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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
Résumé
You'd want him for your lawyer, but do you want him as your judge?
JOHN G. ROBERTS, JR.
OBJECTIVE:
Lifetime confirmation to serve on closely divided Supreme Court. Replace moderate justice and share role as final interpreter of American rights and liberties.
EXPERIENCE:
Judge, DC Circuit Court of Appeals 2003-present
- Held that the arrest and detention of a twelve-year-old girl who ate one french fry while riding public transportation did not violate her civil rights.
- Finds this situation unfortunate, but says judges should not help.
- Wrote that an environmental-protection law was unconstitutional, advancing a judicial philosophy that threatens Congress' power to pass hate-crimes laws and protect a variety of Americans through legislation.
Private Attorney, Hogan and Hartson (1993-2003)
- Argued that the Americans with Disabilities Act did not protect a woman injured by her work on the job.
- Provided a few hours of pro bono legal assistance in major gay rights case. but didn't list it on his confirmation brag sheet.
Deputy Solicitor General, Bush I Administration (1989-1993)
- Argued for school-sponsored prayers at graduation ceremonies.
- UNKNOWN: The current Bush administration may view all records from this time, but refuses to grant full access to the Senate or American public.
Assistant White House Counsel/Attorney General, Reagan Administration (1981-1986)
- In response to Republican lawmakers' request for support to end gender-based wage discrimination, Roberts criticized federal court rulings requiring equal pay for equal work as "radical redistributive concept[s]."
- Would have prevented judges from hearing cases on reproductive choice, school prayer, and school desegregation efforts.
- Mocked the "so-called" right to privacy.
- Argued that the United States Constitution does not protect women from bearing children against their will.
- UNKNOWN: Roberts addressed the federal government's ability to revoke tax-exempt status from schools that ban interracial dating. The documents are withheld so his position is unclear-as are reasons behind Bush officials' secrecy.
Extra-curricular Activities
- Advised Jeb Bush in 2000 Florida presidential election recount
- Role playing justices like Justice Scalia
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