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Shooting Down the Spirit of Aloha

Advisory Opinions

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Judicial Retirements and Racial Neutrality

This chapter explores the implications of racially neutral policies on institutional racial composition and critiques the motivations behind these policies. It examines the dynamics of congressional district redraws, their connection to racial animus, and the influence of political motivations on judicial retirements and nominations. The discussion highlights current trends in judicial appointments, particularly in the Fifth and Sixth Circuits, emphasizing how younger nominees and decreasing vacancies may shape the future of the federal judiciary.

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