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Senate Judiciary Committee

Biden’s Judicial Legacy at Stake: A Closer Look at Challenges and Opportunities

As the possibility of a November 2024 election rematch between President Joe Biden and his Republican predecessor looms, the White…

Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld Suspends Attorney General Campaign, Seeks Re-election to West Virginia Senate

Decision to Stay in Senate: A Personal Journey After over seven months of active campaigning for the Republican nomination for…

Nominee for Oregon Federal District Court Faces Intense Scrutiny on Diversity and Inclusion

In a recent U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, the nominee for Oregon's next federal district court judge, U.S. Magistrate Judge…

Supreme Court Developing Electronic Filing System

Summary: The United States Supreme Court has announced that it will develop an electronic filing system, according to Chief Justice John…

Kagan Confirmation Approved by Judiciary Committee

Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan won approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday and her confirmation will now be put…

Elena Kagan Wrap-Up

In the wrap-up of the Elena Kagan hearings this week, the Wall Street Journal Law Blog summarized the reaction of…

Morning Roundup

Good morning! Today is Tuesday, June 29th. Here's a quick recap of yesterday's stories. The Elena Kagan hearings began... Haynes…

The Kagan Hearings Begin

As I write this, Senators on the judiciary committee are making their opening statements while Elena Kagan sits silently, more…

Dawn Johnsen Withdraws OLC Nomination

Score one for the Republicans. Dawn Johnsen announced Friday she is no longer under consideration to lead the Justice Department’s…

California D.A’s Say ‘No’ to Liu Nomination

The nomination of UC Berkeley law professor Goodwin Liu to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has drawn plenty…

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone! Today is Friday, March 5, and here's a quick look back at yesterday's news... O’Melveny & Myers…

Obama Nominee Dawn Johnsen Gains Committee Approval

Dawn Johnsen, President Obama’s selection to lead the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel, gained approval from the Senate Judiciary…