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In talking about his new memoir, Five Chiefs, Justice Stevens gave the New York Times a great quote. It seems that after decades on the highest Court, Stevens is not inclined to sit by designation:

“I kind of like not having to read a lot of briefs and get reversed by my former colleagues.”

I think you are entitled to not have to read a lot of briefs and get reversed, Justice Stevens. By the way, the memoir sounds fascinating — the premise is his discussion of five Supreme Court chief justices he has worked with and known, as a law clerk, lawyer, judge and justice. Check it out.

Jordan Formally Presented to Judiciary Committee

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Senators Nelson and Rubio this week formally presented the nomination of Judge Adalberto J. Jordán to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Senators’ recommendation was glowing — and if you are a geek like me you can watch the recorded version of the hearing, linked on the committee’s page for the hearing (the presentation of Judge Jordán begins at 27:25, and the questioning of Judge Jordán begins at 40:43, and runs through 54:10). Judge Jordan’s official questionnaire [.pdf] is available on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s website. After some confusion on how to pronounce Judge Jordán’s name (he told Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar to pronounce it with the Anglo way, Jordan), Jordán thanked his family and chambers staff and handled the questioning quite well. Notably, he cited to his experiences in sitting by designation as helpful to the job he will hopefully have. A big hurdle down for Judge Jordán.

Adalberto Jordan Nominated to Eleventh Circuit

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President Obama has nominated Southern District of Florida Judge Adalberto J. Jordán to fill the Eleventh Circuit vacancy left by the Honorable Susan H. Black taking senior status. Here’s hoping the wheels of politics turn smoothly and the nomination proceeds quickly. And congratulations, Judge Jordán!