Ricci v. DeStefano
A momentary renewal of faith in the American system of justice was handed down by SCOTUS on the last day of this year’s term. A bruising commentary on the flaws of nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor was the bonus of this opinion.
The majority opinion in the five-to-four Supreme Court decision was written by Justice Anthony Kennedy, who is often the key swing vote on a court sharply divided between conservative and liberal-leaning factions. It came on the final day of the court’s annual term.
Kennedy wrote that New Haven’s decision to throw out the results of the promotion exam violated federal civil-rights law because the white firefighters were penalized because of the lack of successful black applicants.
Sotomayor is sure to be asked about the case when her Senate confirmation hearings begin July 13.
Just enter the name ‘Sotomayor’ in this blog’s search box to retrieve posts on Obama’s nominee for SCOTUS to replace retiring Justice David Souter. To be sure, this blog does not support Sotomayor for Associate Justice to the Supreme Court of the United States. Advocates need not apply. A legal professional with the intestinal fortitude to uphold the law of the land and interpret said laws and follow the founding documents is what is required. Although filling vacanices on the bench is a political enterprise public dissent is needed to encourage the US Senate to reject those who would be King, or Queen on the bench.
Not to ignore the plight of the firefighters. A heartfelt congratulations is extended to those who won this battle. It is expected here that the damage was already done and lives may have been unnecessarily diminished as a result. If that is in fact the condition for those who were earlier denied, continue to pursue your dreams and understand that as an American whether or not your own benefit was protected you have contributed to a larger cause to liberty that is even more impressive than the original pursuit although it is impressive and commendable as well.
On to the next battle…..
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