomed health-care legislation released by Senate Finance Committee as a step forward. But she also drew distinction between it and House legislation, and reiterated her own preference for a public health insurance option. She also spoke about the hostile political climate, alluding to the assassination of San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone as she called for greater civility in public discourse. She also answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288988-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288988-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its third day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Committee members continued their initial round of questioning with each member allotted 30 minutes to question the nominee. In part 1 of 5, members focused on several issues including Judge Sotomayor's judicial temperament, her views of diversity and civil rights issues, the role of the judiciary in interpreting law, Second Amendment rulings of the Supreme Court, and her statements in speeches to various groups outside the courtroom. Both Senators Cornyn and Coburn pressed her on her views on abortion. Senator Whitehouse engaged her in discussions of judicial interpretation and the role of the jury, as well as cases involving search and seizure, particularly in instances where new technology enhances law enforcement capabilities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287723-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287723-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Constitutional law and national security scholars testified on the constitutionality of prosecuting Wikileaks founder Julian Assange under the 1917 Espionage Act. Among the topics addressed were the nature of journalism, the extent of constitutional protections of the press in protecting the divulgence of classified information, and the amount of information that is categorized as classified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297115-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297115-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Janet Napolitano testified at an oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security. Many questions focused on Secretary Napolitano's June 15th memo on deferring deportation for some illegal immigrants who fall under the Dream Act. Other topics covered were visa overstays and security leaks in Homeland Security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307135-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307135-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill on gun trafficking largely along party lines. The legislation would toughen penalties for those who buy guns for people who cannot legally own them. The Committee also began debate on an assault weapons ban bill offered by California Senator Dianne Feinstein. That measure was not expected to get any support from committee Republicans. Other measures scheduled for consideration included bills on background checks and school safety. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311364-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311364-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its third day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. Senators were allotted 30 minutes each in the second day of the first round of questioning. Part 1 contained questions by Senators Whitehouse, Klobuchar, Kaufman, and Franken. Senator Whitehouse addressed the role of the judge, judicial precedent, the ideologically-divided nature of the current Court, and findings of fact. Senator Klobuchar's questions covered judicial philosophy and the experiences Solicitor General Kagan would bring to the Court. Senator Kaufman asked about antitrust laws, results-oriented judging, punitive liabilities, and Justice Thurgood Marshall. Senator Franken focused on arbibration, and campaign finance and environmental law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-2 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Turley talked about his recent [Washington Post] piece looking at the issues of surveillance and privacy and U.S. citizens' loss of privacy protections. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303272-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303272-4 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Committee members spoke about the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court and their opposition or support for her confirmation. Following their statements committee members voted 13 to 6 to recommend confirmation by the Senate. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham was the only minority member to vote in favor of confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288082-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 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 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in [Drake v. Obama], a case questioning whether President Barack Obama was born in the United States and is eligible to serve as president. Wiley Drake, a former vice presidential candidate in 2008 and former presidential candidate Alan Keyes, are two of the lead plaintiffs challenging the validity of President Obama's birth certificate. A lower court dismissed this case ruling that the Court is not the proper place to challenge a president's election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299280-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Charles Grassley (R-IA) testified at a hearing on a government sting operation aimed at gun smugglers known as "Operation Fast and Furious." Senator Grassley was investigating the issue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300051-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300051-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate resumed debate over the confirmation of Samuel Alito as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. During periods of debate graphics were displayed showing published and publicly stated indications of expected votes on confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190899-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190899-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Holder talked about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights issues. He talked about the Obama administration's pro-equality successes including the Justice Department Civil Rights Division's work with local law enforcement on LGBT discrimination, and filing the first indictment under a federal hate crimes law. He also reminded the lawyers that much work needed to be done, and challenged them to use the current "momentum" to win equal rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307727-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Paul Broun (R-GA) talked about current threats to the U.S. as al-Qaeda regroups after the killing of Osama bin Laden. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299689-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299689-5 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sanford Levinson talked about the role of the Constitution in American culture, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Professor Levinson asserts that the Constitution is the country's civil religion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297189-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297189-6 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Kerry talked about the relationship between U.S. domestic policy challenges and its global influence. In his remarks Senator Kerry said he hoped the January 8, 2011, shooting in Tucson, Arizona of Representative Gabrielle Giffords and 19 others would change the tone in Congress on debates over energy, the deficit, infrastructure, and other issues. He also said partisan gridlock is hurting U.S. ability to compete in the global economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297434-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297434-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Committee members continued their second round of questioning with each member allotted 20 minutes to question the nominee. Part 1 consisted of questions from Senators Kyl, Feinstein, Graham, Klobuchar, Cornyn, and Specter. Questions focused on a variety of issues including the application of court precedent, judicial impartiality and the role of personal experience in decision-making, same-sex marriage, the definition of "fundamental" rights, and the separation of powers. Additionally, Senator Klobuchar focused on cases involving child pornography and sexual abuse of children, and Senator Specter urged Judge Sotomayor to encourage television coverage of Supreme Court proceedings. Questioning continues on part 2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Holder answered members' questions about Justice Department operations and other issues. Among the topics they addressed were efforts to combat terrorism, the attempted car bombing in Times Square, providing Miranda warnings to suspected terrorists, prisoner detention at Guantanamo Bay, and the Anew Arizona immigration law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293487-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293487-5 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justices Stephen Breyer and Antonin Scalia participated in a discussion on the constitutional theories of original intent and the Constitution as a living document. They also discussed the use of legislative history in judicial decisions. Mr. Duff moderated. "Original Intent and a Living Constitution -- A Discussion" was part of the 2010 Leon Silverman Lecture Series: The Supreme Court and Separation of Powers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292678-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 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 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the nomination of Judge Sotomayor to a position on the Supreme Court, reaction to North Korean nuclear tests, efforts to stimulate the U.S. economy, and same-sex marriage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286621-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mickey McCarter talked about ways the Department of Homeland Security attempts to provide airline security, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed screening machine technology, air marshals, and overall performance of the Transportation Security Administration. This was the first of a five-part series on select operations of the Department of Homeland Security. The product identification numbers for the other parts are 299557-6, 299570-5, 299571-5, and 299569-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299528-5 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the first of the four cases challenging the 2010 health care law. [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services v. Florida] examined the Anti-Injunction Act (AIA), a law that prohibited courts from striking down tax laws before they take effect. Attorney Robert Long was appointed by the Court to argue that the AIA applied in this case, as none of the parties to the case was arguing that the AIA barred the Court from reviewing the challenges. The Court heard a total of 6 hours of argument over March 26, 27, and 28, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305055-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305055-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Justices Breyer and Scalia testified about the Administrative Conference of the United States, which provides administrative support for the federal judicial system. They both talked about their experiences working on the Administrative Conference of the United States before serving on the Supreme Court. The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is an independent federal agency and advisory committee chartered for the purpose of ensuring the fair and efficient administration of various federal agencies. The ACUS studies administrative processes and recommends improvements in the procedures by administrative agencies. ACUS does not have the power to make its recommendations law or to enforce them once they are enacted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293621-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293621-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the constitutionality of the 2010 health care law. The hearing took place two days after U.S. District Court judge Roger Vinson ruled the law was unconstitutional. It was the fourth federal district court to rule on the constitutionality of the law, with two courts upholding the law, and two courts finding parts or all of it unconstitutional. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297803-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297803-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a memorial service for victims of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona, in which Representative Gabrielle Giffords and 13 others were wounded and six people were killed on January 8, 2011. At the start of the event he praised the heroism of those involved in the response to the shooting, and then eulogized the dead and expressed sympathy for the injured. He also said that Representative Giffords had opened her eyes, and expressed thanks for all the attention given to the situation. President Obama then made a call on all citizens to engage in more civil discourse and unite in non-partisan common causes. President Obama's remarks were interrupted several times by applause. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297455-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297455-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Goldstein talked about potential Supreme Court nominees, their strengths and weaknesses, and some of the characteristics President Obama would be looking for in a nominee. He reacted to a video clip from May 1, 2009, of President Obama announcing Justice Souder's retirement and the qualities he would look for in a replacement. Mr. Goldstein talked about the significance of the appointment, the issues that the new justice might face, and the confirmation process. Possible nominees discussed included Second Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor (shown in a video clip from December 9, 2008), Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Diane Wood (shown in video clips from October 16, 2008, and July 29, 2005), U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan (shown in a video clip from February 9, 2009), Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm (shown in a video clip from February 2, 2009), and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano (shown in a video clip from January 17, 2009). Thomas Goldstein is co-head of Akin Gump's firm wide litigation and Supreme Court practice. He has argued 21 cases before the Supreme Court. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Goldstein teaches Supreme Court Litigation at both Stanford and Harvard Law Schools. Since 2003, Mr. Goldstein has been principally responsible for SCOTUSblog. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286536-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4374-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4374-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT A panel of three federal judges heard arguments in the [Perry v. Schwarzenegger], the Proposition 8 (or the California Marriage Protection Act) case. The 9th Circuit heard an appeal of an August ruling by U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker, who presided over a trial that found the ban on same-sex marriage to be unconstitutional. The first hour of the hearing lawyers addressed issues of legal authority, or standing. The second hour addressed the merits of the appeal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296911-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder testified on the government's gun smuggling sting "Fast and Furious" operation." The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ran the operation between 2009 and 2010 with the goal of bringing arms smuggling charges against Mexican drug cartel members. In the process, hundreds of firearms were allowed the cross the border, and later found at various crime scenes in the U.S. and Mexico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303082-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303082-2 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Orin Kerr talked about the Supreme Court case [Kentucky v. King], The case tests the strength of the 4th Amendment in only allowing police to enter a person's home after showing grounds that a crime is underway. Professor Orr also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297527-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297527-5 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Sentencing Commission held a public meeting on lowering crack cocaine sentencing guidelines. The commission voted in favor of the change. Members voted, unanimously to retroactively modify sentences pertaining to federal drug offenses, including reduction in term of imprisonment as a result of the amended guideline range recently adopted by Congress. Additionally, commissioners voted on provisions of the Fair Sentencing Act, which recently reduced the disparities in penalties between powder and crack cocaine, for some prisoners already serving time for crack cocaine offenses http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300289-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300289-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. Committee members continued their second round of questioning with each member allotted 20 minutes to question the nominee. They also conducted a third round of 10 minute questioning for some members. Questions focused on a variety of topics including abortion, whether the right to bear arms was a "fundamental" right, and military law. This part completed the questioning of Judge Sotomayor. Subsequent parts consisted of panels representing both support and opposition for the nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287762-101 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Chief Justice John Roberts spoke about the history, meaning, and provisions of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the operation of government within the parameters set forth in the U.S. Constitution. Video footage highlighted the operation of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government by providing footage of several recent events and activities such as presidential inaugurals, impeachment proceedings, legislative events, and Supreme Court oral arguments. Chief Justice Roberts also talked about ways in which the Constitution had been interpreted and its function as a working document. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194055-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194055-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Deputy Secretary of State Jim Steinberg and Deputy Attorney General David Ogden held a news conference to announce the U.S.-Mexico Border Security Policy. They spoke to reporters and answered questions about plans to send about 500 more agents and equipment to the nation's southwestern border and Mexico to fight Mexican drug cartels and keep violence from spilling over into the United States. Secretary Napolitano said officials were still considering whether to deploy the National Guard to the Arizona and Texas borders with Mexico, which the governors had requested. She also acknowledged that greater efforts were needed within the U.S. to combat the drug trade. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284798-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284798-4 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the second of the four cases challenging the 2010 health care law law. The case, [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services v. Florida], focused on the constitutionality of the individual mandate provision of the Affordable Care Act which required that citizens purchase health care coverage by 2014 or face a financial penalty. The Court heard a total of 6 hours of argument over March 26, 27, and 28, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305077-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305077-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT In the first day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter, members and the nominee presented opening statements. Members focused on Judge Sotomayor's experience as a trial lawyer and federal judge, as well as her judicial temperament and philosophy. They also outlined several areas that would be a focus of questioning including her statements about race and ethnicity. Part 1 of the hearing includes opening statements by Senators Leahy, Sessions, Kohl, Hatch, Feinstein, Grassley, Feingold, Kyl, Schumer, Graham, and Cardin. Opening statements continue on subsequent program parts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287672-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287672-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Charles Grassley, speaking by phone from Grand Rapids, Iowa, reacted to President Obama's nomination of Judge onia Sotomayer to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286613-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286613-3 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its third day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. In the second round of questioning, senators were allotted 20 minutes each. Part 4 consisted of questions from Senators Whitehouse, Coburn, Klobuchar, and Franken. Question topics included judicial philosophy, the Commerce Clause, gun rights, Solicitor General Kagan's work in the Clinton administration, gender disparities, and antitrust law. In the third round of questions, Senators Sessions, Grassley, and Coburn focused on Judge Miguel Estrada (whose Court of Appeals nomination was filibustered in 2003 by Senate Democrats to prevent a final confirmation vote), military recruiting at Harvard Law, foreign law, same-sex marriage, original intent, and abortion law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-5 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Advocates for and against stricter gun-control laws testified at a hearing on gun violence prevention. The hearing was held in part in reaction to the December 2012 elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head by a gunman at a 2011 event in her district, gave a brief statement at the opening of the hearing, urging Congress to come to a solution to prevent gun violence. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310644-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310644-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Attorney General Eric Holder gave the keynote address at the inaugural Faith Leaders Summit on Voting Rights. He talked Justice Department's efforts to enforce voting rights in reaction to state laws enacted since 2010 on issues such as voter identification requirements, registration, and redistricting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306313-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306313-2 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Leahy spoke about Senate delays in considering the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals. In his remarks he alleged that Republicans were holding the nomination for fear that President Clinton would later appoint her to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107445-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107445-101 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Unedited footage from Sing Sing prison was shown. Some of the language may be offensive to some viewers. French aristocrat Alexis de Tocqueville wrote a report on the American prison system during his visit to North America in the 1830s. The first prison they saw was Sing Sing prison located on the banks of the Hudson River. Mr. Kehn is the historian of Sing Sing Prison. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/90529-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its second day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. In the first round of questioning, senators were allotted 30 minutes each. Part 1 contained questions by Senators Leahy, Sessions, Kohl, Hatch, and Feinstein. Senator Leahy asked Solicitor General Kagan to talk about the impact of her parents on her life, followed by questions on recusal decisions, gun control, and military recruiters on campus. Senator Sessions focused on constitutional principles and her decision to ban military recruiters from Harvard University during her tenure as dean of the Law School because of the Pentagon's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Senator Kohl's questions covered televising Supreme Court proceedings, constitutional interpretation, the confirmation process, and antitrust law. Senator Hatch asked the nominee about the First Amendment and campaign finance in relation to [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. Senator Feinstein focused on abortion law, executive power, and treatment of enemy combatants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294264-2 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) campaign finance and efforts by Democrats to pass the DISCLOSE Act. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the ongoing debate regarding the "fiscal cliff," referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307227-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307227-3 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former constitutional rights lawyer Glenn Greenwald contends that the United States has a two-tiered judicial system, one for the "haves" and one for the "have-nots." Mr. Greenwald presents his argument by tracing the evolution of judicial inequality, from President Richard Nixon's pardon for the Watergate scandal to what the author deems were economic and political crimes committed during the George W. Bush administration. The author posits that both political parties and the media are culpable for creating an unequal judicial system. Glenn Greenwald presented his thoughts in conversation with political activist Noam Chomsky. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a special event of the Harvard Book Store, held at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304241-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304241-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Cornyn talked about his views on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. He has stated that he will not say how he intends to vote on Judge Sotomayor until the confirmation hearing is over. Senator Cornyn also responded to telephone calls and electronic correspondence. C-SPAN's Peter Slen read newspaper headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287759-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287759-3 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to reporters and answered questions in his first formal news conference since his re-election. Among the topics addressed were the resignation of General David Petraeus as CIA director, demographics of the American electorate, the state of the economy, budget negotiations and efforts to avoid the economic "fiscal cliff" in January 2013, potential cabinet appointments, and his agenda for a second term. He also strongly defended United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice against criticisms of her response to terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya and said he would not hesitate to nominate her as secretary of state if she was the most qualified candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309441-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309441-1 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Judiciary Committee held its third day of hearings on the appointment of Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens. Committee members began a second round of questioning with each member allotted 20 minutes to question the nominee. Part 2 consisted of questions from Senators Sessions, Hatch, Feinstein, Grassley, and Specter. Questions focused on the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, the Commerce Clause, campaign finance, abortion law, property rights, gun control, and same-sex marriage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294265-3 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 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 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT