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Rehnquist Slams Congress


— January 1, 2004

The nation’s top judge has sharply criticized Congress over the issues of judicial salaries and laws tightening federal sentencing guidelines.

In his annual report on the federal judiciary, Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist said Congress should have sought the judiciary’s advice before limiting judges’ ability to impose lighter sentences.

Details here from CNN.


The nation’s top judge has sharply criticized Congress over the issues of judicial salaries and laws tightening federal sentencing guidelines.

In his annual report on the federal judiciary, Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist said Congress should have sought the judiciary’s advice before limiting judges’ ability to impose lighter sentences.

Details here from CNN.

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