An opinion piece written by Paul Collins, Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science at UMass Amherst has appeared in a number of news outlets. In the piece, which was co-authored by Artemus Ward of Northern Illinois University, Collins says, “Our extensive research on the Supreme Court shows life tenure, while well-intended, has had unforeseen consequences. It skews how the confirmation process and judicial decision-making work, and causes justices who want to retire to behave like political operatives.” (Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Rome News-Tribune, 7/8/21)
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