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Turley Speaks at 2024 Ohio Judicial Conference

Today I have the honor of speaking to the judges and lawyers in the 2024 Ohio Judicial conference on the Supreme Court in Columbus, Ohio.  I will be discussing the last year of cases and controversies for the Court.

The late Ruth Bader Ginsburg once said that “It’s hard not to have a big year at the Supreme Court.”

That being said, the Court is coming off one of its most historic and impactful terms in its history with rulings on gun rights, abortion, agencies, and elections. We will be exploring the opinions, statistics, and upcoming cases.

The Court is increasingly operating in a hostile political environment. The public overwhelmingly rejects calls from politicians and professors to pack the Court. However, fewer than half of Americans (47%) now express a favorable opinion of the court (51% have an unfavorable view).

That is slightly up from last year when only 43% had a favorable view. Yet, it is worth noting that members of Congress are leading these attacks but trust in Congress is at 18%. They can only envy the current trust in the Court even with the decline.

There is a generational difference in these polling numbers. About four-in-ten adults under 30 (37%) have a positive impression of the Court. The support is greater among those above the age of 50 with 54% favorable responses.

It is always great to come back to Ohio where I spent a great deal of time growing up with a mom from a small Ohio coal mining town (Yorkville).

 

81 thoughts on “Turley Speaks at 2024 Ohio Judicial Conference”

    1. We need to kick all poor people out of the US — citizens and immigrants. You can’t show up for school or a crummy job? Need to drink hooch all day, smoke weed all day, do meth all day and party all night? Do it in another country.

      1. Saudi Arabia imports its workers on a temporary basis; when they’re done, they’re gone.

    1. I thought they changed their name from Columbus to Indigenous oppressed people Ohio City?
      😂😵‍💫

    1. Good one, took me a second. Governor D-Whiner you mean.

      “Footage from a Springfield City Commission meeting as far back as March 12 – long before the issue became politicized – reveal that call reports and city employees were aware of the issue.”

      https://thepeoplesvoice.tv/abc-told-bare-faced-lie-to-the-nation-springfield-city-manager-confirmed-pets-were-being-eaten-in-march/

      …and from the residents themselves, who the extremist left propaganda media somehow, somehow never interviewed before they claimed that “all is well”?

  4. “Today I have the honor of speaking to the judges and lawyers in the 2024 Ohio Judicial conference on the Supreme Court in Columbus, Ohio.”

    – Professor Turley
    _____________________

    Professor, please urge the Supreme Court to begin doing its sworn-oath duty to “support” the “manifest tenor” of the Constitution.

    The entire communist American welfare state is unconstitutional including, but not limited to, admissions affirmative action, grade-inflation affirmative action, employment affirmative action, quotas, welfare, food stamps, minimum wage, rent control, social services, forced busing, public housing, utility subsidies, WIC, SNAP, TANF, HAMP, HARP, TARP, NPR, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Environmental Protection Agency, Agriculture, Education, Labor, Energy, Obamacare, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Social Security Supplemental Income, Medicare, Medicaid, “Fair Housing” laws, “Non-Discrimination” laws, etc.

    Article 1, Section 8, provides Congress the power to tax for ONLY debt, defense, and “…general (all, the whole) Welfare…,” omitting and, thereby, excluding any power to tax for individual Welfare, specific Welfare, particular Welfare, favor or charity. The same article enumerates and provides Congress the power to regulate ONLY the Value of money, Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian Tribes, and land and naval Forces. Additionally, the 5th Amendment right to private property was initially qualified by the Framers and is, therefore, absolute, allowing no further qualification, and allowing ONLY the owner the power to “claim and exercise” dominion over private property.

    Government exists, under the Constitution and Bill of Rights, to provide maximal freedom to individuals while government is severely limited and restricted to facilitating that maximal freedom of individuals through the provision of security and infrastructure.

    The Necessary and Proper Clause is nothing more than a perfunctory redundancy for the purposes of clarification—a reinforcement of that which was previously codified—and shall not be employed to amend and impose separate acts that do not represent but alter the letter and intent of the Founders and Framers.
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    Manifest Tenor

    “…courts…must…declare all acts contrary to the manifest tenor of the Constitution void.”

    “…men…do…what their powers do not authorize, [and] what they forbid.”

    “[A] limited Constitution … can be preserved in practice no other way than through the medium of courts of justice, whose duty it must be to declare all acts contrary to the manifest tenor of the Constitution void. Without this, all the reservations of particular rights or privileges would amount to nothing … To deny this would be to affirm … that men acting by virtue of powers may do not only what their powers do not authorize, but what they forbid.”

    – Alexander Hamilton

    1. George, take breath man, you’re losing it. Hopefully you don’t have any weapons or children near. Please call 911 for help, I beg you please call 911!!!

      1. George made a clear and cogent comment detailing his defensible understanding of part of the Constitution, along with quotes extracted from the Federalist No. 78 essay by Founder Alexander Hamilton concerning the need for literal application of the provisions of the Constitution concerning the Judiciary. WTF would you have a problem with that?
        Federalist No. 78
        https://americanfounding.org/entries/federalist-no-78/

      2. Perhaps you might refute the position with facts rather than internally enhance your low self-esteem with ad hominem hysteria and incoherence.

  5. Hi Professor Turley, I am very glad that you are speaking in Ohio today. I would like to add one thought to the day’s discussion: The Republican candidates, Trump and Vance, did not make up the story of pets being eaten. The anti-right mainstream press keeps on saying that it is a false story, and we should believe them above all else. How can we? After all of the lies regarding Trump over the past 9 years or so, how can they expect us to believe anything said? It’s no wonder that this did happen…the people coming here illegally are so desperately poor, it does not surprise me that a pet has been taken and eaten.

    1. Or vehicle hijackings, stolen, striped on blocks, kidnapped and or murdered children, kidnapped and or murdered adults, or home invasions, or apartment building armed takeovers, muggings, beatings, or highway accidents due to inability to understand traffic signs and signals, or rising unemployment of actual citizens, or … fill in the blanks.

  6. Jonathan: Did you see the latest news? Yesterday DJT had an event in Long Island and said he would go to Springfield, Ohio “in the next two weeks”. Do doubt to sow more chaos and division in the once peaceful town. At the rally DJT described immigrants as “animals” and “criminals” who are destroying Americans’ way of life: “We’re going to take those violent people and we’re going to ship them back to their country, and if they come back in, they’re going to pay a hell of a price!”. What “price”? One can only imagine if DJT were to have his way.

    What would DJT find if he actually goes to Springfield? A town now in turmoil because of his lies about Haitians. He will also find the Haitians in Springfield are all there legally. And they are not “animals” or “criminals”. Employers in town say they hire Haitians because they are hard workers who come to work every day on time. The only real problem in Springfield is a lack of affordable housing. Other than that Haitians don’t present a danger to public safety.

    Apparently, DJT imagines himself as Wyatt Earp. The new Marshall in town who will clean up the “mess” in Springfield by rounding up and deporting the Haitians. That might appeal to a few White racists in town but not to employers who depend on Haitians workers.

    DJT blames Springfield and immigration on Kamala–or as he refers to her as “Kamabla” Harris: “Kamala will be known as you’re invasion president”. Did DJT let something slip out? An admission that Harris might be the next President of the United States?

    1. DJT did not bring the Haitians to Springfield, it was harris she broke the law in doing so !!!!!!!!!

    2. –or interview the black woman (that neighbors reported) that police found with a dead cat hanging on her porch, and blood and fur around her mouth. Police did not mention Haitian, only that it appeared to be a “drug-related” incident. Look it up, clown.

    3. @Anonymous Coward

      Turley: ‘I’m giving a talk.’
      Troll: cha-ching *non-sequitur* ch-ching.

      You are pathetic.

  8. Dear Mr. Turley “Dennis” must have missed the Springfield City Council meeting where several residents spoke up about their fears regarding the Haitian Immigrants in their city. Fears of going to the grocery store and driving in their cars are just two examples cited by these terrorized folks. I don’t know where “Dennis” lives but perhaps, he would be willing to open up his home and yard to these illegals. Let him have his family, friends and neighbors help out, too. My guess is that he would be less willing to criticize the residents of Springfield once he experiences what the residents are facing on a day-to-day basis.

    1. You’re saying immigrants eating pets might not be literally true but has a basis in reality. That means Trump as an existential threat to democracy has a basis in reality which is explained by the hundreds of former Trump employees, associates and cabinet members who say he lacks ethics, is a narcissist and according to one who was a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, a f***ing moron.

      3. If Trump in practicing capitalism thrashed his business competitors it is typical business practice in real estate development practice. When an elected government official sells himself to lobbyists for preferential treatment to enrich themselves, it is ripping off EVERY American taxpayer and citizen. It’s also bribery, fraud, conspiracy and organized crime. You spew this daily garbage regularly without any real proof or understanding of the differences.
        Go to the corner and try to contemplate your sins.

  9. Hey Turley, I too spent time growing up in the SW corner of Ohio. My mom worked at a hospital pre Roe vs. Wade. She and her cohorts were ‘Janes’…,, you know, women who would pool their own money and time together to transport pregnant women seeking safe reproductive healthcare to NY so they wouldn’t end up with raging infections back on the hospital’s doorstep after getting a hack abortion in some back alley sketch joint…

    Plus, they were looking out for their sisters, so there’s that. Maybe talk a little about that reality in your remarks, Jon? It’s a time that seemed impossible to ever willingly return to…, yet here we are, courtesy of the Federalst Society and the partisan legal community you belong to.

    2. what a dense comment. Virtually every state allows emergency abortions. And you guys always gloss over that the woman GOT pregnant through her own FAULT. And you fail to mention the morning-after pill if she did something stupid that she regrets.

          1. I’m fascinated by your obsession with drinking cooking sherry. Back in the 70’s and early 80’s, when I did actually drink, I was all about Jack in the black, southern comfort, and tequila. Cooking sherry would require a delicate touch I just didn’t possess at that point in time…

            Which is why I find your obsession with it so interesting. Always figured you as a Georgia cracker all corn liquored up before you got Mr. Happy all up in a hawg in the barn.

  10. Greetings MAGA losers and suckers,

    Fun fact:

    If you invested $1000 in DJT stock in March, it is now worth $227.

    1. Hey anon, you do realize you used a hypothetical? As for losers and suckers, its obvious you are it.

      2. Speaking of suckers, did you see the Tucker Carlson interview on Barrack Obama and Larry Sinclair?

    2. Fun fact. Aren’t you the clown who bragged about his parents’ college degrees? How much money have you made for them?

  11. Jonathan: No. I won’t be attending the Judicial Conference in Columbus, Ohio. And I suspect Gigi won’t be there either. But what a coincidence. Columbus is just 48 miles from Springfield where this small town is still reeling from DJT’s lies about Haitians eating the dogs and cats of neighbors. Maybe you would learn a lot if you took the time to drive over to Springfield to see what DJT’s incendiary rhetoric has caused to the inhabitants of Springfield–closed schools and the evacuation of City Hall due to bomb threats. DJT’s lies have disrupted the lives of just about everyone in Springfield. Haitians are afraid to go out shopping. They are keeping their kids inside the house because they fear for their safety.

    But I doubt you will want to see what is happening in Springfield. That would be too jarring of an experience. You might come away having to confront one single reality. DJT encourages and benefits from creating chaos!

    2. Dennis the gullible nincompoop cant see the likely truth that it is libtards taking advanatage of a situatuion to call in bomb threats.

      He acts like he is too stupid to know the lengths that they will go to for power.

      It doesn’t matter to him that he has ZERO evidence who made those calls.

      1. Tom, a/k/a “Davey”, a/k/a “Anonymous”–someone with a degree in psychology needs to study the seriously disordered thinking of people like you. Trump and Vance LIE about Haitians being illegal and stealing and eating people’s pets. These slurs have been proven to be LIES–but, because they are narcissists and sociopathic liars and therefore can never be wrong, they double and triple down on the lies, which results in Haitians being afraid to venture outdoors, to send their kids to school, or even stand in front of windows in their homes. Now, Trump and Vance have said they’re going to go to Springfield, even though they have been told that city resources are stretched to the limit and they aren’t wanted. If he can manage to cheat his way back into power, Trump promises to send troops to Springfield and remove all Haitians–even though they are here legally, their employers like them and want them because they work hard and are dependable. Because of Trump’s and Vance’s lies, there have been dozens of bomb threats, resulting in city hall, schools and hospitals needing to be closed.

        These are FACTS, but what do you, as a MAGA disciple believe–that it is Democrats who are “taking advantage of a situation”, anll to “show the lengths they will go to for power”. You also claim there is “ZERO evidence” about “who” made those calls. Does it matter WHO made the calls, and WHY would you believe that “libtards” would do it? A bomb threat must be taken seriously.

        The big, overarching question is: WHY ARE YOU INCAPABLE OF PERCEIVING THAT THE PEOPLE MILKING A LIE TO GET POWER ARE TRUMP AND VANCE? They are relying on a refuted lie–WHY? Because they are pandering to racism, just like Trump has always done, calling brown people “murderers, rapists, criminals, vermin and animals”. He continues the racist trope that they are “poisoning the blood” of America–language previously employed by Hitler. And you call others “gullible nincompoops”.

  12. Congratulations professor on getting invited to speak!
    If you get a chance, I highly recommend the restaurant Lindey’s in the German village.

  13. Perhaps he should point out the failures of self policing one’s own profession. Frivolous lawsuit ambulance chasers have cost everyone with their filings for the quick payoffs. Who were the lawyers canoodling like long lost buddies with Hunter at the correspondents dinner? Who are the largest lobbyist donors to the DNC?

  14. The professor should address the ethical issues plaguing the Supreme Court, such as judges failing to disclose trips and conferences funded by vested interests. Judges are expected to uphold high ethical standards and avoid any hint of bias. For example, Judge Eileen Cannon failed to report attending right-wing events promoted by the Federalist Society. This lack of transparency undermines public trust in the courts, particularly when it appears to be more common among judges appointed by Republicans. It’s crucial to address these concerns and uphold the integrity of the judicial system.

    1. Hey G, why attack just the SC? Why shouldnt all judges in the USA be required to abide a high set of ethics? Especially democrats? Maybe include university law professors too.
      Cannon? Try better G. Support your allegation with facts , not Dem lies and proapganda.

      1. All judges must adhere to a strict code of ethics, except for those serving on the Supreme Court. Unlike lower courts, Supreme Court justices are not obligated to recuse themselves from cases, even if there are potential conflicts of interest.

        Cannon’s evident bias and history of criticized judgments by the 11th Circuit have raised concerns.

        A recent ProPublica article revealed a recurring “oversight” among conservative judges, similar to the issues faced by Justices Thomas and Alito.

        1. George, Pro publica is your source? Good lord man, you are stupid and gullable. After all these years no one has proved anything.

          1. Anonymous, you’re not fooling anyone.

            ProPublica compiles its stories using official documents and reports. They are responsible for exposing some of the justices’ failures to report trips and private jet travel funded by their wealthy “friends” and claimed as merely friendly hospitality. That they “forgot” to report these trips and other transactions amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars raises serious suspicion and demands scrutiny. Justices should avoid any appearance of impropriety to maintain the court’s integrity and trust. They are not doing a good job.

            1. “you’re not fooling anyone.”
              Another line lifted from another commenter on this blog. You can easily see what impresses George (and gigi) as “impactful” because he will adopt it and start using it in his comments, if not plagiarize it from an online source.

        2. “All judges must adhere to a strict code of ethics, except for those serving on the Supreme Court. Unlike lower courts, Supreme Court justices are not obligated to recuse themselves from cases, even if there are potential conflicts of interest. 
          Cannon’s evident bias and history of criticized judgments by the 11th Circuit have raised concerns. “

          The above text is likely AI generated.

        3. “Cannon’s evident bias…”

          That’s how the American system of justice works, and it’s reckless, it’s dangerous, it’s irresponsible for anyone to say this was rigged just because they don’t like verdict,” the president said. “Our justice system has endured for nearly 250 years, and it literally is a cornerstone of America. Our justice system should be respected. We should never allow anyone to tear it down. It’s as simple as that.—-President Joe Biden

          Svelaz, you are hereby ordered to stfu.

    2. Oops, seems you left this one out…

      From the extreme leftist propaganda network no less.

      “Don’t downplay Sonia Sotomayor’s poor conduct. Fix it.
      Sonia Sotomayor’s latest controversy could be worse — but it’s far from okay.
      July 13, 2023, 6:00 AM EDT
      By Zeeshan Aleem, MSNBC Opinion Writer/Editor

      “Another Supreme Court ethics controversy emerged Tuesday after The Associated Press reported that Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s staff routinely “prodded” libraries, universities and other public institutions to buy her books ahead of speaking appearances and that she had failed to recuse herself from legal cases involving her book publisher. Given that the Supreme Court has no binding ethics code, Sotomayor, whose salary is over $285,000 a year, didn’t violate any laws. But her staff’s efforts represent a use of public resources to privately enrich an already well-paid public servant, and they wouldn’t be allowed in Congress or the executive branch.”

      https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/sonia-sotomayor-ethics-book-supreme-court-rcna93864

      1. As you mentioned, “it didn’t violate any laws,” but this highlights one of the challenges with the Supreme Court. Sotomayor’s situation pales in comparison to Justices Thomas and Alito, who have been accepting trips funded by wealthy “friends” for years without reporting them.

        Alito and Thomas have strongly opposed the implementation of binding ethics codes. Their opposition raises questions about their motives, as it seems clear they resist the scrutiny and accountability that such codes would bring.

        1. “Cannon’s evident bias…”

          That’s how the American system of justice works, and it’s reckless, it’s dangerous, it’s irresponsible for anyone to say this was rigged just because they don’t like verdict,” the president said. “Our justice system has endured for nearly 250 years, and it literally is a cornerstone of America. Our justice system should be respected. We should never allow anyone to tear it down. It’s as simple as that.—-President Joe Biden

          Svelaz, for the second time, you are hereby ordered to stfu.

          1. That’s amusing. Are you quoting President Biden criticizing Trump’s whining about judges and the court’s being rigged against him?

            Trump is the one who wants to ‘tear it down’ because it’s unfair that he’s being held accountable for his actions and choices.

            Comparing Cannon against Judge Merchan is laughable. The 11th Circuit has already rebuked Cannon because her rulings are crap. Merchan has been more fair and accommodating to Trump than most would like. Unlike Cannon, who has shown a higher preference for Trump because he appointed her, speaks volumes about her ‘objectivity’ as a judge.

        2. Really? You, like gigi, fail to understand anything even partially legal in nature. reading comprehension? inability to understand context?
          First, the personal hospitality clause clearly and unambiguously excepts the fishing trips and vacations you mention.
          Like gigi, you get your info from left-wing media and cite it as autoritative. Compare that to Sotomayor getting her clerks and staff, as well as the “libraries, universities and other public institutions to buy her books ahead of speaking appearances and that she had failed to recuse herself from legal cases involving her book publisher.” She was also forced to amend her disclosure after failing to list the travel benefits (lodging, meals) related to these “appearances” to push her book.

          You wanna know what really “pales in comparison” here George? It is your knowledge and understanding compared to others on this blog.

          1. You’re hilarious. You make it easy to spot your massive reading comprehension problem when you project it onto others and add more evidence by including an example.

            “ First, the personal hospitality clause clearly and unambiguously excepts the fishing trips and vacations you mention.“

            You’re so gullible. Paying for a grandson’s tuition to a private school and his “friends” buying Justice Thomas’s mom’s property so she could live rent-free is not some ‘friendly personal hospitality.’ The Supreme Court seems to make a vague form of bribery easier to do with its latest rulings.

            So, you want to compare Sotomayor’s book deal against years of unreported vacation trips, RV loans, and private jet travel? Hilarious.

            The personal hospitality exemption (loophole) still requires that all gifts be reported. It does NOT cover private jet travel or any other form of travel funded by corporations or business organizations, such as LLCs. Thomas and Alito allegedly “forgot” to report years of such gifts and “personal hospitality” events.

            1. george, your amateur, clownish understanding is exceeded only by your fake authority. First, SCOTUS is not even covered by the referenced provision. Second, even if it was, it exempts “gifts and reimbursements (although filers do not have to report gifts received from relatives or food, lodging, or entertainment“received as personal hospitality of an individual. Look it up, clown. If what you said were true, the SCOTUS members would have been disciplined or impeached. You get funnier every day.

        3. George: Pardon me, reading this thread, –if I may step in here.
          (1) The old 1978 EIGA (during which time the undisclosed gifts you refer to were given) had ZERO effect on SCOTUS.
          (2) The 2023 voluntary disclosures or non-disclosures do not affect the instances you cite. I believe it is not retroactive.
          (3) To my knowledge, neither Alito nor Thomas EVER invoked an “I forgot to report it” defense or apology.
          To the contrary, Thomas expressly denied any requirement to list certain gifts.
          Please correct me if you can reference either stating that he “forgot to mention” some things, -except things that were not required to be reported YEARS AGO. thanking you in advance, yours truly,lin.

    3. Quoting James Burnham: “Missing from this onslaught, however, is a single credible allegation that any justice has abused his or her office in any way. Despite years of dirt-digging, not one partisan excavator has found a speck of actual corruption”.

      Source: https://www.city-journal.org/article/ethics-proposal-would-undermine-the-supreme-court.

      Obviously: Mr. B is a lot smarter, eloquent and honest than a low-brow dem such as yourself. The reason you hate DT is because you are stupid and gullable.

  15. There are reasons for a fixed number of Supreme court judges and that being an odd number. There are reasons for lifetime tenure and no mandatory retirement. There are reasons for the, relative, lack of a judicial code of ethics being enforced on the court and. finally, there are ways, although intentionally difficult, to remove mistakes!
    I have not heard the left actually address these reasons other than to advocate for THEIR ideology over that of some sitting justices. If ideology is the sole measure of confidence in a court then reason has left the argument and governance has become based purely upon power and the ability to enforce.
    Is that really the world the left wants? Query the Mensheviks how that works out!

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