Nancy Gertner
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Judge Nancy Gertner was appointed to the bench in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, and retired in September of 2011 to join the faculty of Harvard Law School. Her autobiography, "In Defense of Women: Memoirs of an Unrepentant Advocate," was published in 2011.
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The Supreme Court 'kneecapped' the lower federal courts. Or did it?
The courts continue to be the only bulwark against an overreaching executive, writes Nancy Gertner, a former U.S. District Court judge. After the high court’s ruling on nationwide injunctions, it...
Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for his actions on Jan. 6
Four lower court judges have already concluded that Donald Trump is not immune from the accusations in the government’s January 6 indictment. The Supreme Court is not making its decision...
A 1989 statute prevents Supreme Court justices from accepting honoraria. Justice Thomas found a workaround
Judges have been prohibited from receiving honoraria or any other gifts since the Ethics Reform Act of 1989. The statutory ban covered all judges, members of the Supreme Court and...
What Gov. Maura Healey should do about crime
The new governor should look to one of her predecessors, former Gov. Michael Dukakis, as a role model, writes Nancy Gertner.
Ketanji Brown Jackson isn't a radical — despite what the GOP wants you to think
Conservatives want to discredit Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, writes retired federal Judge Nancy Gertner. Here's why their criticism doesn't hold up.
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The Lawlessness Of The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has refused to block a blatantly unconstitutional Texas law prohibiting most abortions. Why? Power, writes retired federal judge Nancy Gertner, plain and simple.
Judge Nancy Gertner On Vaccine Mandates, Challenges To Abortion Rights
Can the president mandate shots? And how well is Massachusetts protected from these and other iconic legal battles of the moment? We turn to Nancy Gertner, retired federal judge, senior...
Judge Gertner On The Law: Boston School Texts, DACA
We're joined by Nancy Gertner, retired federal judge, senior lecturer at Harvard Law School, and WBUR Legal Analyst.
The Battle Between Mayor Janey And Commissioner White Continues
WBUR's Ally Jarmanning brings us the latest on this still developing story. We also break down the legal arguments with Nancy Gertner, retired federal judge, senior lecturer at Harvard Law...
Guns, Abortion, Mayoral Powers And Free Speech
Legal battles from the city of Boston to the Supreme Court could affect our future here in the Commonwealth. We'll get caught up on what's happening with retired federal judge...