January 27, 2006 Presented by: Case Western Reserve University Law Review Symposium Summary: Does Avoiding Constitutional Questions Promote Judicial Independence? Recent events, such as selection of Supreme Court justices, the proposed Kelo eminent domain legislation, and the Schiavo congressional intervention statute, have brought issues of judicial independence and judicial accountability to the forefront. The interplay between Congress and the judiciary exposes balance of power issues that dictate where and how crucial decisions are made. This symposium will examine recent congressional action and discuss future solutions to controversies surrounding the federal judiciary. Speakers Include Samuel R. Bagenstos, Washington University School of Law Susan A. Bandes, DePaul University College of Law Melvyn R. Durchslag, Case Western Reserve University School of Law Jonathan L. Entin, Case Western Reserve University School of Law Charles G. Geyh, Indiana University School of Law Marci A. Hamilton, Yeshiva University, Cardozo School of Law Erik M. Jensen, Case Western Reserve University School of Law Lisa A. Kloppenberg, University of Dayton School of Law William P. Marshall, University of North Carolina School of Law Ronald C. Kahn, Oberlin College Martin H. Redish, Northwestern University School of Law Robert N. Strassfeld, Case Western Reserve University School of Law Mark V. Tushnet, Georgetown University Law Center