Local Expert Weighs In On Justice Kennedy’s Retirment
With today's retirement announcement from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, the nation's high court will have a vacant seat on July 31.
Dr. John Sutherlin Headshot
Political science professor John Sutherlin, Ph.D, spoke to KPEL's Derek Albert about what implications may be seen from Justice Kennedy's departure from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kennedy has served more than three decades on the Supreme Court after his nomination by President Ronald Reagan. Sutherlin said did not serve as a hard-right conservative.
To hear all of Dr. Sutherlin's comments on the retirement of Justice Kennedy, click the link above.
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