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CLAY JENKINSON: The Future In Context — Why We Don’t Trust Government

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Chief Justice John Roberts’ characterization of the leaking of the draft decision on abortion as a “singular and egregious breach” of trust puts a fine point on the tenor of our times. In March, Senate hearings that confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nation’s highest court in anticipation of shaping such decisions underscored the fact that, whatever the intentions of the …

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Anita Hill, a then 35-year-old Black woman and law professor, made history in 1991 when she testified before Congress about the sexual harassment she said she had experienced while working as an attorney-adviser to Clarence Thomas. He went on to be confirmed by a 52-48 vote on Oct. 15, 1991. (CQ Archive)
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CLAY JENKINSON: The Future In Context — Dangerous Trends On The U.S. Supreme Court

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This is second in a series in a historical look at the U.S. Supreme Court to coincide with nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation process, which continues this week before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Three dangerous trends appear to be jeopardizing the independence and credibility of the third branch of the federal government. Court decisions are increasingly falling out along what appear to be purely partisan lines. …

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