9th Circuit Court of Appeals judge dies at 87

[highplainsdem]

Source: The Hill

Judge Stephen Reinhardt, a circuit judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and a champion of liberal causes on the court, died Thursday at the age of 87.

BuzzFeed News reports that Reinhardt died unexpectedly during an appointment at a dermatologist's office Thursday afternoon, according to a court spokesman. The 87-year-old judge was first appointed to the bench by former President Carter in 1980.

Reinhardt, who served on one of the notoriously liberal courts in California, issued many prominent decisions during his tenure including a 2012 decision striking down California's ban on gay marriage.

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Reinhardt also came into conflict with the Trump administration in recent months, declaring last year that unaccompanied minor undocumented immigrants have the right to periodic bond hearings as well as a separate decision calling a Trump order to deport a Mexican man "inhumane."

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Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/380947-9th-circuit-court-of-appeals-judge-dies-at-87

[PJMcK]

1. Uh, oh

I don't like the sound of this.

I hope his family finds peace.

[kysrsoze]

2. Shit

[herding cats]

3. He was called the Liberal Lion.

[BigmanPigman]

4. Oh shit!

[highplainsdem]

5. Tweet from Laurence Tribe:

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A wise and brilliant jurist and a great friend, Stephen Reinhardt of the 9th Circuit, died today. As recently as yesterday, he was as vigorous and vibrant as ever. His intellectual rigor was matched only by his progressive instincts and compassion. The world is a darker place.

[riversedge]

8. wonderful tribute for Judge Reinhardt

[Cryptoad]

6. Did they check and see if he died from,,,,

exposure to a russian nerve gas agent????????

[jmowreader]

16. He probably just died from being 87 years old. That's been known to happen.

Very sad, though; he was one of the good ones.

[hardluck]

7. Sad to hear

My wife argued her first 9th Circuit case in front of him. He wrote the majority opinion in her favor.

[2left4u]

9. How is he replaced?

[DetroitLegalBeagle]

10. Presidential appointment

All federal judges are appointed by the President, with Senate approval.

[fallout87]

12. By donald trump

[2left4u]

13. Great

He will be missed

[DesertRat]

11. R.I.P. Judge Reinhardt

[BumRushDaShow]

14. Fortunately the 9th is still overwhelming Democratic despite the vacancies

R.I.P. to this justice, condolences to his family, and thank you for your service sir!

[mahatmakanejeeves]

15. "In addition to everything else, Judge Reinhardt once asked Marilyn Monroe out."

In addition to everything else, Judge Reinhardt once asked Marilyn Monroe out. She suggested the next weekend but he had to travel to New Haven to start Law School. Another good reason to attend your nearby state school.

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[onetexan]

17. Here's another bit where he says "Trump has Exposed 'Intellectual Rot' of Republican Party"

https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/schmidt-trump-has-exposed-intellectual-rot-of-republican-party-782256707624