Campaigns · 119th Congress
Virginia Supreme Court clears way for redistricting referendum
It is the second time in as many months that the commonwealth Supreme Court has set aside a ruling from the same judge to let the referendum move forward.
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Congress · 119th Congress
Judge questions grand jury procedure in James Comey indictment
↵↵The admission came as Judge Michael Nachmanoff of the U.S.
Congress · 117th Congress
Former Capitol Police officer guilty of interference with Jan. 6 probe
Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia declared a mistrial on another, similar felony count after the jury deliberated for more than three days.
Congress · 117th Congress
Steve Bannon sentenced to prison on contempt of Congress charges
District Judge Carl Nichols allowed Bannon to be released pending a possible appeal of his conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress.
Congress · 117th Congress
Fortenberry to resign following conviction on charges tied to illegal contribution
District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.
Congress · 117th Congress
Question and answer phase begins for Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation hearing
“As a mother, as a judge who has had to deal with these cases, I was thinking that nothing could be further from the truth,” Jackson said.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden Supreme Court pick Jackson brings criminal justice experience to the bench
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson worked as a public defender and on a commission to make criminal sentences more fair before she was appointed to federal courts in Washington.
Congress · 117th Congress
Help wanted: Revived commission could spark criminal justice changes
But federal judges did not have any of the guidance that typically would ensure a new law is applied as evenly as possible nationwide, from courtroom to courtroom.
Congress · 117th Congress
Lawmakers want courts to keep expanded online accessibility prompted by pandemic
Usually watchers are limited to a few hundred who can fit inside the courtroom.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators will judge Trump as victims of mob’s attack
But the Senate is not a courtroom. Senators are not simply jurors. The ultimate question about Trump’s behavior is about politics and the Constitution, not guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Congress · 116th Congress
Illinois senators split on judge votes, exposing division
on constitutionally-protected reproductive health rights demonstrating extreme bias against women’s rights and science that undermines my confidence that they could serve as the fair and independent judge
Congress · 116th Congress
Capitol Police sex discrimination lawsuit proceeds with retaliation claim
District Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson denied the Capitol Police’s request to dismiss the retaliation claim on May 30, calling the allegation of retaliation “plausible.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Judge Justin Walker is a window into McConnell’s sway on federal courts
Walker contacted McConnell to express an interest in becoming a federal judge.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump-appointed judge playing defense on presidential powers
But she had no experience as a judge and little trial experience. Her legal writings promoted broad powers for the presidency.
Congress · 116th Congress
Courts ask Congress for coronavirus response funds
District Judge Claire V. Eagan, chairwoman of the Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference, told reporters Tuesday.
Congress · 116th Congress
Judge defends Congress in Roger Stone sentencing
A federal judge in Washington vigorously defended congressional power to investigate national security matters when giving Roger Stone a 40-month prison sentence Thursday, a punishment that “has to send
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 21
Schiff said the proposed rules were like a judge entering a courtroom and telling the jury that he has been talking to the defendant, and that he won’t allow the prosecution to call witnesses or enter
Congress · 116th Congress
Crimes required? Trump’s impeachment defense could set new standard
That could mean that an evidentiary argument awaits, but unlike in a normal courtroom it wouldn’t likely be the presiding judge — Chief Justice John G.
Congress · 116th Congress
Chief Justice leaves his friendly confines for Trump impeachment trial
They still conduct oral arguments and announce opinions in a courtroom without cameras or cell phones.
Congress · 116th Congress
Courtroom experience a commodity as Trump impeachment trial begins
The impending impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has boosted the profile of senators who have specific experience in their background: spending time in front of a judge.