Stay Tuned with Preet All Eyes on SCOTUS (with Jeffrey Rosen)
Mar 24, 2022
Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center and esteemed Supreme Court expert, dives into the political dynamics surrounding Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings. He discusses the implications for judicial representation and the contentious topics of abortion rights and affirmative action. Rosen humorously addresses concerns about the increasing politicization of the judiciary and what it means for the future of the Supreme Court, making this conversation both critical and engaging.
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Value of Hearings
- Confirmation hearings offer valuable insights into a nominee's character and constitutional approach.
- These hearings are not mere political theater, but a chance to understand a potential justice's perspective.
Faith Questioning
- Senator Graham asked Judge Jackson to rank her faith, reminiscent of McCarthyism.
- Rosen found this inappropriate and contrary to American values of religious freedom.
Bipartisanship's End
- The days of bipartisan Supreme Court confirmations are likely over, barring structural changes.
- Nominee qualifications are now secondary to ideology, making bipartisan support difficult.
