Doyle, Michael,

Chief Justice William Rehnquist: 1924-2005. Michael Doyle. - Sacramento Bee, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 36, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Chief Justice William Rehnquist: 1924-2005, Sept. 5, 2005; pp. A12.

"Wearing the specially adorned chief's robe he designed, [Chief Justice William] Rehnquist since 1986 oversaw a court that overturned numerous federal laws, empowered law enforcement agencies, decided a presidential election and realigned what it means to be a judicial moderate....Because of the Rehnquist court, Congress may not compel local sheriffs to enforce gun laws, or ban guns in school zones. It's easier for prosecutors to introduce criminal evidence in trials, and for independent counsels to investigate presidents. It's much harder for death-row inmates to appeal their sentences, and easier for poor families to use public vouchers in private, religious schools." (SACRAMENTO BEE) In this article, the author discusses Rehnquist's reputation as Supreme Court Chief Justice and his "role in federalism; that is, strengthening the hand of states versus the federal government."

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