Media Advisory
September 20, 2005
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Contact: JAYNE BIGELSEN
(212) 382-6655 |
The New York City Bar Association
Finds Judge John G. Roberts, Jr. Qualified to be
Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
The New York City Bar Association has concluded that Judge John G. Roberts, Jr.
is qualified to be Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court because he
possesses, to a substantial degree, all of the following qualifications enumerated
in the Guidelines established by the Executive Committee for considering nominees
to the U.S. Supreme Court:
- Exceptional legal ability;
- Extensive experience and knowledge in law;
- Outstanding intellectual and analytical talents;
- Maturity of judgment;
- Unquestionable integrity and independence;
- A temperament reflecting a willingness to search for a fair resolution
of each case before the Court;
- A sympathetic understanding of the Court's role under the Constitution
in the protection of the personal rights of
individuals;
- An appreciation for the historic role of
the Supreme Court as the final arbiter of the
meaning of the U.S. Constitution, including
a sensitivity to the respective powers and
reciprocal responsibilities of the Congress
and Executive.
In addition, the Executive Committee took into
account the qualities suitable to the special
duties of the Chief Justice with respect to the
Court and federal court system.
The Guidelines do not provide for gradation
of ratings; qualified and unqualified are the
only ratings employed.
The Association previously found Judge Roberts
qualified to serve as an Associate Justice of
the Court, after an extensive review of materials
written by Judge Roberts, interviews with many
of his colleagues and adversaries, and comments
from the New York City Bar membership. This evaluation
was reviewed in light of President Bush’s
decision to nominate Judge Roberts for Chief
Justice, and consideration was given to the last
criterion set forth above. The Executive Committee’s
determination also reflects an examination of
the testimony presented at Judge Roberts’ confirmation
hearing for Chief Justice.
About the Association
The Association of the Bar of the City of New
York (www.nycbar.org) was founded in 1870,
and since then has been dedicated to maintaining
the high ethical standards of the profession,
promoting reform of the law, and providing
service to the profession and the public.
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