“Court ruling on condemnation still leaves lots to fight about”: This article appears today in The Journal News of Westchester, New York.
In commentary, The Day of New London, Connecticut today contains an editorial entitled “It’s Time To Move Ahead: The product of the Kelo case should be something the city can be proud of, not enduring bitter feelings.”
The Baltimore Sun contains an editorial entitled “The right balance.”
The Times Union of Albany, New York contains an editorial entitled “Seizing property: The U.S. Supreme Court upholds eminent domain in cases involving private development projects.”
The Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle contains an editorial entitled “Power overload: The Supreme Court has gone too far with eminent domain.”
The Lincoln (Neb.) Journal Star contains an editorial entitled “Use of eminent domain must benefit public.”
In The Los Angeles Times, Michael Kinsley has an op-ed entitled “GOP Judicial Activism Takes a Hit.” In addition, columnist Dana Parsons has an op-ed entitled “Home Is Where a Mini-mall Could Be.”
In The Boston Globe, columnist Jeff Jacoby has an op-ed entitled “Eminent injustice in New London.”
In The Chicago Tribune, columnist John Kass has an op-ed entitled “High court ruling steamrolls rights of the little guy.”
And in The Houston Chronicle, Loren Steffy has an op-ed entitled “Economic hype clouds judgment.”
“Who May Succeed Rehnquist: If the ailing chief justice steps down, Bush will select a conservative; There are clear differences among a dozen likely candidates.” David G. Savage and Richard B. Schmitt have this article today in The Los Angeles Times.
Today in The Chicago Tribune, Jan Crawford Greenburg reports that “2 to watch for vacancy have much in common; Judges are friends and may be rivals for Supreme Court seat.”
In The Boston Globe, Charlie Savage reports that “GOP rift looms over high court nominations; Some want evangelicals to keep quiet during fight.”
In The Baltimore Sun, Gail Gibson reports that “Forces poised over court; Rehnquist may retire, but vacancy is not assured; Campaign ads are gearing up; Bruising fight expected over Supreme Court seat.”
The Denver Post contains an article headlined “Appeals judge has appeal – to some” that begins, “In reportedly placing Michael McConnell, a judge on the Denver-based 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, on its list of potential U.S. Supreme Court nominees, the White House has recognized a conservative legal scholar whose opposition to abortion and provocative ideas about church and state have prompted liberal groups to announce their opposition before he is even nominated.”
The Toledo Blade contains an article headlined “The Rehnquist question: With Chief Justice William Rehnquist’s retirement anticipated, partisan forces gear up for a fight over the future of the court.”
And The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that “Prospect of court row stirs activists; Factions on right, left brace for fight.”
In commentary, Foster’s Daily Democrat of New Hampshire contains an editorial entitled “Balance important for U.S. Supreme Court.”
In The Los Angeles Times, Law Professor Douglas W. Kmiec has an op-ed entitled “Judges: The Law Is the Law.” Edward Lazarus has an op-ed entitled “Boomerang Justices — Ouch! Presidents seeking an ideological legacy have often been sorely disappointed.” And Law Professor Vikram Amar has an op-ed entitled “Judges Rule — ‘Legislating from the bench’: It’s a matter of opinion.”
Finally for now, in The St. Petersburg Times, columnist Robyn E. Blumner has an op-ed entitled “After Rehnquist.”
“Academy rape trial on hold; Judge’s action follows refusal of therapist to turn over notes”: This article appears today in The Denver Post.
The Rocky Mountain News today contains articles headlined “Judge halts rape case; Appeal planned in court-martial of academy grad“; “Victims advocates angered“; and “Coalition honors therapist’s resolve in ‘bittersweet’ ceremony.” Also, columnist Scott Robinson has an op-ed entitled “Postponing cadet’s court-martial a good move in fight over records.”
And The San Antonio Express-News reports that “AF judge throws out rape allegation against ex-cadet.”
In news from Mississippi: The Biloxi Sun Herald today contains an article headlined “Judge will release some documents” that begins, “Following a directive this week from a higher court, U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate is releasing many documents that had been sealed in a judicial bribery case.”
And in related coverage, The Clarion-Ledger reports today that “Witness backtracks in Diaz trial; Coast lawyer testifies in 10th day of bribery trial.”
“In Supreme Court Years, age is just a number — a big one”: Marsha Mercer will have this essay Sunday in The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
“KOCE Sale Reversed; Court Cites Favoritism”: The Los Angeles Times today contains an article that begins, “Calling the deal ‘the rankest form of favoritism,’ a state appeals court reversed the sale of Orange County’s PBS station to the KOCE Foundation, saying the Coast Community College District had agreed to the deal because it was determined not to sell KOCE-TV to televangelists.”
And The Orange County Register reports today that “Court invalidates the sale of KOCE-TV; Transaction illegal because owner ruled out higher bid from religious broadcaster.”
You can access at this link Thursday’s unpublished opinion of the California Court of Appeal for the 4th District, Division Three.
“Battle Looms for Supreme Court Leadership”: David G. Savage and Richard B. Schmitt will have this article Sunday in The Los Angeles Times.
“Not Just a Win for Bugs”: The Washington Post today contains an editorial that begins, “Normally, it is a mistake to read much into a decision by the Supreme Court not to hear a case. But the court’s decision last week not to take up a case called GDF Realty Investments v. Norton is worthy of note. The court sat for a long time on the case, a challenge out of Texas to the application of the Endangered Species Act to insects that live only in a few caves in the Lone Star State.”
“One mighty-determined plumber: The lawman investigating a White House leak just won’t take no for an answer.” Chitra Ragavan will have this article in the July 4, 2005 issue of U.S. News & World Report.
“Ex-aide to U.S. judge admits stealing; During six years with district court, secretary handled finances and took $227,274 from him”: The Sacramento Bee today contains an article that begins, “A Sacramento federal judge’s former secretary, who handled his personal finances, has pleaded guilty to stealing $227,274 from the judge over a six-year period.”
“U.S. Marshals Service Director Resigns; Judges and Lawmakers Had Criticized Reyna”: This article appears today in The Washington Post.
“2 top candidates for Supreme Court share long history”: Sunday in The Chicago Tribune, Jan Crawford Greenburg will have an article that begins, “When Mike Luttig stood up as a groomsman in John Roberts’ wedding here nine years ago, more than a few people could have predicted they again would someday be sharing the spotlight.”
“Officials say activist killed at courthouse was acting alone”: The Seattle Times contains this article today.
“EPA Emissions Rule Is Upheld; Judges Back Agency’s View on Coal-Fired Plant Upgrades”: This article appears today in The Washington Post.
The Los Angeles Times reports today that “Court Upholds EPA Change of Air Pollution Policy; An appeals panel OKs a Bush rule letting power plants avoid installing new pollution controls.”
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that “Court backs president on relaxed air standards; Environmental groups call ruling a ‘mixed bag.’”
The Rocky Mountain News reports that “Air ruling mixed; Greens, industry both say they won after court decision.”
And The Portland Press Herald reports that “States lose key air rule decision.”
“A Judicial Reorganization”: Ninth Circuit Judges Diarmuid F. O’Scannlain and Richard C. Tallman have this circuit-split related letter to the editor today in The New York Times.
“Worship, Dark and Steamy, for Murderers and Rapists”: This article appears today in The New York Times.
“High Court to End Term With Big Decisions”: Gina Holland of The Associated Press provides this report.
“Sculpted Bodies And a Strip Act At Justice Dept.” The Washington Post today contains an article that begins, “After more than three years, the most talked-about coverup at the Justice Department has come to an end.”
“Fell guilty of all counts in slaying”: The Rutland Herald today contains an article that begins, “A federal jury on Friday found Donald R. Fell guilty of all charges in connection with the abduction and slaying of a North Clarendon woman. Jurors will now decide if he should pay for the crimes with his life.”
“And You Thought the Rigases Got Long Prison Terms”: Bloomberg News columnist Ann Woolner has an op-ed that begins, “U.S. District Judge Paul Cassell isn’t the sort of judge you would call a weak-kneed, bleeding-heart, soft-on-crime liberal.”
“Never Mind the Kelo, Here’s Scott Bullock; The attorney who argued the landmark eminent domain case surveys the blight in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision”: You can access this interview online at Reason.
“The Supreme Court showdown pre-show”: This segment (RealPlayer required) appeared on yesterday’s broadcast of the public radio program “Marketplace.”
“Senator Takes On Cancer Like Another Adversary; Arlen Specter has been in the middle of many battles; With Hodgkin’s he’s no moderate”: The Los Angeles Times contains this lengthy article today.
“Fight Against Fort Trumbull Ruling Not Over Yet, Says Kelo; City moves ahead with development”: This article appears today in The Day of New London, Connecticut.
The New York Times reports today that “Rell Seeks Legislative Review of Ruling on Eminent Domain.”
The St. Petersburg Times reports that “Property ruling appalls officials; While state leaders scramble to make plans to limit the power to seize lands, others say it won’t have that much effect in Florida.”
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that “Eminent domain called last resort; But critics feel more vulnerable after U.S. Supreme Court ruling.”
The State of Columbia, South Carolina reports that “S.C. law limits land grabs; Property owners have greater protection from eminent domain.”
The Dallas Morning News reports that “Stadium eminent domain imminent for homeowners; They say offers are too low; city says plan won’t change.”
The Houston Chronicle contains an article headlined “Galveston: No plans to seize property; Mayor says city isn’t likely to use eminent domain to get private land, despite new ruling” and an editorial entitled “Stealing home: Letting government take property for development risks abuse.”
The Arizona Republic reports that “Phoenix set to seize 5 acres for downtown ASU campus.”
The Palm Beach Post reports that “Speaker creates committee to develop eminent domain guidelines for state.”
And The Record of Troy, New York reports that “Ruling shakes the foundation of what it means to own land.”
In commentary, The Boston Globe contains an editorial entitled “Property grab.”
The Boston Herald contains an editorial entitled “Court: Your home not your castle.”
The Republican of Springfield, Massachusetts contains an editorial entitled “Defining ‘public use’ until it is meaningless.”
The Orlando Sentinel contains an editorial entitled “Don’t abuse power: Governments shouldn’t use new condemnation authority for the wrong reasons.”
The Salt Lake Tribune contains an editorial entitled “Private Property: U.S. Supreme Court rightly left decisions to states.”
The Huntsville Times contains an editorial entitled “The court errs badly.”
Monday’s issue of Investor’s Business Daily will contain an editorial entitled “Error In Judgment.”
The Bowling Green Daily News contains an editorial entitled “Court puts our property in jeopardy.”
And in The Virginian-Pilot, columnist Kerry Dougherty has an op-ed entitled “Homeowners were ‘mugged’ by decision to allow cities to seize private property.”
“Kennedy: Independence in law under attack; ‘We want a debate,’ he says in Orlando after supporting a decision that could expand eminent domain.” The Orlando Sentinel today contains an article that begins, “Fresh from a controversial 5-4 decision on property rights, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy on Friday told a gathering of Florida Bar lawyers in Orange County that they must defend their rights and support judicial independence.”
“Specter Aims to Beat Cancer to Guide Judiciary Hearings”: This lengthy article will appear Saturday in The Los Angeles Times.
“U.S. Court Backs Bush’s Changes on Clean Air Act”: Saturday’s edition of The New York Times will contain this article.
Available online from law.com: An article reports that “Clarence Thomas to Speak at Ga. Justice’s Swearing-in Ceremony.”
And Alan J. Haus has an essay entitled “Forget ‘Grokster’ — Copyright Infringement Remains an ‘At Your Own Risk’ Activity.”
“Ashcroft Gone, Justice Statues Disrobe”: The Associated Press provides this report. We bloggers did our best to ensure that attention never slipped away from this urgent matter.
Dahlia Lithwick is “Worrying About McAmerica”: You can read her latest here at Slate.
“Lawmakers consider providing protections against eminent domain”: The Associated Press provides this report from Connecticut.
The Wall Street Journal Online offers “A Closer Look at Eminent Domain; What the High Court’s Decision May Mean for Homeowners” (pass-through link).
The Lincoln (Neb.) Journal Star reports that “Ruling sanctions property seizures.”
Religion News Service reports that “Experts Warn Houses of Worship at Risk After Court Ruling.”
The Daily Leader of Brookhaven, Mississippi reports that “Eminent domain ruling surprises area mayors.”
CNN/Money provides a report headlined “Eminent domain: A big-box bonanza? Court’s ruling OKed land grab for business like Target, Home Depot, CostCo, Bed Bath & Beyond.”
Saturday’s edition of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will contain an editorial entitled “A troubling court ruling.”
And Pfizer Inc today issued a press release entitled “Key Facts Regarding U.S. Supreme Court Hearing.”
“Marshals Service Director Resigns”: The Associated Press provides a report that begins, “Under criticism over inadequate security for federal judges, the director of the U.S. Marshals Service announced his resignation Friday.”
The letter of resignation and the Attorney General’s response can be accessed here.
“To Confirm Their Judge, Republicans Abandoned Their Ideas”: Jonathan Rauch has this essay online today at National Journal.
“Supreme Court upholds appeal in Exxon dealer case”: The South Florida Business Journal provides this report.
“Justice Kennedy: Lawyers must defend judiciary from attacks.” The Associated Press provides this report.
