Sentence examples for likely justice from inspiring English sources

Meanwhile, Alito is the least likely justice to show a glimmer of concern for the rights of criminal defendants.

With his departure, lawyers and legal scholars say, Chief Justice John Roberts becomes the most likely justice to cast a fifth vote against partisan gerrymanders.

In such an environment, it is more likely justice will result for the indigent client while the aspiring attorney will be enriched by the pro bono experience, "instilling in many a commitment for life," as Mr. Udell hopes.

Among them, Alito was the most likely justice to let a law stand when it was favored by the political right — and the second most likely (behind only Thomas) to kick a liberal-oriented law to the curb.

It also could be that the court is closely divided on the issue and that neither side is confident how a pivotal member — most likely Justice Anthony M. Kennedy — would vote if forced to make a choice.

Based on its weight and talon size, the injured bird is likely Justice, the male of the beloved pair, said Dan Rauch, a wildlife biologist with the District's Department of Energy and Environment.

It seems likely that Justice John Paul Stevens and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg will step down before Obama's term is over.

Thus, in non-unanimous decisions, the other Justices were 6 times more likely than Justice Rehnquist to find a law in violation of "the freedom of speech, or of the press".

That option seemed likely to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who revealed last week that the justices might opt to wait.

Since the base is secure, it is likely that Justice Souter was attacked between there and his home.

For one thing, with sharp-witted counsel on both sides making the strongest possible arguments, it is more likely that justice will be done.