Before the Court
The Justices Weigh in During Oral Arguments
At 10:02 a.m. on October 5, 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 04-623, Alberto R. Gonzales, et al. v. State of Oregon, et al. At 11:02 a.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Paul D. Clement, acting solicitor general, and Robert M. Atkinson, attorney for the State of Oregon, et al. Questions are presented from nine Supreme Court Justices. Argument on behalf of Alberto R.Gonzales, et al.JUSTICE GINSBURG: May I ask you about the position this Court took in [Washington v.] Glucksberg [1997]? That is,…
