Sentences with phrase «justice of the supreme court who»

The five - member Committee comprises a Justice of the Supreme Court who is the Chairperson with two Justices of the Court of Appeal appointed by the Judicial Council and two other persons appointed on the advice of the Council of State, who are neither members of the Council of State, nor members of Parliament, nor lawyers.

The party raised concerns over the inclusion of Dr Nii Narku Quaynor, a renowned computer scientist, Chairman of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) Board of Directors, who's a known member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and His Lordship Justice VCRAC Crabbe, a former Justice of the Supreme Court who had earlier publicly stated that there was no need for a new voters register to be compiled.

The commission to appoint the next President is chaired by a non-lawyer member, Lord Kakkar, and comprises the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court who is not a candidate for the role, another senior UK judge (not a Supreme Court Justice), and representatives from the three independent judicial appointments boards across the UK.

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U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed support on Tuesday for Microsoft's bid to fend off class action claims by Xbox 360 owners who say the video game console gouges discs because of a design defect.

Of course, President Trump has accomplished some significant campaign promises, including appointing a Supreme Court justice who is well - regarded by Republicans and rolling back some of the onerous regulations of the Obama erOf course, President Trump has accomplished some significant campaign promises, including appointing a Supreme Court justice who is well - regarded by Republicans and rolling back some of the onerous regulations of the Obama erof the onerous regulations of the Obama erof the Obama era.

The Supreme Court allowed parts of Trump's ban to go into effect until it ultimately decides the case in October, but the justices said the ban does not apply to non-citizens who have formal relationships with people or entities in the U.S..

Justice Steven Barrett in Bronx Supreme Court handed the longest sentence of 6-1/2 years to Eliseo Perez, 49, who was an assistant chief for security at the time of the attack.

Also cited on the DOJ's explanation of the statute is a decision from former Supreme Court Chief Justice William Howard Taft, who wrote, «To conspire to defraud the United States means primarily to cheat the Government out of property or money.»

Then there is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Beverley McLachlin, who on several occasions has decried the rise in the number of Canadians» representing themselves in court because they can not afford the legal Court, Beverley McLachlin, who on several occasions has decried the rise in the number of Canadians» representing themselves in court because they can not afford the legal court because they can not afford the legal fees.

The groups are represented by former DOL solicitor Eugene Scalia (the son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia) who's a partner in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Washington office.

As to DOL's 60 - day deadline to respond, Scalia, who previously served as DOL's chief legal officer and is the son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, told ThinkAdvisor that «We expect to seek a means fairly promptly to be resolved in advance of the [April] compliance deadline.»

Last year, for example, the Justice Department filed an amicus brief for the Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court case in support of the Christian baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple.

Scalia, who previously served as DOL's chief legal officer and is the son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, agreed, stating that the DOL rule's impact «is nationwide, but it's very great in Texas.

The groups are represented by former DOL solicitor Eugene Scalia, who's now a partner in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's Washington office and the son of deceased Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

Let's hope that when the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the case on October 2, the Justices will side with regular working people like Hobson, not with the big bosses and corporations who want to use the fine print to rig the rules against the rest of us.

To try and re-elect an Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice who has proven in the past that he thinks his opinion is above the laws of the state and has already been removed from the office once for his actions is disgraceful.

By reading the Ninth Amendment as creating a general right to privacy, Black and Stewart suggested, the unelected justices of the Supreme Court had subst - ituted their own subjective notions of justice, liberty, and reasonableness for the wisdom and experience of the elected representatives in the Connecticut state legislature who were responsible for passing the birth control regulation.

So, be honest and tell us what perversion it is that you're holding at such high regard that you would trample the beliefs of the First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Jay, who was also President of the American Bible Socity, and Patrick Henry and George Washington, the two men who most led the American Revolution.

I knew about Judge Roy Moore, the now - removed chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court who waged and lost a stubborn fight to keep a Ten Commandments monument in his courthouse.

In the matter of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and the Washington Post, we stipulate that compassion be shown to Joan Biskupic, a Post writer who reported on Scalia's April 9 speech in Mississippi on religion and public life.

Baltimore (CNN)- Shortly after becoming the nation's 112th Supreme Court justice, Elena Kagan by tradition was presented with a silver cup, engraved with the names of those who preceded her in that particular seat.

As for my part, I am filing a complaint with the Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice and asking her and The Court to mark Tony Jones as a Vexatious Litigant in that state (he has to get judicial approval to sue); asking The Court to take action against Tony Jones» attorney's (M. Sue Wilson's) law license; and asking the Court to order an investigation into the family court judge who signed the Order (as it has been alleged that she is possibly the former law partner of M. Sue WiCourt Chief Justice and asking her and The Court to mark Tony Jones as a Vexatious Litigant in that state (he has to get judicial approval to sue); asking The Court to take action against Tony Jones» attorney's (M. Sue Wilson's) law license; and asking the Court to order an investigation into the family court judge who signed the Order (as it has been alleged that she is possibly the former law partner of M. Sue WiCourt to mark Tony Jones as a Vexatious Litigant in that state (he has to get judicial approval to sue); asking The Court to take action against Tony Jones» attorney's (M. Sue Wilson's) law license; and asking the Court to order an investigation into the family court judge who signed the Order (as it has been alleged that she is possibly the former law partner of M. Sue WiCourt to take action against Tony Jones» attorney's (M. Sue Wilson's) law license; and asking the Court to order an investigation into the family court judge who signed the Order (as it has been alleged that she is possibly the former law partner of M. Sue WiCourt to order an investigation into the family court judge who signed the Order (as it has been alleged that she is possibly the former law partner of M. Sue Wicourt judge who signed the Order (as it has been alleged that she is possibly the former law partner of M. Sue Wilson.

«I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life,» Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor

Liberals who are dismayed by the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch should cheer up.

It seems that the only people in America who aren't convinced of the president's status as our elected king are four, maybe five, justices on the Supreme Court.

«During the oral arguments last month before the Supreme Court, Justice Alito asked the Solicitor General (who was arguing that same - sex couples have a constitutional right to marry) if the Bob Jones University ruling would result in the loss of tax - exempt status of any religious school that opposed same - sex marriage.

Shortly after President Obama nominated Elena Kagan (who is Jewish) to replace Justice John Paul Stevens (who is Protestant) on the Supreme Court, I was quoted in Boston Globe, Beliefnet, and CNN stories, saying that her nomination represented one giant step away from the not - so - good - old - days of Protestant parochialism.

Although «secular humanism» is a term used most frequently by Protestant Fundamentalists, it was Justice Hugo Black» in delivering the opinion of the United States Supreme Court in a 1961 case, Torcaso v. Watkins» who distinguished between «religions based on a belief in the existence of God» and «religions founded on different beliefs,» such as «Buddhism, Taoism, Ethical Culture, Secular Humanism, and others.»

More than any Supreme Court justice, more even than any one of the framers, it is Lincoln who has shaped our understandings of the Constitution over the past one hundred fifty years.

The Northern Territory Government announced its floor pricing plans in late February after an alcohol review by former NT Supreme Court chief justice Trevor Riley who found the NT had one of the highest per capita rates of alcohol consumption in the world.

Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas (who has a weather - beaten fishing shack in Washington's Quillayute River wilderness) considers the big trout the «champion of champions» and talks raptly of his «first great jump, and the maddening race downstream in fast water.»

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died this week at age 79 and while many wanted to dissect the politics of the conservative who fought (for some, the good fight) against liberalism, others were more, or at least equally, interested in how he died (conspiracy theories aside)-- alone, doing what he loved, hunting, with his -LSB-...]

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died this week at age 79 and while many wanted to dissect the politics of the conservative who fought (for some, the good fight) against liberalism, others were more, or at least equally, interested in how he died (conspiracy theories aside)-- alone, doing what he loved, hunting, with his loved ones nowhere near.

Liz adds: (The fact that she led the change against US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as counsel of the Judicial Confirmation Network particularly worries some GOP chairs who don't want to alienate Hispanic voters — a very important voting bloc, particularly as the Senate majority hangs in the balance).

My interest in this whole issue comes from the fact that if our law courts especially the highest court in Ghana, Supreme Court that is supposed to be final place in the country to deliver justice to all manner of persons regardless of one's political affiliation, religious beliefs, ethnic background etc in a just and fair manner is now seen to be turning into a place where citizens of Ghana who may belong to certain political affiliations do not feel confident or have trust in their handling of critical national issues in view of some of these «partisan» pronouncements on the part of some justices, then where would we be heading towards as a coucourt in Ghana, Supreme Court that is supposed to be final place in the country to deliver justice to all manner of persons regardless of one's political affiliation, religious beliefs, ethnic background etc in a just and fair manner is now seen to be turning into a place where citizens of Ghana who may belong to certain political affiliations do not feel confident or have trust in their handling of critical national issues in view of some of these «partisan» pronouncements on the part of some justices, then where would we be heading towards as a couCourt that is supposed to be final place in the country to deliver justice to all manner of persons regardless of one's political affiliation, religious beliefs, ethnic background etc in a just and fair manner is now seen to be turning into a place where citizens of Ghana who may belong to certain political affiliations do not feel confident or have trust in their handling of critical national issues in view of some of these «partisan» pronouncements on the part of some justices, then where would we be heading towards as a country?

Since the Supreme Court has now prevented itself from acknowledging the question of whether Barack H. Obama is or is not an Article II «natural born citizen» based on the Kenyan / British citizenship of Barack Obama's father at the time of his birth (irrespective of whether Barack Obama is deemed a «citizen» born in Hawaii or otherwise) as a prerequisite to qualifying to serve as President of the United States under the Constitution — the Court having done so at least three times and counting, first before the Nov 4 general election and twice before the Dec 15 vote of the College of Electors — it would seem appropriate, if not necessary, for all Executive Branch departments and agencies to secure advance formal advice from the United States Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel as to how to respond to expected inquiries from federal employees who are pledged to «support and defend the Constitution of the United States» as to whether they are governed by laws, regulations, orders and directives issued under Mr. Obama during such periods that said employees, by the weight of existing legal authority and prior to a decision by the Supreme Court, believe in good faith that Mr. Obama is not an Article II «natural born citizen».

Since last Sunday, plenty of ink has already been spilled following the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, who had served on the United States Supreme Court since 1986.

As the end of the U.S. Supreme Court term approaches, rumors of retirement have ramped up around Justice Anthony Kennedy, a pivotal judge who often bridges a gap on the bench between conservatives and liberals.

Repealing the Second Amendment would be the best way to «weaken the NRA» and help the students who have protested around the country achieve their goal of sweeping gun control, retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens wrote in a NY Times OpEd.

A trial date of Oct. 15 has been set for G. Steven Pigeon, a former Erie County Democratic chairman and longtime political operative who faces bribery and corruption charges for allegedly trying to influence a State Supreme Court justice.

Robert McDonnell, who had vigorously asserted his innocence, said in his statement that he appreciated the Justice Department «applying the correct rule of law articulated by the Supreme Court» and «for doing justice for me, my family, my friends, my Commonwealth and its servants, and for all those involved in the democratic process.Justice Department «applying the correct rule of law articulated by the Supreme Court» and «for doing justice for me, my family, my friends, my Commonwealth and its servants, and for all those involved in the democratic process.justice for me, my family, my friends, my Commonwealth and its servants, and for all those involved in the democratic process.»

A state Supreme Court justice Tuesday upheld a felony - coercion charge against Giridhar Sekhar, of FA Technology Ventures, who allegedly sought to force a top aide to state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli to place a $ 25 million pension - fund investment with his firm.

Gerard Terry, who turned 64 on Tuesday, was immediately handcuffed by court officers after acting State Supreme Court Justice Christopher Quinn's ruling and led out of the Mineola courtcourt officers after acting State Supreme Court Justice Christopher Quinn's ruling and led out of the Mineola courtCourt Justice Christopher Quinn's ruling and led out of the Mineola courtroom.

Justice Abban who worked in Ghana's Lands Commission and further served at the Supreme Court of the Gambia shed tears during the inauguration of «Urgent call to Repentance» message.

Pigeon — who for decades has quietly assisted candidates, companies and sitting officials as they navigate the labyrinthine factions of Erie County politics — was arraigned the day after the judge, state Supreme Court Justice John Michalek, resigned from office and pleaded guilty to accepting bribes.

State Supreme Court Justice Philip Minardo of Staten Island, who is overseeing the Reform Party's lawsuit, required the mayor to be served no later than July 26.

The Assembly voted to close the LLC loophole in campaign finance laws, cap contributions by limited liability corporations at $ 5,000 and require them to identify the individuals who make the donations in the LLC's name, and limit lawmakers» outside income to 40 percent of the annual salary of state Supreme Court justices.

The lord chief justice allowed them to raise questions with supreme court justices, however, who will seek to establish whether the court is deprived of jurisdiction «by article nine of the Bill of Rights 1688 or the exclusive jurisdiction of parliament».

Specifically, those the NJC reinstated to the bench are Justice John Inyang Okoro of the Supreme Court, Justice Uwani Abba Aji of the Court of Appeal; Justice Hydiazira A. Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court; Justice A. F. A. Ademola of the Federal High Court who has been discharged and acquitted; Justice Musa H. Kurya of the Federal High Court; and Justice Agbadu James Fishim of National Industrial Court of Nigeria.

Former state Supreme Court and Appellate Division Justice Michael Kavanagh gave Faso his backing, calling the conservative reformer, «a public servant who shares my ideals and the ideals of the district where he has lived for more than three decades.