Senate Filibuster Debate (Rutgers-Camden Experts)

The threat of eliminating the filibuster in the U.S. Senate raises many political and legal questions. The following experts from Rutgers UniversityCamden are available to discuss the impact of the nuclear option upon the nation:

Prof. JAY FEINMAN, a professor at the Rutgers University School of Law at Camden, is the author of the book Un-Making Law: The Conservative Campaign to Roll Back the Common Law (Beacon Press, 2004). He also is well known for his books Law 101: Everything You Need to Know About the American Legal System (Oxford University Press, 2000) and 1001 Legal Words You Need to Know (Oxford University Press, 2003), which seek to translate legal language for everyday citizens. He can discuss:

* How the removal of the filibuster deteriorates American law

* How politicians manipulate the law

* General legal issues

Office: (856) 225-6367

Home: (856) 795-1289

Email: feinman@camden.rutgers.edu

Prof. EARL MALTZ, a professor at the Rutgers University School of Law at Camden, is a highly regarded expert on U.S. Constitutional law and the U.S. Supreme Court. The author of several books about constitutional law and Supreme Court jurisprudence, he can discuss:

* Constitutional law and history

* The role of the Supreme Court in Senate operations

Home: (610) 527-5353

Email: emaltz@camden.rutgers.edu

Dr. ALAN TARR is a professor of political science at Rutgers UniversityCamden, where he also directs the Center for State Constitutional Studies. He can discuss:

* How the nuclear option alters the political landscape

* The impact of the filibuster elimination at the state level

Office: (856) 225-2970

Home: (856) 727-1032

Email: tarr@camden.rutgers.edu

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