By , today at 1:16 am
I don?t have time to chase circular stories, but I?m pausing to check in on our Supreme Court. I write for several publications and another recently reported that we are going to hear results this Friday regarding Prop 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act appeals filed with the Supremes (that?s what lawyers call the Supreme Court ? it?s somewhat comical because I always think of the singing group when people say that).
Every time I check the U.S. Supreme Court docket I see the same entry: ?DISTRIBUTED for Conference of [insert date] (now indicating) December 7, 2012. Apparently but unconfirmed by yours truly, the Supremes apparently agreed last Friday to consider Prop 8 and gay marriage. For more on the Defense of Marriage Act, the one defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
For more on the Act (better known as DOMA) see DOMA: Supreme Court has yet to hear cases on the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act
There are many lawyers writing on the issue of gay marriage rights. That?s nice. While I?ve also written on same, I want to know why our U.S. Supreme Court?s docket indicated the following (same post for the several cases):
| ?Oct 29 2012 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 20, 2012. |
| Nov 13 2012 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 30, 2012. |
| Dec 3 2012 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 7, 2012.? |
I can only speculate as to the delays. Was some entity benefiting from delay?
You can?t blame me for being suspect of our highest court. I recently attended an event where Justice Antonin Scalia spoke at an event hosted by my Alma matter ? The John Marshall Law School where he offered his thoughts on constitutional law. I listened to comments about their procedure and how they hear cases before them ? it occurred to me that they seem to be able to do whatever they want and answer to few.
What inside/outside motivations impact the decision to hear, discuss and rule on these cases? I know the answer but I want you to think about the level of trust and respect we place with the Supreme Court.
Trust me folks, there?s more than meets the eye.
Source: http://www.chicagonow.com/family-law/2012/12/supreme-court-on-doma-are-they-really-going-to-rule/
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