Perspective
Apr. 16, 2010
Today, Religion Looms Larger In Judicial Selections
Nomi Stolzenberg of USC Law School says the belief that religion has ceased to be a relevant factor in judicial appointments is not only inaccurate, but also dangerous.
According to recent press coverage of the upcoming retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens, the last remaining Protestant on the Supreme Court, religion has ceased to be a relevant factor in judicial appointments. As a scholar of law and religion, I beg to differ.
Far from having receded as an influence, religion today looms larger in judicial selections - and opinions - than when Justice Stevens was appointed in 19...
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