“…The tape contains the recording of the second panel discussing the future of the U.S. Supreme Court. Topics covered: the state judicial systems, the relationship between elected judges and special interest groups and other campaign contributors, the spending on judicial campaigns, and the impact the 2004 election spending may have on the administration of justice. …”

“…A documentary produced by the Alliance for Justice for its First Monday series, a television program centered on the activities of the U.S. Supreme Court. Introduced by Susan Sarandon, the film debates whether security in the U.S after 9/11 should be achieved at any cost, even at the expenses of the civil rights. …”

“…The tape contains the recording of the third panel discussing the future of the U.S. Supreme Court. The panel moderated by Roger Pilon (Director, Cato Institute, Center for Constitutional Studies) focused on the relationship between Congress and the federal judiciary, and touched upon: the jurisdictional disputes between the legislative and judicial branches, the question of whether the Congress has limited the independence of the judiciary, the mandatory sentencing laws, judicial nominations, and judicial review. …”

“…The tape contains the recording of the first panel discussion about the future of the U.S. Supreme Court. The panelists, moderated by Walter Dellinger (Former Solicitor General of the United States), discussed the impact of the 2004 election on the Supreme Court, the potential retirement of a number of justices, potential nominees to the Supreme Court, and cases that may be heard by the justices in future terms. …”

“…Under his leadership, NYCLU undertook such controversial cases as the defense of the right to free speech of George Lincoln Rockwell and the suit which resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court decision barring school prayers. While his public reputation stemmed from these highly publicized cases, he preferred to work outside the limelight and was regarded by his many friends as a skillful behind-the-scenes lobbyist for civil liberties. [] Under George Rundquist, NYCLU published the first leaflet advising people of their rights when arrested. …”