The Corner

Bad Judicial Deal?

Some conservatives definitely think so, reports The Hill. Sure, the President will get two dozen non-controversial judicial nominations confirmed, but at the cost of two important weapons in the fight over judicial nominations: 1) the threat of recess appointments, and 2) clear evidence of Democrat obstructionism. On the other hand, Larry Solum has a long blog post suggesting the “compromise” merely restored the status quo ante.

Jonathan H. Adler is the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. His books include Business and the Roberts Court and Marijuana Federalism: Uncle Sam and Mary Jane.
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