Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Thursday encouraged Supreme Court justices flirting with retirement to immediately step down, saying he would like to push through a nominee before the midterm elections. “I just hope that if there is going to be a nominee, I hope it’s now or within two or three weeks, because we’ve got to get this done before the election,“ he told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. “So my message to any one of the nine Supreme Court justices, if you’re thinking about quitting this year, do it yesterday.“Story Continued Below Grassley's blunt talk came as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is racing to fill a range of judicial vacancies with conservatives as a hedge against the chance that Republicans lose the Senate in November. So far, one of President Donald Trump's signature domestic achievements has been the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch in April of last year. But Republicans … [Read more...] about Grassley tries to nudge Supreme Court justices into early retirement
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Indiana Supreme Court denies request to revise its Lake Michigan beach ownership ruling
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Supreme Court will not alter its landmark decision that Lake Michigan's shoreline is open to all, and adjacent property owners cannot exercise exclusive control of the beach between their homes and the water.On Wednesday, the state's high court denied a request for rehearing submitted by attorneys for Don and Bobbie Gunderson of Long Beach.They had argued that the justices needlessly waded into property title issues when the court decided Feb. 14 that Hoosiers are guaranteed access to the lake and its beaches that are below the ordinary high-water mark, or roughly the spot where beach becomes land.The Gundersons recommended in their rehearing petition that the court show "judicial restraint" and revise its decision to allow private ownership to the water's edge, contingent upon maintaining public access.In a one-sentence order, signed by Chief Justice Loretta Rush, the justices did not explain why the Gunderson petition for rehearing was rejected.That … [Read more...] about Indiana Supreme Court denies request to revise its Lake Michigan beach ownership ruling
Suit filed by several states, including Arkansas, could speed DACA’s path to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — Three judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue a program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. Now, a lawsuit filed last week in Texas seeks to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and may create a legal clash that could speed the issue's path to the Supreme Court. President Donald Trump's decision in September to phase out the Obama-era program, called DACA, resulted in protests and a failed congressional effort to salvage it. Experts say it's a matter of when, not if, the Supreme Court will rule on the program. It could be the second opportunity for the high court to weigh in on a high-profile decision of the president's, with a ruling on Trump's travel ban expected before the end of June. Josh Blackman, a professor at South Texas College of Law Houston, said the Texas lawsuit filed May 1 tees up "a fast pass to the Supreme Court." If Texas and six other states persuade a judge to issue … [Read more...] about Suit filed by several states, including Arkansas, could speed DACA’s path to Supreme Court
Texas suit could speed DACA’s path to Supreme Court
Jessica Gresko, Associated Press Updated 3:48 am, Thursday, May 10, 2018 Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2018, file photo, immigration advocates hold a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington. Three judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue a program that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. Now, a lawsuit filed last week in Texas seeks to shut down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and may create a legal clash that could speed the issue’s path to the Supreme Court. less FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2018, file photo, immigration advocates hold a rally on Capitol Hill in Washington. Three judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue a program that has shielded hundreds of ... more Photo: Andrew Harnik, AP … [Read more...] about Texas suit could speed DACA’s path to Supreme Court
12 applicants vie for Supreme Court associate justice post, says judicial council
THE Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) received 12 applications for the position of Supreme Court associate justice, which will become vacant when Presbitero Velasco Jr. retires on August 8. In a statement, the JBC identified the applicants as: Court of Appeals Justices Jose Reyes, Rosmari Declaro Carandang, Ramon Bato, Ramon Hernando, Ramon Garcia, Oscar Badelles, Manuel Barrios, Apolinario Bruselas and Amy Lazaro-Javier; Supreme Court Administrator Midas Marquez; Regional Trial Court Judge Carlos Espero of Davao City; and former Ateneo College of Law Dean Cesar Villanueva. The last day of application was on May 2. Aside from Velasco, also expected to retire in October is Justice Teresita Leonardo-De Castro. JOMAR CANLAS … [Read more...] about 12 applicants vie for Supreme Court associate justice post, says judicial council