[SmithL]

Kahn, Lawrence E.

Born 1937 in Troy, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U. S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Nominated by William J. Clinton on April 18, 1996, to a seat vacated by Neal P. McCurn; Confirmed by the Senate on July 16, 1996, and received commission on August 1, 1996. Assumed senior status on August 1, 2007.

Education:
Oxford University
Union College, A.B., 1959
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1962

Professional Career:
Private practice, Albany, New York, 1963-1973
Assistant corporation counsel, City of Albany, New York, 1963-1968
Surrogate judge, Albany County Surrogate's Court, New York, 1973-1979
Justice, New York State Supreme Court, 1980-1996

Race or Ethnicity: White

Gender: Male

[fatnotlazy]

A Clinton nominee. Figures.

[Retired COB]

So how does this work with a “Separate but equal” doctrine? I don’t recall any constitutional provisions that allow the judicial branch to direct the executive branch to do anything. All they can do is rule that something is illegal/unconstitutional....they can not dictate a remedy.

[Paladin2]

"The unions and many lawmakers argued the furloughs were illegal because they were not collectively bargained."

As 0bammy has effectively said to auto co bond holders, etc., etc.:"Contracts? I don't pay no attention to no stinkin' contracts".