One thing has always irked me about the fine educational institution situated in Huntington.
Marshall University is named for the father of judicial activism on the U.S. Supreme Court, John Marshall. His grand contribution to unrestrained judicial power, of course, was Marbury vs. Madison. This decision has been the guiding star for which countless judges nulify the will of the people and their elected representatives for over two centuries.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, one of the great modern heroes of the originalist movement is Clarence Thomas. Next week, he is speaking at the university named for the fourth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Marshall University President Stephen Kopp said the school community is pleased to have Thomas speak.
"It is a tremendous honor to have a United States Supreme Court Justice visit Marshall University," he said in the press release. "Although our institution is named after Chief Justice John Marshall, this will be the first time a justice of our nation's highest court has visited one of our campuses. We look forward to learning more about Justice Thomas and hearing his presentation on Sept. 10."
Thomas joined the Supreme Court on Oct. 23, 1991, after being nominated by then-President George H. W. Bush.
Monday's event is open to the public, but seating will be limited. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and AARP members are asked to bring their local membership cards to receive priority seating.
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