Perspective
Apr. 14, 2010
Supreme Court 'Short List' Should Include State Justices
Allen Lanstra Jr. of Skadden explains why the President should consider jurists on our country's state supreme courts to fill the vacancy left by Justice John Paul Stevens.
Last week, Justice John Paul Stevens advised President Barack Obama that he will retire from active service on the Supreme Court when it recesses for the summer. Based in part on the candidate search that led to the nomination of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, commentators have been circulating early "short lists" of the prospects likely to fill the vacancy. The names recited often include federal appellate judges Diane P. Wood...
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