Religious Rallies Blast Judicial Power

Rallies in Tennessee led by conservative religious leaders including the Rev. James Dobson expressed criticism of judicial authorities for their perceived "arrogance" and called for a constitutional amendment limiting the ability of the Supreme Court to overturn acts of Congress.

The gatherings in Nashville and Louisville were attended by thousands of like-minded parishioners, many of whom appeared to support the sentiments of speakers who blasted liberal critics of the Bush Administration's judicial nominees and praised the nomination of John Roberts, the candidate President Bush recently proposed to succeed retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Liberal groups have questioned Judge Robert's commitment to abortion rights, and a controversial television ad was withdrawn by the pro-choice group NARAL after a Senator friendly to its cause wrote it a highly critical letter.

For more information, see this article in the Chicago Tribune, dated August 15, 2005.