[ad_1] “I keep calling on Chief Justice Roberts to make a move and say something and solve this problem,” Durbin told host Jake Tapper. “He has the power to do it for the Roberts Court. But other justices can speak out as well.” Durbin also said “everything is on theContinue Reading
[ad_1] The Senate majority whip said he anticipated the Senate would propose a code of ethics for the Supreme Court. [ad_2] #Dick #Durbin #suggested #Senate #propose #code #ethics #Supreme #Court ( With inputs from : www.politico.com )Continue Reading
[ad_1] “I think I know what would happen to that invitation. It would be ignored,” Durbin said, without elaborating as to why he thought that would be the case. Roberts’ appearance before the committee would be voluntary, and Durbin has said last week that there were no conversations about subpoenaingContinue Reading
[ad_1] “The time has come for a new public conversation on ways to restore confidence in the Court’sethical standards. I invite you to join it,” Durbin added. A Supreme Court spokesperson did not immediately respond to an inquiry about whether Roberts plans to accept Durbin’s invitation. Asked by reporters ThursdayContinue Reading
[ad_1] That legislation stalled. One factor was a debate over the question of whether to retain “qualified immunity” for police officers. “I think,” Durbin said of Booker, “he and Senator Scott should sit down again quickly to see if we can revive that effort.” Nichols died Jan. 10, three daysContinue Reading