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The University of Michigan Law Library is compiling and updating an extensive online library of links to documents authored by and about Supreme Court Nominee John Roberts, Jr.
Today the Democratic National Committee sent a formal request (2 page letter, PDF) to the Solicitor General of the DOJ, requesting that the agency release all documents in its possession that were authored by Judge Roberts while an employee of the agency. The letter has 80,000 signatories. Related references to Judge Roberts
From the Washington Post (reg. req’d), Library Missing Roberts File Papers Lost After Lawyers’ Review, states that an undisclosed number of pages from the files of Justice Roberts’ work pertaining to affirmative action during the 1980s have gone missing after they were reviewed last month by White House and DOJ attorneys. See also: Related references …
Press release today from Sen. Patrick Leahy: “Specter, Leahy Announce SCOTUS Hearing Locations And Details… In order to give advance notice so that you can make your travel plans, the Judiciary Committee hearings on the nomination of Judge John G. Roberts, Jr. for the Supreme Court will begin on Tuesday, September 6th, at 1:30 P.M., …
From the Chicago Tribune, this article details how some Senate staffers are reviewing tens of thousands of pages of documents related to Judge Roberts’ record in preparation for what has become an increasingly contentious showdown leading up to his confirmation hearings.
From CDT: “A Federal Appeals Court on Thursday reversed a troubling ruling that prevented the Justice Department from prosecuting an e-mail service provider who allegedly intercepted and read his customers’ messages. In the case of United States v. Councilman, the full First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 5-2 to reverse the opinion of a three-judge …
Press release: Reagan Library to Open Additional Records Relating to Judge John Roberts See also Government Reports on Supreme Court Appointment Process
Press release from the National Archives: “Approximately 500 pages of material from five series of records from Record Group 60: Department of Justice have been processed for release. These records relate to Roberts tenure as Special Assistant to the Attorney General in 1981-82. The papers consist of notes, memoranda and other materials written by, or …
“Using the askSam Web Publisher, we’ve put the entire text of all 49 published opinions of Judge John G. Roberts on-line in a searchable database. You can search and browse through the information from your Web browser.” [Link] See also Judge Roberts’ Answers to Senate Judiciary Committee Questionnaire
Judge John G. Roberts’ responses to the Senate Judiciary Committee questionnaire comprise 83 pages, and are available in PDF (thanks Mike). The committee has yet to set a date for hearings on his confirmation, which are anticipated for September. Related reference: National Archives News – John G. Roberts: Department of Justice Record Group 60 has …
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing July 28, on Issues Related to MGM v. Grokster. Link to witness statements. Related links to Grokster case
Supreme Court Appointment Process: Roles of the President, Judiciary Committee, and Senate, updated July 6, 2005 (53 pages, PDF). Related documents:
