In the Media: Theodore Ruger
- In discussing the U.S. Supreme Court, Professor Theodore Ruger says that "in virtually all closely divided cases, (Kennedy) has the role to decide the outcome. He's the median voter on the court." (9/13/2007).
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- Professor Theodore Ruger’s U.S. Supreme Court study was cited in an article on predicting verdicts (9/1/2007).
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- Professor Theodore Ruger advocates for greater transparency in chief justice appointments, referring to the present process as a "black box." National Law Journal (3/26/07). 3/26/2007 Nat'l L.J. 01, (Col. ) (3/26/2007).
- Professor Theodore Ruger appears on NPR's Radio Times to discuss the effects of states' rights on controversial subjects like abortion and gay marriage. (9/15/2006).
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- Professor Theodore Ruger comments that Chief Justice Rehnquist "moderated when he became chief justice. He dissented much less." Legal Times (9/12/2005).
- Professors Nathaniel Persily and Theodore Ruger comment on Judge Roberts' responsibilities and potential influence on the Supreme Court. The Miami Herald (9/9/2005).
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- In an Op-Ed in The New York Times, Professor Theodore Ruger and co-author, Judith Resnick, provide insight into the extensive authority that the Chief Justice has over the federal judiciary and influence in Congress. "Too much power is at stake for the position of chief justice to change hands without intensive inquiry into how a proposed nominee would plan to use both the authority to adjudicate and the ability to set the agenda for the nation's most visible and powerful judicial system." (7/17/2005).
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- Will the recent U.S. Supreme Court medical marijuana ruling have an affect on assisted suicide? Professor Theodore Ruger thinks it unlikely that this month’s Gonzales v. Raich decision will dictate the Court’s resolution of a federal government challenge to Oregon’s assisted suicide law to be heard this fall.Statesman Journal (6/8/2005).
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