http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/american-courts Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Mon, 18 May 2026 14:14:59 -0400 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:14:59 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/995/predicting-the-fate-of-the-judiciary-after-obama By Sarah E. Pugh - One often-admired trait of the federal courts is their apolitical nature. Judges that are appointed for lifetime tenure do not face the pressures that come with reelection and trying to please constituents. While this may be true, much of the judiciary has its roots in politics – judges are nominated by the President and then confirmed by the Senate respectively, thus exposing them to the hyperpolarization of the current political system. Under the Obama Administration, the judiciary has provided a unique set of challenges and obstacles and will likely become a significant part of the Obama... Sun, 08 Feb 2015 11:08 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/995/predicting-the-fate-of-the-judiciary-after-obama