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How Little Nino Became Justice Scalia

Edward Whelan

In many ways, Scalia’s influence since his death has been greater than he enjoyed during his lifetime, when so many of his most memorable opinions were dissents.

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Law & Liberty / March 15, 2023

Stanford President and Law-School Dean Apologize to Judge Duncan

Edward Whelan

Tessier-Lavigne and Martinez have issued a joint letter of apology to Judge Duncan for the violations of university policies on speech that disrupted his talk.

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National Review Online / March 11, 2023

Crybullies at Stanford Law School Threaten Free Speech

Edward Whelan

Judge Duncan’s right to free speech at Stanford Law School was threatened by hecklers who had the audacity to comment that he “literally denies the humanity of people” while denying him his First Amendment Rights.

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National Review Online / March 10, 2023

Senator Wyden’s Vile Attack on Federal Judiciary

Edward Whelan

Ed Whelan’s Bench Memos dive into the serious nature of accusations on the Federal Judiciary by Senator Wyden.

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National Review Online / February 17, 2023

WaPo Mis-Explains Israeli Judicial-Reform Proposal

Edward Whelan

In his Bench Memos, Ed Whelan expands on the judicial-reform proposal and WaPo’s incorrect account of it.

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National Review Online / February 15, 2023

EPPC Amicus Brief in Case Challenging FDA Approval of Abortion Pill

Edward Whelan

Ed Whelan announces his amicus brief filed on behalf of EPPC in the pending challenge of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine against the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill.

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National Review Online / February 10, 2023

Alito Makes Masterful Argument to ‘Overturn’ Roe v. Wade

Edward Whelan

Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Center is a masterful account of why Roe v. Wade was wrong from the start and why it should be jettisoned. For liberals shocked by the prospective ruling, and for conservatives who thought it might never happen, it’s worth taking a look at Alito’s clear reasoning.

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The New York Post / May 3, 2022

Outstanding Draft Majority Opinion in Dobbs

Edward Whelan

Above all, the superb quality of the draft is compelling evidence that it is genuine.

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National Review Online / May 3, 2022

With Jackson Nomination, Senate Republicans Have an Opportunity

Edward Whelan

If Senate Republicans assess Ketanji Brown Jackson on the basis of judicial philosophy, and don’t succumb to political pressure because of her race and sex, they will responsibly fulfill their constitutional duty to advise and consent.

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CNN / February 25, 2022

EPPC Distinguished Senior Fellow Ed Whelan on the Supreme Court Vacancy

Edward Whelan

In this exclusive Q&A, Ed Whelan, who directs EPPC’s program on the Constitution, the Courts, and the Culture, discusses the effort to replace retiring Justice Stephen Breyer.

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Some Quick Observations on Oral Argument in Dobbs

Edward Whelan

EPPC Distinguished Senior Fellow Ed Whelan offers his initial impressions of oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

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National Review Online / December 1, 2021

John Roberts and the Abortion Precedents

Edward Whelan

The Chief Justice has a chance to protect the Supreme Court, strike a blow for democracy, and overturn bad decisions.

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The Wall Street Journal / November 30, 2021