Read the following articles and research as needed from any reliable source. Learn about the Justices on the high Court and their judicial philosophy. Examine the newest of Justices and discuss their potential impact on the Court short and long term.
Neil Gorsuch (Trump)
Brett Kavanaugh (Trump)
Amy Coney Barrett (Trump)
Ketanji Brown Jackson (Biden)
http://www.cato.org/blog/rip-was-justice-scalia-last-great-supreme-court-justice
https://www.yahoo.com/politics/supreme-court-justice-scalia-dies-222420293.html http://www.cato.org/blog/rip-was-justice-scalia-last-great-supreme-court-justice
The country suffered a setback on the Supreme Court with the death of Justice Scalia in 2016. Perhaps the position of Justice is more important than the president himself. With the recent election of Donald Trump as President he nominated and the senate confirmed Justice Neil Gorsuch. Most recently the President of the United States had the opportunity to select a second Justice – Brett Kavanaugh. Note: On 9/18/20 Justice Ginsburg passed away after a long illness. Discuss the impact on her seat being filled by President Trump. Discuss potential openings on the Court and the impact of a Biden Justice..
Discuss the following issues. In so doing you will need to research the Justices of the SCOTUS to determine their judicial philosophy related to CRJ issues. How did the appointment of Neil Gorsuch impact the balance of the Court politically? Discuss the philosophy of Neil Gorsuch in terms of First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments. Where does Gorsuch fall on these issues and how do you anticipate he will rule going forward. Discuss also the judicial philosophy of Kavanaugh – is he similar to Gorsuch or different explain. How would he fit into the Court and decide relevant CRJ issues. For example, How does Amy Coney Barrett’s philosophy add to the Court? Discuss issues related to Criminal Justice/Law do not discuss social issues like abortion or gay marriage as they are not relevant to our study.
There is the possibility of another Justice retiring in the near future. Discuss possible retirements and how this will change, if at all, the direction of the high court. What recent issues or cases are before the case that influence the Criminal Justice System and Laws.
Please use criminal justice issues (4th, 5th 6th or 8th Amendments)do not look at gay rights, abortion or other unrelated social issues that are not relevant to this course. You may look at issues relating to free speech, search and seizure and the death penalty for example. How do you anticipate these Justices may look at such issues?
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President Donald J. Trump Announces Brett M. Kavanaugh as Nominee to the Supreme Court
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Include relevant background and appointment. Include all research or bibliography. Find recent cases with Kavanaugh, Gorsuch, Barrett and/or Jackson and discuss how the Criminal Justices cases were impacted by the confirmed individuals.
Also, include a description of the Bill of Rights and the Amendments applicable to the Criminal Justice System. State each amendments rights or liberties in lay terms. Describe in simple terms to demonstrate you understanding do not just state the amendment. Be sure to include all research.
Papers should be approximately 4 – 5 pages in length. Double spaced 3/4 margins with 12 font
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