Are The Supreme Court Justices’ Opinions Emotionally Charged And Does It Matter?

Are The Supreme Court Justices’ Opinions Emotionally Charged And Does It Matter?

A Sunday morning article in the New York Times begins, “Last February, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. sent his eight Supreme Court colleagues a confidential memo that radiated frustration and certainty [referring to the D.C. Circuit’s decision in the Donald Trump immunity case].” The article continues describing Roberts’ Feb. 22nd memo to the justices,…

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Fiji coup leader George Speight released from prison after presidential pardon – JURIST

Fiji coup leader George Speight released from prison after presidential pardon – JURIST

Failed Fijian coup leader George Speight and six others were released from prison on Thursday after being granted a presidential pardon by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, who acted on the advice of Fiji’s Mercy Commission. The president approved Speight’s release after the Mercy Commission recommended a pardon based on his behavior in prison and the…

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