Tulane law professor being vetted for possible federal appeals court appointment

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Stephen M. Griffin, Professor in Constitutional Law, Tulane University
Possible Nominee, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
54 Years Old

"There is no road to fundamental reform or abolition of direct democracy without addressing the flaws and equally problematic record of representative government. When we critique direct democracy, we must also acknowledge and critique the flaws of government by legislature. In many ways, they are two aspects of the same problem—the lack of trust in government. This will continue to be a major problem for American constitutionalism." http://www.pennjcl.com/issues/11/11.3/11-3_Griffin.pdf

WASHINGTON -- The White House is vetting a Tulane University law professor for a possible appointment to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Stephen Griffin wasn't on a list of four potential nominees that Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., sent to President Barack Obama last November, but is undergoing a background check for the court vacancy, sources said Monday.

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