List of justices of the Supreme Court of the United States

University of Phoenix Leadership Joins the Reagan Institute Summit on Education to Share Insights on Postsecondary Access and Adaptation to Better Support Students

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

This owes to both the resilience of our students and our deep experience in distance learning.

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  • This owes to both the resilience of our students and our deep experience in distance learning.
  • I look forward to joining the RISE summit and sharing more details about our success and innovations that we were able to implement.
  • Currently, more than 85% of University of Phoenix programs open for new enrollment are now skills mapped.
  • University of Phoenix is continually innovating to help working adults enhance their careers in a rapidly changing world.

In Watershed Moment, Italian American Leaders Advance Diplomatic Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships in Rome

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

ROME, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an unprecedented move, Italian and Italian American governmental, business and advocacy leaders are coming together from May 10-14 to spur partnerships that deepen cultural activism and create economic growth.

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  • A delegation of Italian American presidentswill address Italian Parliament, the Vatican's Secretary of State and other top dignitaries to fuel the creation of a world-class cultural and economic incubator.
  • ROME, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In an unprecedented move, Italian and Italian American governmental, business and advocacy leaders are coming together from May 10-14 to spur partnerships that deepen cultural activism and create economic growth.
  • The delegation will address government leaders & Vatican officials to form a world-class cultural & economic incubator.
  • This historic summit was organized by Judge Basil M. Russo, who leads the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations (COPOMIAO), and Hon.

BriefCatch 3 Launches with Mac Compatibility, More Editing Suggestions, and Faster Scanning to Help Legal Writers Win

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

WASHINGTON , April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BriefCatch, the award-winning patented legal writing tool, today announced the launch of BriefCatch 3 to help legal professionals bring out the best in their legal writing to win disputes, save clients' money, and craft succinct and proven prose. The new version – making BriefCatch available for the first time to Mac users – features real-time editing, a rebuilt rules engine, enhanced Natural Language Processing and AI, and more.

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  • The new version making BriefCatch available for the first time to Mac users features real-time editing, a rebuilt rules engine, enhanced Natural Language Processing and AI, and more.
  • BriefCatch is the tool of choice to help lawyers, judges, and students jumpstart their legal writing.
  • BriefCatch users include legal writers of all levels, from lawyers and law school students to Supreme Court Justices and the Department of Justice.
  • About BriefCatch: BriefCatch is the recognized market leader at providing the highest impact of any legal writing solution.

Scholastic Expands Resources to Help Students Learn to Write "News for Kids, by Kids"

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

NEW YORK, March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the past two years, kids and adults alike have navigated a series of complex and challenging global events while trying to stay connected. People have turned to the news for essential information like never before, highlighting the need for media literacy. That begins with understanding how the news is written. For the past 20 years, Scholastic Kids Press has empowered young people to report "news for kids, by kids." Starting today, students ages 10 – 14 who have a strong interest in journalism, a passion for writing, and a drive to cover the issues that matter most to kids, can apply to the award-winning program for the 2022–23 school year. Students from around the world are invited to apply. To broaden this unique journalism experience, also launching today is Reporting the News, a collection of five easy-to-use activities that outline the process of researching, writing, and editing news articles for students in grades 4-6.

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  • For the past 20 years, Scholastic Kids Press has empowered young people to report "news for kids, by kids."
  • To learn more about Reporting the News, visit: www.scholastic.com/reportingthenews
    For more information about the Scholastic Kids Press program and criteria for applying, visit: www.scholastic.com/kidspress .
  • The Scholastic Kids Press program gives students the tools they need to understand and talk about current eventsand to report the news themselves.
  • To learn more about Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education, and media company, visit the Company's media room: http://mediaroom.scholastic.com .

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Statement on the Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

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Friday, February 25, 2022

Washington, Feb. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has issued the following statement on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court:

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  • Washington, Feb. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) President & CEO Dr. Harry L. Williams has issued the following statement on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court:
    It is hard to know where to begin in reciting Judge Jacksons accomplishments.
  • A federal appellate judge, Jackson would bethe first justice sinceThurgood Marshallwith significant experience as a criminal defense attorney.Shewould also be the first justice to have worked as a public defender.
  • We rejoice in Judge Jacksons nomination to the Supreme Court and celebrate the history that is being made.
  • As Supreme Court Justice, not only will Judge Jackson make history as the first Black woman to hold the position, she will bring diverse experiences that the highest court desperately needs.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED® SUPPORTS THE EXPEDIENT CONFIRMATION OF A BLACK WOMAN TO BECOME THE NEXT UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

CHICAGO, Feb. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steeped in far more than historical significance, the confirmation of a Black woman to the highest court of the land would represent yet another significant step in America fulfilling its promise to African Americans who helped build this country. The appointment of a Black woman to the United States Supreme Court is a long time coming.  In fact, it was 55 years ago in 1967 that Justice Thurgood Marshall — the first African American — was appointed to the nation's high court and 40 years ago in 1981 when Justice Sandra Day O'Connor — the first woman ― was appointed to the Supreme Court.  Rather than a long time coming, for many, this appointment is a long time overdue.  Either way, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® stand in support of the Biden-Harris Administration in fulfilling this promise.

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  • The appointment of a Black woman to the United States Supreme Court is a long time coming.
  • Either way, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated stand in support of the Biden-Harris Administration in fulfilling this promise.
  • "The appointment of a Black woman to the United States Supreme Court is a long time coming," says Dr. Glenda Glover.
  • Led by International President and Chief Executive Officer, Glenda Glover Ph.D., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporatedis often hailed as "America's premier Greek-letter organization for African-American women."

Attorney Allan Parker of The Justice Foundation offers an invitation to a National Day of Repentance November 30 - December 2, 2021 in Washington, DC

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

According to The Justice Foundation founder Allan Parker, the Dobbs case is the best opportunity since 1992 to see the reversal of Roe v. Wade and end legalized abortion in our country.

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  • According to The Justice Foundation founder Allan Parker, the Dobbs case is the best opportunity since 1992 to see the reversal of Roe v. Wade and end legalized abortion in our country.
  • Said Parker, "We believe we should come together to pray the day before, the day of, and the day after the Oral Argument."
  • Allan Parker offers the following Q&A for those considering participating in the event:
    Q: May I attend in person in DC?
  • Additional information about The Justice Foundation and The Moral Outcry movement is available at http://www.themoraloutcry.com .

NCLA Amicus Brief Backs Cert Petition Challenging Deference to Sentencing Guidelines Commentary

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Under the current deference regime, district courts in seven circuits systematically violate the due-process rights of thousands of criminal defendants by applying Stinson deference to increase the Sentencing Guideline range beyond what Congress approved.

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  • Under the current deference regime, district courts in seven circuits systematically violate the due-process rights of thousands of criminal defendants by applying Stinson deference to increase the Sentencing Guideline range beyond what Congress approved.
  • Following the Courts decision in Stinson, however, the circuit courts of appeals began to give disproportionate weight to the Commissions commentary whenever the Sentencing Guidelines plain text was at all ambiguous.
  • petition on behalf of client Marcus Broadway asking the Court to consider this issue in Marcus Broadway v. United States .
  • Mr. Wynns petition presents the Supreme Court a critical opportunity to clarify once and for all that courts do not owe deference to Commission commentary that expands the Sentencing Guidelines.

Institute for American Police Reform: It is Time for Congress to Act on Qualified Immunity for Police Officers

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The two Supreme Court decisions, Rivas-Villegas v. Cortesluna and City of Tahlequah v. Bond, reversed the judgment of two federal appellate courts denying qualified immunity to police officers.

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  • The two Supreme Court decisions, Rivas-Villegas v. Cortesluna and City of Tahlequah v. Bond, reversed the judgment of two federal appellate courts denying qualified immunity to police officers.
  • The Institute for American Police Reform (IAPR) has extensively researched police qualified immunity.
  • The victim of the rights violation should have recourse against the officer's employer if the officer receives qualified immunity.
  • Qualified immunity for police officers can be fixed both to afford police protection where it is warranted and to allow redress for unconstitutional police behavior.

AXEL Announces Partnership with Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, as Preferred Privacy/Security Data Solution for Legal Industry...

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Monday, October 18, 2021

We are thrilled at this partnership with Phi Alpha Delta, which highlights the need for affordable and cost-effective cybersecurity solutions for legal professionals everywhere, said Ben Ow, President and CTO of AXEL.

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  • We are thrilled at this partnership with Phi Alpha Delta, which highlights the need for affordable and cost-effective cybersecurity solutions for legal professionals everywhere, said Ben Ow, President and CTO of AXEL.
  • "We are excited to expand our membership benefits and partner with AXEL," said Andrew Sagan, Executive Director ofPhi Alpha Delta.
  • "AXEL Go offers a valuable service to the legal industry, specifically for ethical and legal considerations in managing data and privacy.
  • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International is the largest professional law fraternity in the world.