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A state cannot so deem a class of persons a stranger to its laws. Amendment 2 violates the Equal Protection Clause, and the judgment of the Supreme Court of Colorado is affirmed.
- Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the majority in Romer v. Evans, which invalidated a discriminatory Colorado law
What can explain the court majority's decision? Only the newly faddish approval of homosexual conduct among the elite classes from which the justices come and to which most of them respond.
- Judge Robert Bork on Romer
Justice Roberts
A Right-Wing "All-Star"
What the Far Right Has to Say About the Nomination of Judge John Roberts
"Judge Roberts is an unquestionably qualified attorney and judge with impressive experience in government and the private sector. He has demonstrated at every stop on his career path the legal acumen, judicial temperament and personal integrity necessary to be a Supreme Court justice."
— James C. Dobson, Ph.D., chairman of Focus on the Family Action. Source: July 19, 2005; Citizen Link, from Focus on the Family
"I am thrilled that the president has kept his promise by selecting a nominee who understands the importance of strictly adhering to the Constitution."
—Rev. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life,
July 20, 2005; Washington Times
The court has been shifting to the left over the last 40 years, and this clearly would shift the court back to one that understands its role as being a body that interprets the law, not makes the law. Clearly it will bring a philosophical shift to the court.
—Tony Perkins, president of Family Research Council
July 20, 2005; Associated Press
Perkins also called Roberts an "exceptionally well-qualified and impartial nominee."
Source: July 19, 2005; Citizen Link, from Focus on the Family
"I think he will be a tough nominee to filibuster for many reasons. He is widely respected for his appellate advocacy. The man knows how to think on his feet. He's charming and he'll do a stellar job if he's the nominee."
— Jan LaRue, chief counsel for the conservative Concerned Women for America
July 20, 2005; Wall Street Journal
The Rev. Louis P. Sheldon, chairman of the Traditional Values Coalition, described Roberts as an "all-star" on key social issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage.
—July 20, 2005; Knight-Ridder News Service
The conservative Progress for America called Judge Roberts a "terrific nominee."
July 20, 2005; New York Times
Judge Roberts is the kind of outstanding nominee that will make America proud. He embodies the qualities America expects in a justice on its highest court -- someone who is fair, intelligent, impartial and committed to faithfully interpreting the Constitution and the law.
—Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist of Tennessee
July 20, 2005; Washington Times
"I think it's a big victory for anybody who thinks that the Supreme Court has badly overstepped its legitimate authority over the past decades. John Roberts is one of the truly great legal minds of his generation. He is a principled constitutionalist. He's held those views for a long time.”
—Sean Rushton, executive director of the Committee for Justice; Source: July 19, 2005; Citizen Link, from Focus on the Family
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