The federal courts often are called the guardians of the Constitution because their rulings protect rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. The system of checks and balances gives both the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch important roles in nominating and confirming the members of the judiciary.
Goodwin Liu is Associate Dean at Boalt Hall at UC-Berkeley; he addressed the URJ's Biennial Convention in December 2007 - speaking on the direction of the courts and what role they play in safeguarding our fundamental rights and liberties.
Rabbi Saperstein discusses the significance of a Supreme Court appointment on The Interfaith Alliance's radio show. His interview is featured in the opening segment.
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