Word: fortases
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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The Fortas Affair
Sir: While many Americans are feeling rage, frustration and indignation at the Fortas affair [May 23], I believe many of us feel a more hurting emotion-that of disappointment. We don't all agree with the Supreme Court's decisions and rulings, however, most of us accept and...
Sir: I was strongly in favor of having Mr. Fortas confirmed as Chief Justice last year. In the light of recent events, I hoped even more ardently that he would step down.
The New Men. Whoever they are, the new men will probably be more conservative than either Fortas or Warren, who were in close agreement on most issues. Still, conservative critics who expect a turnabout in decisions are almost certain to be disappointed. For one thing, the major decisions of the...
One change may be a more watchful executive and Congress. As a result of the Fortas affair, congressional demands have arisen for curbs on outside activities by Justices and full disclosure of incomes. The Senate will almost certainly give greater scrutiny, for a while at least, to presidential appointments to...