the next question from the audience, if you could choose only one reform of the american justice system, what would it be and why? >> it would be to de-politicize the funding of the justice system. what you have is the fact that the courts get in the way. they get in the way of the legislature or the executive branch doing what it want to do. it becomes very much a political issue as to be adequate funding of the courts. there should not be that tension that exists for the courts doing the right thing. there should be an opportunity in some states, and we will look at this next year in our commission resolution, one state as a citizens' committee that looks at the necessary funding for the state judiciary. then, there is a determined number based on empirical evidence. then, unless the governor and the legislature a firm affiliated affirmatively veto that, it becomes the number for the justice system in the state. i would like to see a way of disconnecting the two so that the justice system is absolutely funding and we provide access for citizens. >> the next question is rather differen

this is american justice. 16 years later ronald reagan's vice president, george h.w. bush, stood on this commencement stage, and he calmed howard a crucible for ideas and for social action. jump forward 17 years to 1998, and my colleague and friend hillary clinton was the commencement speaker and the first lady at the time. she said that it was impossible for anyone to come to this campus and not feel the richness of howard's tradition, and a reverence for those who paved the way for tomorrow's leaders. so i stand here today in the shadows of giants, and i stand here fully aware that howard has been, yes, a crucible for social action and a proving ground for american justice. and i'm humbled to be sharing the stage with such a distinguished group of honorary degree recipients. chris matthews and my good friends john legend and juliana richardson on ground breakers. passionate in equal opportunity and the power of great education. and elizabeth a storied career with the "new york times" is the first black woman in the histories of american journalism to win the pulitze

the state of new jersey that the members of the jury that have upheld the great tradition of american justice and just in new jersey. my book is about the great tradition of american justice as it intersected the lives of six african-americans in the 1950's i think cases such as this in the 50's that are not known at all today laid the groundwork for the civil-rights era of the 1960's. thank you. [applause] his book on world war i is called to end all war. ayaan the hid book a signer of politics and prose. a vibrant city that celebrates the cultural arts we're pleased to bring the and free of charge things to the generous support our sponsors a couple quick announcements. for the consideration of everyone here police are listening devices that make any noise. at the information booths and online at the website defaults are important to us so please take a couple minutes to fill one out and submit it. adam will be signing books immediately after the presentation. copies of his book are on sale in the politics and prose tend. an audience microphone is in the center of the room and after the tal

recruited marker of actually showing them the real condition of american justice and real confusion to reach an american comic as a police state and nothing short of dictatorship of course his case has been like a hollywood blockbuster week to boot is a russian air cargo business man in his forty's he's been dubbed the merchant of death in the united states the u.s. has spent years and tens of millions of dollars in an operation to hunt this man down of course we know that u.s. agents posing as far as members met with viktor boot and then arrested him in thailand in two thousand and eight two years later regardless of the fact that thai courts found him not guilty twice in what was called arm twisting by the united states victor boot was extradited into u.s. territory to face charges of international arms trafficking victim but himself has always maintained his innocence and believes his case to be political theaetetus also asked him if he has a message for the president of the united states as well as a u.s. official in general who are behind the operation in luring in victor boot. me

court has slammed the american justice system comparing it to a medieval style inquisition and exclusive interview with r.t. to be sent to a super maximum security prison to serve his twenty five year term that's the spy the judge in his trial recommending medium security confinement for him dubbed the alcatraz of the rockies supermax jail houses some america's most dangerous criminals the russians lawyers has filed a motion asking for the decision to be stalled while victor wood is still in a new york prison artie's an associate you're going to spoke exclusively to him and tells us what he said. this was victor boots first interview to an english language t.v. news outlet not only since his sentencing but also since his extradition and speaking in one in six languages he's fluent in english he seemed quite candid generally we know that victor boot is quite positive considering the circumstances with personally seen him winking at his wife inside the courtroom today too he was quite calm and really shared his personal take on his case and kind of crown. were you know. you don't overreach

jersey that you members of the jury who have so faithfully served, upheld the great traditions of american justice and jus the disin -- and justice in new jersey. my book is all about the great tradition of american justice as it intersected the lives of six african-americans in the 1950s. .. how >> booktv in the nonfiction tenth. that was local author kathy k p knepper reading from her story jersey justice:the story of the trenton six. we bring you more coverage with adam hochschild whose book on world war i is called "to end all wars". here are some books being published this week. four star general and former secretary of state colin powell on leadership, it worked for me in life and the leadership. in creditor nation, corporate criminal, hijacking of america, documentary filmmaker charles ferguson argues public officials have allowed the financial crimes to be committed without consequences. political commentator and journalists deane jr. contends that hyper in individualism is the cause for political dissatisfaction in our divided political parks. the battle for the american idea in an age of

russian businessman viktor boot has compared the american justice system to a medieval inquisition he gave a rare and exclusive interview to watch after being convicted of alms trafficking in the u.s. it's the first time he's spoken to an english speaking channel since being detained in thailand the federal bureau of prisons ruled he will serve his twenty five year term in a super maximum security jail in colorado lawyer has already fallen appeal to the russian is currently awaiting a decision in his new york prison with details. this was victor boots first interview to an english language t.v. news outlet not only since his sentencing but also since his extradition and speaking in one in six languages he's fluent in english he seemed quite candid generally we know that victor boot is quite positive considering the circumstances with personally seen him winking at his wife inside the courtroom today too he was quite calm and really shared his personal take on his case and kind of crown it. were you know. you don't try trial. where you know your mom accepted. but you. think the marker

russian business victor boy slammed the american justice system after being convicted of arms trafficking in the u.s. he compared it to mean devil style inquisition in an exclusive interview with r.t. the first one is given to an english language shell since his extradition from thailand he's now preparing to be sent to a maximum security prison to serve his twenty five year term against the recommendations of the judge in his trial dubbed the alcatraz of the rockies supermax jail houses some of the america's most dangerous criminals the russian's lawyer has filed a motion asking for the decision to be stalled about what is still in new york prison where he spoke exclusively to respond in a suit you're going to tell us more. this was victor boots first interview to an english language t.v. news outlet not only since his sentencing but also since his extradition and speaking in one in six languages he's fluent in english he seemed quite candid generally we know that victor boot is quite positive considering the circumstances with personally seen him winking at his wife inside the courtroom

our first panel celebrates the 50th anniversary of a novel that really defined american justice in the 1960's and that's "to kill a mockingbird." and many a lawyer was motivated by atticus finch in his closing argument in that case which in many ways represented the civil rights movement that was to come and it already begun. we have best-selling authors. we have a real-life atticus finch, tony serra, who is here and has motivated so many of us to do what we do. our second panel looks at abuse of power, abuse of power and how it happens and why it happens and most importantly what we can do and need to do to prevent it. whether it's a prosecutor or a judge or a defender render ineffective assistance to counsel or a police officer violating constitutional rights. this is not something we can tolerate, yet it happens each and every day. and our panel is going to delve deep into the issues that we're seeing not only here in the bay area but throughout the country and throughout the world. our third panel after lunch will talk about the future of the death penalty and hopefully its demise.

. >> american justice institute point to the thousands from a group called exodus international whose members now live heterosexual lives, many with spouses and kids because of the therapy. >> and to deny anyone in a free society the opportunity to have that counseling is an outrageous violation of not just the constitution but human rights and basic humanity. >> peter drake thinks a ban is best for kids. >> when i think about kids being told that they should go through this kind of therapy and that it will fix them, and they're wrong in the first place is horrific. >> some believe sit so raw that it would prevent counseling in general. in sacramento abc 7 news. >> thank you. >> several san jose city council members are calling on the mayor to support same-sex marriage and this calls for holding a vote next week putting both san jose and the mayor on record in support of same-sex marriage. the mayor has been in the past that he opposes same-sex marriage but does support antidiscrimination laws and domestic partnership benefits. >> a generous donation will allow the cash strapped polic

the first african american justice on the north carolina supreme court was an aggie, so was the second african american astronauts. [applause] and so were those four young men who sat down at a lunch counter 52 years ago and will stand forever in bronze. i know that all of you know the story of the greensboro four and how they changed the course of our history. but since we have the nation watching, let's talk a little bit. [applause] it is easy to forget that before they were known as heroes, they were young people just like all of you. they were freshmen here at anc. three of them grew up here in north carolina. they all lived on the same floor in scott hall. they were not trailblazers back then. we have to ask ourselves, how did these young men get where they were -- get from where they were into the history books? one of the dam of them had spent christmas in new york. -- of them had spent christmas in new york. he could eat wherever he chose. we got out at the station in greensboro, the food counter here would not serve him. this was not exactly new. joseph had lived with these bo

tonight program will focus on threats to our american justice system caused by under-funding system caused by under-funding and indecisiveness.

five percent wants is some justice just all bit just a modicum of justice because this current american justice quote unquote system is the god awful most corrupt we've seen in generations and this current young group coming up is saying. i've had it. we're going to take you out of office. we do it you're going to go yeah they get that thing with timothy geitner is playing the fiddle as riding his horse into the senate it's like all of the craziness all of the crazy emperors of rome in rolled up into one before he marries a source. is going to thing hurt so here are the wheels of justice turning that he talks about obama's tainted bundler obama is constantly denouncing millionaires and billionaires for playing by their own rules is true that the campaign told one reporter in february that it wouldn't take more money from john corey's sign himself but it's been happy to let the man solicit donations for obama even ask or sign is under investigation by obama's own justice department how cozy a course on should represent a heart out and use it as collateral for a chorus line hard collateralized bo

today, as i said on the board of the asian american justice center in washington, d.c. off, and the locally, and my day job is helping to supervise immigration attorneys at the immigration clinic at davis. i see a range of clients that have pressing needs. while we all hope and wish for compehensive immigration reform, i have got to tell you from what i've heard the last several months, the question we all have to ask ourselves is at what price? if we get an immigration bill introduced that a serious blow for the spring, i'll tell you right now the provisions i will not be happy with. i know they're going to be in there. you should be aware of these provisions. first of all, the price that the estimated 10 million to 12 million undocumented immigrants in the country may be to pay is they may all be forced to plead guilty to a crime before they can file their application. that is before they actually have to pay a fine that is attached. right now what is seriously being discussed is what level of crime should they have to plead guilty to before they apply for legalizatio

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