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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Sen. Dick Durbin looks to build enduring legacy as Judiciary Committee chairman

April 20, 2023

In February, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s 100th appointment to the federal judiciary, outpacing both the Trump and Obama administrations’ judge confirmation total at the same time...

An inmate is escorted back to his East Block cell after spending time in the yard at San Quentin State Prison. Reducing the U.S. prison population now has bipartisan support.

Students, professors agree prison reform is needed

October 24, 2018

Ahead of the November midterm elections, Daily reporters are speaking to voters about issues they’ll take to the polls. In this article, students and professors discuss prison reform. The United States...

Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court. At least 25 Northwestern Law professors have signed on to a letter opposing his confirmation.

Northwestern Law professors sign on to NYT op-ed opposing Kavanaugh’s confirmation

October 4, 2018

At least 25 Northwestern law professors have added their names to a New York Times op-ed opposing the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. The Wednesday letter, addressed to Senators...

U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) listen during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Michael Brennan (School of Law ’89) in February. Brennan was confirmed to the 7th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals last week.

Pritzker alumnus confirmed to US Court of Appeals

May 15, 2018

Lawyer and Northwestern alumnus Michael Brennan (School of Law ’89) was confirmed for a seat on the 7th Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals on Thursday after a controversial confirmation process. Brennan...

Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) listen during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Thursday. Senators narrowly approved Northwestern alumnus Michael Brennan (School of Law ‘89) to a federal judge position 11-10.

Nomination of alum to U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit headed to Senate vote

February 15, 2018

WASHINGTON — Senators narrowly voted Thursday to advance through the Judiciary Committee the nomination of Northwestern alumnus Michael Brennan (School of Law ’89) to a federal judge position amid...

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