Governor Ridge's press release is available at the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's website. American Bar Association president meets with White House and Justice Department officials to discuss judicial appointment process. Martha W. Barnett, president of the ABA, met with White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales and Attorney General John Ashcroft on March 19, 2001. The meeting focused on the role of the ABA Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary in providing advice to the administration about judicial candidates. ABA President Martha W. Barnett's statement is available at the ABA's website .
New book reviews federal judicial appointment process.
Professor Gerhardt's book provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the federal judicial appointment process and an overview of the associated patterns and practices. Guarantee the Independence of All Judges . In a Los Angeles Times article , courts initiative members Abner Mikva and William Sessions respond to recent attacks on the judiciary by special interests. The commentary spotlights the need for an independent and impartial judicial system, as well as the creation of a broad-based and bipartisan presidential commission to develop proposals for protecting the independence of our judiciary. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts announces new Internet resources for teachers and youth educators.