June 27, 2018
Good afternoon from Capitol Hill, where Justice Anthony Kennedy just announced he plans to retire from the Supreme Court. We’ve got two roundups of jurists who could replace Kennedy. And on today’s podcast, we discuss the long-term ramifications for the court of Kennedy’s retirement. Buckle up: This is going to be an exciting summer for Supreme Court watchers.
Justice Anthony Kennedy, appointed by President Ronald Reagan, has served on the high court for 30 years.
One name on President Trump’s list is Amy Coney Barrett, a former University of Notre Dame law professor who was confirmed to the 7th Circuit last year.
Although he is known as the “Tweeting Judge” and the “Tweeter Laureate of Texas” for his humorous and extensive use of social media, Don Willett is a serious jurist.
The Heritage Foundation's Hans von Spakovsky and Elizabeth Slattery discuss the impact Justice Anthony Kennedy has had on the court, and what the long-term impact could be if President Trump replaces Kennedy with a more Constitution-minded judge.
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