Posted on 02/07/2017 11:16:07 AM PST by Trump20162020
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which is weighing the appeal of President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, is the federal appeals court conservatives have long ridiculed as the "nutty 9th" or the "9th Circus."
Covering a huge swath of territory — nine western states plus Guam — the San Francisco-based court handles far more cases than any other federal appeals court, including some rulings that have invoked furor from conservatives over the years.
Among them: finding that the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional, that the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays in the military was problematic long before President Barack Obama's administration ended it, and that states can force pharmacies to dispense emergency contraceptives.
But some legal scholars say the 9th Circuit's liberal reputation is overblown and that the court has moved to the middle as some of President Jimmy Carter's appointees — who were considered extremely liberal — have taken semi-retired "senior" status or passed away.
That history has prompted repeated, unsuccessful efforts to split the 9th Circuit — most recently in proposals filed this year by Arizona's congressional delegation.
(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...
‘9th Circus’? Scholars Say Court’s Liberal Rep Is Overblown
These "scholars" need to pull their collective heads out of their backsides. The "circus" is the most overturned district court in U.S. history...
Rush saying this is pure propaganda setup for them upholding the lib Washington judge.
“Scholars say”. Bwahahahahahahaha
Hmmm. The extremism of the dems is far worse now than it was under Jimmy Carter.
The Scholars are more liberal than The Judges
I’d bet these so called scholars believe the 9th Circus are right wingers.
However, those “scholars” liberal rep. is NOT overblown..
“Scholars say”. Bwahahahahahahaha
ABC News is reallyncranking up their fake news machine.
Well I remember a decision only a few months back that was discussed here and every was surprised that the court came doen on the right side. (pun intended).
In 2014 the 9th ruled that individuals have the right to CARRY firearms, and that CA’s “may issue” was unconstitutional.
How come “scholars” can say “extreme right wing” but never say “extreme left wing?”
Because they are “extreme left wing.”
What the hell would “scholars” know for pete’s sake? They don’t live in the real world. They sit around on their asses all day thinking up goofy sh*t.
Looks like the fix is in. 9th circus gave ABC news marching orders to print how fair and unbiased they are right before delivering their unfair and biased ruling
And much closer to dolts than scholars.
The only problem with splitting up the 9th circuit, is you could end up with two looney federal courts instead of one!
This is ABC trying to provide cover.
It would be great if there was an IT slip and the already written decision was leaked before the hearing was held. (No, I don’t know there is such an advance written decision.)
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