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x, 235 pages ; 23 cm |
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Teaching texts in law and politics, 1083-3447 ; v. 11
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Teaching texts in law and politics ; v. 11. 1083-3447
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| 附註 |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-216) and index |
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2 Thomas's Vision 35 -- 3 Criminal Justice 67 -- 4 Racial Discrimination 107 -- 5 Other Issues: Federalism and Religious Freedom 143 -- 6 Distinctive Justice 177 |
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"Justice Clarence Thomas is a controversial figure on the U.S. Supreme Court because of sexual harassment allegations raised against him during his 1991 Senate confirmation hearings. This study avoids unanswerable questions about Thomas's past by making a straightforward comparison of his confirmation testimony about his judical philosophy against his subsequent judical opinions. This comparison raises serious questions about Thomas's truthfulness during his sworn testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee |
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Because the legitimacy of the courts depends on the integrity of the judges, the authors argue for increased consideration of impeachment if significant evidence indicates that judicial nominees intentionally deceived the Senate and the public about their views on law and public policy."--Jacket |
| 鏈接 |
Online version: Smith, Christopher E. Real Clarence Thomas. New York : P. Lang, 2000 (OCoLC)741487152
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| 主題 |
Thomas, Clarence, 1948-
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Judges -- United States -- Biography
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Baugh, Joyce A
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