Sentences with phrase «called judicial activism»

The CanWest News Service article entitled Funding for minority groups to challenge federal laws under review reports that the program, first set up under former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, «has been the target of harsh criticism from social conservatives and critics of so - called judicial activism, who assert the initiative is a slush - fund for left - leaning groups to circumvent the will of elected legislators by challenging them in court».

Many will deplore so - called judicial activism and the legalization of politics.

Not exact matches

A politics of reason gave way to a politics of emotion and flirted with the politics of irrationality; the claims of moral reason were displaced by moralism; the notion that all men and women were called to live lives of responsibility was displaced by the notion that some people were, by reason of birth, victims; patriotism became suspect, to be replaced by a vague internationalism; democratic persuasion was displaced by judicial activism.

Actually, the Heritage people, with good reason, are calling for more judicial activism or, maybe to be more precise, judicial assertiveness.

«Jim D * ke, a Republican consultant based in South Carolina and an adviser to Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, called the nomination «an opportunity for the minority party to represent a majority of Americans who oppose judicial activism» but added that Republican would do well to wait until a nominee is chosen «before passing judgment lest they lose credibility with the American people.»

Michael Steele, called the nomination «an opportunity for the minority party to represent a majority of Americans who oppose judicial activism» but added that Republican would do well to wait until a nominee is chosen «before passing judgment lest they lose credibility with the American people.»

Jim Dyke, a Republican consultant based in South Carolina and an adviser to Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, called the nomination «an opportunity for the minority party to represent a majority of Americans who oppose judicial activism» but added that Republican would do well to wait until a nominee is chosen «before passing judgment lest they lose credibility with the American people.»

The problems raised by judges in these remedial proceedings call for thoughtful responses and nuanced solutions, rather than the cavalier rejection of «judicial activism» that Hanushek and Lindseth and other opponents of adequacy articulate.

In a state known for judicial activism, and with the trial judge calling for more money for schools, the high court's February 15 ruling was rather stunning.

Supporters of phasing out tenure called the ruling «judicial activism.»

Moreover, the Persons Case itself presents a good case study in social justice, one on which critics of so - called «judicial activism» should reflect.

Nobody expected the controversy to result in calls for the resignation of McLachlin, with critics citing bias and judicial activism.

The North American Chamber of Commerce immediately blasted the decision, calling it the «most blatant example of judicial activism in the history of the United States Supreme Court.»

Since the adoption in 1982 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and political concerns about judicial activism, calls have been made for more transparency and input into these appointments beyond the constitutional minimum.