Dissents. Terry boxes nbc bay ars christie sth is live in San Francisco. And christie wheer you lid scalias opinions onot nbc bay areas tracy smith live in San Francisco. And whether you like scalias opinions or not, he had a major impact on the court and our nations laws. Thats exactly right. In fact, we had a chance to speak with a prominent trial lawyer here in San Francisco and his firm has had cases before the Supreme Court, and he says while he disagrees with him on most matters, he certainly recognizes and respects Justice Scalia for what he was able to achieve in his career. The nations first Italian American justice put on the Supreme Court in 1986 by ronald reagan, the high courts most influential and outspoken conservative. Serving as an opponent of gay rightses, affirmative action and abortion rights with often blunt remarks. Observers say the 54 leaning court is now 44, and while cases will be heard, it certainly leaves a question mark on which way they will go. And that o
Been included in the rights contained in the bill of rights. And now nbc bay area Christie Smith is live in bay area. Whether you like his opinions or not there is no denying, he had a major impact on the court and also on our countrys laws. Reporter that is right. And he was at odds with many here in the bay area. The passing of Justice Scalia left a huge void. Now condolences are coming in but also questions about what this means during an election year. As you said, Justice Antonin Scalia was the first italianamerican justice nominated in 86 under president Ronald Reagan and the courts most influential conservative. Served as a blunt and vocal critic of abortion rights, gay rieg rights and affirmative action. We spoke with a trial lawyer who had cases in the Supreme Court. Though he disagreed with most of scalias policies he did manage to see the other side. A funniest and wittier guy you wouldnt find. In policy, we may disagree. But a Great American and i dont want to sound puff ab
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A look at the days latest news and headlines. Manafort to try to get evidence on President Trump that could result in impeachment. This judge who later ruled the trial could proceed has been very critical of the Governments Team throughout and they are now filing motions complaining that he is prejudicing or misleading or confusing the jury with his quips. Theyve gotten him to admit he was wrong once in open court, but today he ignored their complaints. He constantly asked them how long the individual segments of the trial they are going to take he wants them to go as fast as possible. It was the judge today who delayed the start time by five hours. The jury was reminded very quickly how important it is they dont talk to anybody including each other about the details of this case. We have no idea why a 9 45 00 a. M. Starting time got pushed back to 2 30 p. M. And we arent going to find out immediately. The transcripts have now been
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