Fair and impartial state courts play a vital role in our democracy, but a rising tide of high stakes campaigns featuring massive campaign contributions and contentious politics pose a threat to them. David Lyle will discuss the findings of ACS's empirical study, Justice At Risk, which provides an insight into the links between campaign contributions, politics and state courts. Craig McDonald will give an historical overview of selection processes in Texas as well as prospective reforms in the Lone Star state.
Title:
Money, Politics and the Texas Supreme Court
When/Where:
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Austin Bar Association
816 Congress Avenue
The Longhorn Room
3rd Floor
Austin, TX
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Speakers:
- David Lyle, Senior Counsel for State Advancement, American Constitution Society for Law and Policy
- Craig McDonald, Executive Director, Texans for Public Justice.
By:
American Constitution Society
Credit:
1
Cost:
Free
More:
http://www.acslaw.org/AustinMoneyPoliticsTexasSupremeCourtRSVP
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