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In 2022, Professors Allison Orr Larsen and Neal Devins from William & Mary Law School published an article in the Virginia Law Review titled "Circuit Personalities." In the article, they examined and described how the appeals courts develop and adhere to different norms and traditions, and explain the broader implications of those different personalities in our judicial system. In this episode we speak with Professor Allison Orr Larsen, who is not only a professor of Law at William & Mary Law School, but also serves as the director of the Institute of Bill of Rights Law.
The National Constitution Center and the Federal Judicial Center present a three-part discussion exploring the evolution of judicial independence in America and its critical role in our democracy from the Founding to present day. This episode explores judicial independence and the federal courts in the 20th century and the major milestones that shaped the judiciary, including the crucial role of Chief Justice Taft and key Supreme Court rulings. Moderated by Jeffrey Rosen, this panel features a conversation with scholars Neal Devins and Allison Orr Larsen of William & Mary Law School, Marin Levy of Duke University School of Law. This program is presented in partnership with the Federal Judicial Center. Additional Resources Booth v. United States (1934) Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Fireside Chat No. 9: "On Court-Packing" Edwin Meese, Speech before the American Bar Association (1985) Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure Report of the Proceedings of the Federal Judicial Conference of the United States (1964) Amy Gardner and Matt DeLong, "Newt Gingrich's assault on 'activist judges' draws criticism, even from right," The Washington Post Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954) United States v. Nixon (1974) Bush v. Gore (2000) Michael Boyd, "Constitutional cases resulting from the 9/11 attacks," Constitution Daily blog Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States, Draft Final Report Neal Devins and Allison Orr Larsen, "Circuit Personalities," Virginia Law Review Stay Connected and Learn More Continue the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using @ConstitutionCtr. Sign up to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate, at bit.ly/constitutionweekly. Please subscribe to Live at the National Constitution Center and our companion podcast We the People on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.
Mary Ziegler, a Professor at UC Davis Law School, discusses the options to protect abortion rights now that the Supreme Court has wiped out the constitutional right to abortion. Neal Devins, a Professor at William & Mary Law School, discusses whether state supreme courts in Republican states are likely to protect abortion rights. June Grasso hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mary Ziegler, a Professor at UC Davis Law School, discusses the options to protect abortion rights now that the Supreme Court has wiped out the constitutional right to abortion.Neal Devins, a Professor at William & Mary Law School, discusses whether state supreme courts in Republican states are likely to protect abortion rights.June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Neal Devins, a professor at William & Mary Law School, discusses the Supreme Court lifting the Biden administration's eviction moratorium, ending protection for millions of people who have fallen behind on their rent during the pandemic. Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the Supreme Court ordering the Biden administration to reinstate the Trump administration's Remain in Mexico policy, which forced migrants to wait in Mexico while their asylum claims were processed. June Grasso hosts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Neal Devins, a professor at William & Mary Law School, discusses the Supreme Court lifting the Biden administration's eviction moratorium, ending protection for millions of people who have fallen behind on their rent during the pandemic. Leon Fresco, a partner at Holland & Knight, discusses the Supreme Court ordering the Biden administration to reinstate the Trump administration's Remain in Mexico policy, which forced migrants to wait in Mexico while their asylum claims were processed. June Grasso hosts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Neal Devins, a Professor at William & Mary Law School, discusses his study with Professor Allison Ore Larson, "Weaponizing En Banc," which shows a dramatic spike in partisan splits and partisan reversals when appeals courts sit en banc, since the Trump presidency. June Grasso hosts.
Neal Devins, a Professor at William & Mary Law School, discusses his study with Professor Allison Ore Larson, "Weaponizing En Banc," which shows a dramatic spike in partisan splits and partisan reversals when appeals courts sit en banc, since the Trump presidency. June Grasso hosts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Neal Devins, a professor at William & Mary Law School, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court agreeing to consider President Donald Trump’s bid to keep his financial and tax records secret, setting up a major constitutional and political showdown in the middle of next year’s election campaign. He speaks to Bloomberg’s June Grasso.
Neal Devins, a professor at William & Mary Law School, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court agreeing to consider President Donald Trump's bid to keep his financial and tax records secret, setting up a major constitutional and political showdown in the middle of next year's election campaign. He speaks to Bloomberg's June Grasso. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Host and KYW Newsradio community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the abortion rights. Neal Devins, a professor at William and Mary Law School, Yashira "Yaya" Marie Rivera, a reproductive justice and healthcare advocate and Christine Flowers, an attorney and conservative columnist and talk show host walk through the flames on this hot topic. The Flashpoint newsmaker of the week is the Philadelphia Reign, the city's first professional women's basketball team in 20 years Tamika A. Milburn, Owner and CEO of Playmakers Basketball Royalties and Jimmelle Melvin, Chief Marketing Officer discuss their community-based strategy and upcoming try-outs. Our changemaker of the week is Women Against Abuse. Katie Young-Wildes, Senior Communications Specialist with Women's Against Abuse, provides details on new measures to help male victims. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These days, many judges – from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on down – have felt the need to publicly defend the judiciary from attacks that judges make decisions based on political or personal biases. Judicial independence is a hot-button issue, and in this time of hyper partisanship, it seems that almost everyone has an opinion about it. Thankfully, William & Mary law professor Neal Devins, appeared on Court Talk to help shed light on this topic.
(Bloomberg) -- Willy Jay, a partner at Goodwin and former clerk for Antonin Scalia, and Neal Devins, professor of law and director of the William & Mary Institute of Bill of Rights Law, discuss Donald Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch to replace Antonin Scalia on the United States Supreme Court. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."
(Bloomberg) -- Willy Jay, a partner at Goodwin and former clerk for Antonin Scalia, and Neal Devins, professor of law and director of the William & Mary Institute of Bill of Rights Law, discuss Donald Trump's nomination of Neil Gorsuch to replace Antonin Scalia on the United States Supreme Court. They speak with June Grasso and Michael Best on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com