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Structure of the Court System: Crash Course Government and Politics #19

In which Craig Benzine talks about the structure of the U.S. court system and how exactly it manages to keep things moving smoothly. You'll learn about trial courts, district courts, appeals courts, circuit courts, state supreme courts, and of course the one at the top - the U.S. Supreme Court. It’s all quite a bit to manage with ...
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· Jan 1, 2009
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How Does The US Court System Work?

Ever wondered what all the different courts in the U.S. justice system do? Wonder no longer. AJ+ breaks down the roles of the different courts and how they function within the wider justice system. Subscribe for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3Nm3T-XAgVhKH9jT0ViRg?sub_confirmation=1 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com ...
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· May 15, 2015
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The federal court system, explained

There's only one Supreme Court, but the U.S. system of judges spans far greater than that. Learn more about this story at www.newsy.com/80881/ Find more videos like this at www.newsy.com Follow Newsy on Facebook: www.facebook.com/newsyvideos Follow Newsy on Twitter: www.twitter.com/newsy
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· Jan 1, 2009
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Dual Court System in the United States | American Government

Summarize videos instantly with our Course Assistant plugin, and enjoy AI-generated quizzes: https://bit.ly/ch-ai-asst Learn all about the dual court system in the United States in just a few minutes! Scot Schraufnagel, chair and professor of political science at Northern Illinois University, walks through the system of federal and state courts ...
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· Feb 15, 2019
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Webinar | The American Court System

Between the two court systems (federal and state), the levels of courts within each system (trial and appellate), and the odd terminology (amicus curiae brief) it is difficult to understand how the American court system works. This session will cover the basics of how a case proceeds through the courts. You'll learn: --Why some cases are ...
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· Mar 23, 2018
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Legal System Basics: Crash Course Government and Politics #18

This week Craig Benzine takes a first look at the judicial branch. It's pretty easy to forget that the courts, and the laws that come out of them, affect our lives on a daily basis. But how exactly these decisions are made and where each law's jurisdiction starts and ends can get pretty complicated. So complicated in fact that you may want to ...
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· May 30, 2015
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U.S. District Court System

Ralph Mecham, Director Administrative Office, United States Courts, spoke about the structure of the U.S. District Court system. Following that brief interview, Mr. Brieant spoke about the Southern District of New York. He discussed how it operates and what its role is in the federal judicial system. He mentioned that understaffing was ...
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· Apr 15, 1992
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Jury Service Overview

This video is an overview of jury service and what to expect if called for jury duty. • Find jury service resources: https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/jury-service/learn-about-jury-service • Sign up for U.S. Courts email updates: http://www.uscourts.gov/email-updates • Follow @USCourts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/uscourts ...
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· May 2, 2017
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Knowledge Seminar: An Inside Look at Federal Appellate Courts

In this Knowledge Seminar, we examine U.S. Courts of Appeals. Learn about processes, court culture, and landmark cases. Panelists include: Circuit Judge Roger Gregory, U.S. Court of Appeals-Fourth Circuit; Circuit Judge N. Randy Smith, U.S. Court of Appeals-Ninth Circuit; Margaret "Peggy" Carter, Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals-First Circuit; and ...
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· May 18, 2016
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Pa. Supreme Court Picks New Map of State's 17 Congressional Districts

Pennsylvania’s highest court broke a partisan deadlock Wednesday over a new map of congressional districts by selecting boundaries that broadly adhere to the outlines of current districts, even as the state loses one seat because of sluggish population growth. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has the details.
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· Feb 24, 2022
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Why the US Supreme Court made this map illegal

And it could swing the 2024 elections. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In 2013, a divided Supreme Court gutted one of the major pillars of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. In the 10 years since then, the court has moved even farther to the right. So when the Voting Rights Act came before ...
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· Jun 15, 2023
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Pa. Supreme Court Picks New Map Of U.S. House Districts

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has broken a partisan deadlock over a new map of congressional districts for the state.
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· Feb 23, 2022
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What is judicial review?

CNN's Danny Cevallos explains the process in which the US court system is able to overturn laws and executive orders implemented by Congress and the President.
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· Mar 3, 2017
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Supreme Court upholds Louisiana voting map with new majority-Black district

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Louisiana can use a newly-drawn House map that includes a second district with a majority of Black voters. The decision comes after a lower court recently called the map unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. CBS News 24/7 is the premier ...
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· May 15, 2024
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Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances: Crash Course Government and Politics #3

In which Craig Benzine teaches you about the US Governments Separation of powers and the system of checks and balances. In theory, the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Brach are designed to keep each other in check and to keep any branch from becoming too powerful. In reality, the system was designed to keep the ...
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· Jan 1, 2009
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Court Shorts: Separation of Powers

Federal judges offer insights into their thinking about the separation of powers and describe how healthy tensions among the branches have a stabilizing effect on democracy. The judges also share their respect for and commitment to this founding principle, which has an impact on everyday American life. The video is for teens through adults who ...
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· Dec 13, 2018
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How a case gets to the US Supreme Court

The only way is by surviving "the rule of four". Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com to get up to speed on everything from Kurdistan to the Kim Kardashian app. Most often, the ...
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· Mar 28, 2017
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What’s So Important About Circuit Courts?

When we talk about the judicial system, the Supreme Court gets all of the attention. But the Trump administration has been quietly pushing through dozens of Circuit Court judges, many of whom are extremely conservative and some that have even been rated as “Unqualified” by the American Bar Association. So who are these judges and what’s ...
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· Mar 13, 2020
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Why Texas judges have so much power right now

Why is Texas so good at changing policy for the whole US? Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO In April 2021, Texas sued the US government over immigration policy. But they didn’t sue in Texas’s state capital; or in Washington, DC; or in any of the five federal courthouses along Texas ...
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· May 11, 2023
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#LIVE: Wisconsin Supreme Court hears arguments in election maps case

#LIVE NOW: The Wisconsin Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case challenging the state's current electoral district maps. Get more background on the case here: https://www.channel3000.com/news/wisconsin-supreme-court-hearing-arguments-on-redistricting-that-could-result-in-new-maps-for-2024/article_b54ca005-e199-5ac5-b591-ab36b78f6fde.html
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· Nov 22, 2023
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Here's how redistricting could impact the future of the US Congress

Attorneys representing the NAACP and the state on Tuesday made arguments for and against the Legislature's plan to redraw several House and Senate districts.
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· 27 days ago
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Supreme Court backs voting rights law, tosses Alabama congressional map

The justices threw out Republican-drawn congressional districts that a lower court said discriminated against Black voters.
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· Jun 8, 2023
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How congressional map fights may impact 2024

In a dozen states, congressional maps drawn after the 2020 Census have been challenged under federal voting rights law and the U.S. Constitution.
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· Dec 26, 2023
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North Carolina has new maps for the 2024 elections. What they change and who may run

Here are the final maps for the 2024 elections for the legislature and Congress. What may change in new districts.
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· Oct 25, 2023
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Pathways to the Bench: U.S. District Court Judge Julie A. Robinson

U.S. District Court Judge Julie A. Robinson's journey to the federal bench in Topeka, KS, started when, at the age of five, she decided to become a lawyer. She credits her success to her father's faith in her and the fact that her mentors set high standards and demanded the best from her. Judge Robinson tells young people: "You never can dream ...
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· Mar 13, 2014
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Court Shorts: Jury Service

Why is jury service important? What is the role of the jury? Jury service is the most direct way of participating in our democracy. In this video, students question federal judges from across the country on the basics of jury service. Find resources on Jury Service: https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/jury-service • Sign up for U.S ...
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· Aug 7, 2014
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An Overview of the U.S. Courts System - United States Department of State

NEW YORK FOREIGN PRESS CENTER, 799 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA, 10TH FLOOR MODERATOR: Welcome to the New York Foreign Press Center. My name is Najlaa Abdus-Samad. I will moderate today’s briefing. A special welcome to Foreign Press Center members here in the room with us and to member journalists online in Washington, D.C. and across the […]
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· Feb 5, 2025
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NYS legislature reveals newest Congressional district map

A new congressional district map has been revealed by the New York State Legislature.
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· Feb 27, 2024
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Magistrate Judges: Serving the Judiciary and the Public

Throughout October, the Judiciary has celebrated the 50th anniversary of the creation of the magistrate judge system. This short video explains the tremendous impact that magistrate judges have had on the federal Judiciary in the last half century. In 1968, in response to increasing demands on the Judiciary, Congress passed the Federal ...
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· Oct 29, 2018
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Supreme Court hears Louisiana redistricting case

A redistricting battle over Louisiana's congressional map has spanned years and been before the Supreme Court twice already.
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· Mar 22, 2025
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Democrats to introduce bill to expand Supreme Court from 9 to 13 justices

President Joe Biden announced the formation of a commission last week to study the court's structure, including the number of justices and their length of service.
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· Apr 15, 2021
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Federal Judiciary Careers: Probation and Pretrial Services

Federal offices of Probation and Pretrial Services assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety. They work on the frontlines of federal offender supervision. Learn more about working for the federal Judiciary at http://www.uscourts.gov/careers Find resources on Probation and Pretrial Services: https://www.uscourts.gov ...
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· May 3, 2010
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New Alabama Courthouse Improves Security, Public Access, and Technology

A new federal courthouse has been formally unveiled in Mobile, Alabama, featuring improved safety and access for the public and improvements in information technology. The new home to the Southern District of Alabama is located next door to the John A. Campbell U.S. Courthouse, which is more than 80 years old. As shown in this video, Chief ...
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· Oct 11, 2018
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Knowledge Seminar: Magistrate Judges-Integral to the Judiciary

Magistrate judges play an important role in the judicial process, helping district judges in criminal and civil matters by handling complaints, issuing search warrants, holding preliminary hearings, and much more. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Federal Magistrates Act, a distinguished panel of judges discussed the work of ...
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· May 23, 2018
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Magistrate Judges: The Merit Selection Process

Learn what it takes to qualify as a federal magistrate judge and about the selection process. Current and former magistrate judges and selection panel members describe the composition of a selection panel and the guidance its members will receive from the federal Judiciary, along with important issues that the panel should consider. • Sign up ...
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· Jun 5, 2019
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The creation of the U.S. Supreme Court

A 1789 law established the Supreme Court, and while it's been amended, the basic outline of the federal court system has largely survived. Learn more about this story at https://www.newsy.com/93856/ Find more videos like this at https://www.newsy.com Follow Newsy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newsyvideos Follow Newsy on Twitter: https ...
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· Sep 18, 2019
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Hearing On U.S Judiciary LIVE | LIVE : House Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Hearing On Federal Courts

President Donald Trump is getting help from some powerful Republican allies this week in Congress as he chafes at court rulings restricting his early actions on everything from immigration to shuttering federal agencies and mass firings of workers. On Wednesday, the House will vote on a bill from Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., that would restrict ...
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· Apr 3, 2025
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Where Manhattan’s grid plan came from

Manhattan is famous for its grid — so famous that people take pictures of the way the sun shines through it. But the origin of that grid wasn’t always certain — and not everybody is a fan. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab In this episode of Vox Almanac’s Road Trip edition, Phil Edwards explores the history of the New ...
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· Aug 2, 2019
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What to know about the backgrounds of all 9 U.S. Supreme Court justices

All 9 members of the U.S. Supreme Court are lawyers who once held many other positions, from prosecutor to private counsel to judge. Who are they?
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· Jul 7, 2024
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Career opportunities in the United States Courts

The U.S. Courts offer a range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities nationwide. Learn more about working for the federal Judiciary at http://www.uscourts.gov/careers • Sign up for U.S. Courts email updates: http://www.uscourts.gov/email-updates • Follow @USCourts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/uscourts • Follow U.S. Courts on ...
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· Dec 6, 2017
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Introduction to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Part 2 (2012)

Overview of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
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· Feb 13, 2013
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U.S Supreme Court Explained | What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court? Judicial Branch Explained

What is the role of the U.S. Supreme Court? What is the the U.S. Supreme Court? Judicial Branch Explained In this video we look at the role of the United States Supreme Court. First, we look at the history behind the creation of the Supreme Court during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Then we look at how it has evolved over time. Then we ...
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· Oct 5, 2020
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US court throws out new Louisiana Congressional map with 2nd majority-Black district

A panel of three federal judges agreed to throw out the new Louisiana Congressional district map adopted by the Legislature earlier this year.
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· May 1, 2024
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Page of History: The Evolution of Federal Court

Federal Judicial Center Page of History: The Evolution of Federal Court AVA21128VNB1, 2001 This program highlights the turning points in the development of federal judicial administration. Narrated by Russell Wheeler, deputy director of the Federal Judicial Center, the overview covers the Judiciary Act of 1789 through the creation of the Judiciary.
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· Jun 5, 2009
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SCOTUS hears case on Louisiana congressional maps

States must balance complying with a civil rights law that protects the voting power of a racial minority while not discriminating against other voters.
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· Mar 23, 2025
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Federal Jurisdiction (Part 2)

Federal Judicial Center. Federal Jurisdiction (Part 2). June 16, 1993. Videotaped presentation to newly appointed district judges on federal subject-matter jurisdiction. Provides a detailed discussion of the four types of federal jurisdiction: federal question, diversity, removal, and supplemental.
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· Dec 2, 2009
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Opinion: What to know about the 69 Arizona judges on the 2024 ballot

It's not easy to decide which judges to retain, especially if you've never spent time in their courtroom. Here's a guide on what to look for.
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· Oct 7, 2024
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Judges challenge President Donald Trump's Executive Orders and Elon Musk's authority.

District Judges across the United States are challenging rulings made by President Donald Trump. --------------------------------------------------------------------- STAY CONNECTED AND STAY AHEAD WITH FOX 5 DC Subscribe to FOX 5 DC on YouTube » https://youtube.com/channel/fox5dc?sub_confirmation=1 Read the latest local and national news on ...
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· Feb 15, 2025
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State Supreme Court to decide whether to throw out state's legislative maps

The state elections commission has said maps must be in place by March 15 if the new districts are to be in play for the 2024 elections. Subscribe to WISN on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1emE5YX Get more Milwaukee news: http://www.wisn.com Like us: http://www.facebook.com/wisn12 Follow us: http://twitter.com/WISN12News Instagram: https ...
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· Nov 22, 2023
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'I Can't Believe You Have Been Nominated!': Hawley Goes Nuclear On Nom Over Writings About Gender

At today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) grilled Noel Wise, nominee to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus ...
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· Jul 10, 2024