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Saturday, June 25, 2016

“The Supreme Court’s Silent Failure on Immigration”: Linda Greenhouse will have this essay in the SundayReview section of tomorrow’s edition of The New York Times.

Posted at 5:28 PM by Howard Bashman



“Who judges the judges.” Akhil Reed Amar had this post early this morning at Slate’s “Supreme Court Breakfast Table.” Perhaps the next post in that discussion, in contrast with the last two, will be from someone who doesn’t have a new book to promote.

Posted at 1:44 PM by Howard Bashman



“Lyle Denniston joins National Constitution Center as Supreme Court correspondent”: This post appears today at the “Constitution Daily” blog of the National Constitution Center.

Posted at 1:40 PM by Howard Bashman



“The Man Who Argued Health Care For Obama Looks Back As He Steps Down”: This audio segment featuring Nina Totenberg appeared on today’s broadcast of NPR’s “Weekend Edition Saturday.”

Posted at 1:02 PM by Howard Bashman



“One journey over, the quest continues”: Lyle Denniston announces his departure from “SCOTUSblog” in a post you can access here.

As I noted last month in response to an announcement at “SCOTUSblog” that foreshadowed today’s announcement, “Denniston, in terms of longevity and quality, is the Vin Scully of U.S. Supreme Court coverage.”

With Denniston’s forthcoming departure, the expected arrival of a U.S. Supreme Court web site that makes freely available online all documents filed at the Court, and the Court’s recent practice of posting online instantaneously upon their public issuance Order Lists and new opinions, many of the things that have made “SCOTUSblog” such a valuable resource could be on the verge of disappearing. Or perhaps not. Only time will tell.

In any event, I wish my friend Lyle all the best in his many future endeavors. His vast experience, unique insight, and strong commitment to thorough coverage of the U.S. Supreme Court and the nation’s entire legal system, together with his willingness to speak his mind whenever the opportunity presents itself, make him an unparalleled treasure in the field of legal journalism.

Posted at 11:23 AM by Howard Bashman