This week, two Congressmen introduced legislation allowing certain Supreme Court procedures to be recorded on camera. Representatives Gerry Connelly, a Democrat from Virginia, and Ted Poe, a Republican from Texas, have re-introduced the Cameras in the Courtroom Act. The bill was first introduced on January 6, 2015. The text of the rule provides that “the [...]
Where Did You Grow Up? Mason City, Iowa Job Title: Document Analyst What I Actually Do At Cockle: I review briefs and appendices to make sure the required sections and documents are included. I then go over the brief or appendix with the customer, and discuss any questions or concerns regarding their petition. I also specialize [...]
Next week, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument regarding racial gerrymandering in two southern states: Virginia (Bethune-Hill v. Virginia State Board of Elections, No. 15-680) and North Carolina (McCrory v. Harris, No. 15-1262). The topic was brought before the Supreme Court earlier this year in Wittman v. Personhuballah, No. 14-1504, however, the Justices dismissed [...]