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Olson, Ted Boutrous, and Anne Champion — all from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP — filed documents in Washington's federal district court Tuesday that outlined their case against Trump, senior aides, and Secret Service personnel after Acosta's "hard press pass" was suspended last week. The decision followed a heated press conference exchange between Trump and Acosta, during which a White House intern tried to wrestle the microphone from the journalist to prevent him from asking another question. Acosta has denied "placing his hands" on the young woman as administration officials claim

Famed attorney Ted Olson told a 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals panel Monday that the reason proponents of Proposition 8 have proffered to justify their ban on same-sex marriage is "nonsense." That reason, said Olson, reading from a page in the argument brief filed by attorneys for the Yes on 8 coalition which promoted passage of California's ban on same-sex marriage, was that same-sex marriage "will make children prematurely preoccupied with issues of sexuality." "If believed," said Olson, "that would justify the banning of comic books, television, video games, and even conversations between children."... "Protecting our children," said Olson,...

Well, I think there are several things. In the first place, these were trial level, municipal type judges in New York City. Rudy had to select from people that were available, and had certain levels of compensation, I mean, certain levels of experience. Plus he was operating within a political system where his discretion was quite limited. It’s nothing like the process that he would take and had followed, indeed as you probably know he did, in the United States Justice Department when judges were being selected in the Reagan administration. HH: And so, really is the argument back to...

70.6% Increase in enrollment since 1990 at member schools of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.12.8% Increase in enrollment at public colleges and universities (28% at private schools). 70% Americans who say Jesus is God or the Son of God.61% Americans who, though seldom or never attending church, are convinced that God exists. 62% Americans who say stores shouldn't change greetings from Merry Christmas to Happy Holidays or Season's Greetings.3% Americans who say they're bothered when stores specifically refer to the Christian holiday. Sources: USA Today, Harris Poll, Gallup

A friend and neighbor worked with Ted Olsen in the Reagan Justice Department and sent this via e-mail. Although it is nearly two years old, the speech highlights excellent analysis regarding the war on terror and why the terrorists want to destroy America. Ted Olson, 11/16/01: As you have been told, the Federalist Society envisions that the Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture each year will address the ideals and principles that the Federalist Society holds dear and that Barbara cherished: limited government, liberty and freedom. I felt that it would be fitting to inaugurate this series with some words about...