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Jay A. Sekulow, March 14, 2007
Jay A. Sekulow, March 14, 2007

Jay Alan Sekulow (born June 10, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American Attorney and Radio Host. Events 1190 - Third Crusade: Frederick I Barbarossa drowns in the Sally River while leading an army to Jerusalem Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An attorney at law (or attorney-at-law) in the United States is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute He currently serves as Chief Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), an international public interest law firm and educational organization. The American Center for Law & Justice was founded in 1990 by evangelical Pat Robertson as a nonprofit public interest law firm

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Education

Sekulow graduated cum laude from Mercer University, receiving both a bachelor's degree and a doctor of jurisprudence while serving as an editorial staff member of the Mercer Law Review. Latin honors are Latin phrases used to indicate the level of academic distinction with which an Academic degree was earned Mercer University is an independent private, Coeducational, University with a Baptist heritage located in the U Juris Doctor (abbreviated JD or JD, from the Latin, Teacher of Law) is a first professional graduate degree and Professional He also received a Ph. D. from Regent University, authoring his dissertation on the subject of American Legal History. Regent University is a private Coeducational Interdenominational Christian university located in Virginia Beach, Virginia A dissertation (also called thesis or disquisition) is a document that presents the author's Research and findings and is submitted in support of candidature

Career

As a young lawyer, Sekulow worked in the Office of Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service as a tax trial attorney, bringing suit in the United States Tax Court on behalf of the United States Department of Treasury. A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law as an attorney, Counsel or Solicitor; a person The The United States Tax Court is a federal Trial court of record established by Congress under Article I of the U The United States Department of the Treasury is a Cabinet department and the Treasury of the United States government. [1]

In 1990, Sekulow became the director of The American Center for Law and Justice, a conservative religious organization founded by evangelist Pat Robertson as a counterweight to the American Civil Liberties Union. The American Center for Law & Justice was founded in 1990 by evangelical Pat Robertson as a nonprofit public interest law firm Evangelism is the Christian practice of proselytisation. The intention of most evangelism is to effect Eternal salvation to those who do not follow the Marion Gordon "Pat" Robertson (born March 22 1930 is a controversial Televangelist from the United States. The American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU) consists of two separate Non-profit organizations the ACLU Foundation a 501(c(3 organization which focuses

In addition to his duties as Chief Counsel for the ACLJ, Sekulow hosts Jay Sekulow Live!, a syndicated daily radio program that airs on nearly 850 stations nationwide, broadcast on terrestrial radio, as well as XM and Sirius. Radio is the transmission of signals by Modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible Light. This live call-in program focuses on legal and legislative battles currently underway across America, occasionally featuring in-studio guests such as Jackie Mason and Chuck Colson. Jackie Mason (born Yacov Moshe Maza, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin) is an American stand-up comedian. Kingdoms in Conflict (1988 but I don't know where--> Charles (Chuck Wendell Colson (born October 16 [2][3] He is also the host of ACLJ This Week, a weekly television news program broadcast on TBN. The Trinity Broadcasting Network ( TBN) is a Christian television network headquartered in Costa Mesa California with studios in Irving Texas [4]

In 2007, Sekulow endorsed Mitt Romney's presidential campaign. A political campaign is an organized effort which seeks to influence the decision making process within a specific group [5]

Cases before the Supreme Court

Sekulow has argued in front of the United States Supreme Court quite frequently throughout the course of his career. The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. Beginning in 1987 with a case involving Jews for Jesus and their clash with Los Angeles International Airport’s policy against free speech, Sekulow quickly became one of the preeminent advocates for religious liberty cases in front of the Supreme Court. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Jews for Jesus is a Christian evangelistic organization that focuses specifically on the conversion of Jews to Christianity, viewing its followers Los Angeles International Airport is the primary Airport serving Los Angeles, California, the second-most populated metropolitan area of Freedom of religion is the freedom of an individual or community in public or private to manifest religion or belief in teaching practice worship and observance He specializes in arguing key issues of the First Amendment, squaring off against formidable opponents such as current Chief Justice John Roberts, the Deputy Solicitor General at the time. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is part of the United States Bill of Rights that expressly prohibits the United States Congress The Chief Justice of the United States is the head of the judicial branch of the government of the United States, and presides over the U John Glover Roberts Jr (born January 27 1955) is the seventeenth and current Chief Justice of the United States. The United States Solicitor General is the individual appointed to argue for the Government of the United States in front of the Supreme Court of the United States [6]

Case: Date: Argument: Result:
Board of Airport Commissioners v. Jews for Jesus[7] 1987 Arguing on behalf of Jews for Jesus, Sekulow argued that LAX’s policy banning all “First Amendment activities” violated the organization’s right to free speech. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Judgment for Jews for Jesus.
Board of Education of Westside Community Schools v. Mergens[8] 1990 Sekulow argued on behalf of students who were denied their request to form a Bible and Prayer club at their school. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth Judgment for the Students.
U. S. v. Kokinda. [6] 1990 Sekulow argued on behalf of two volunteers of the National Democratic Policy Committee who were arrested after refusing to leave the sidewalk near a post office. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The LaRouche movement is an international political and cultural movement which promotes Lyndon LaRouche and his ideas including a commitment to "what A post office is a facility authorized by a Postal system for the posting receipt sorting handling transmission or delivery of Mail. Judgment for the United States
Lee v. ISKCON[9] 1992 Sekulow served as co-counsel, arguing on behalf of ISKCON against a regulation that prohibited distribution of literature in airport terminals. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness ( ISKCON) also known as 'the Hare Krishna ' movement is one of several Vaishnava groups Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Literature is the Art of written works Literally translated the word means "acquaintance with letters" (from Latin littera letter Judgment for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Bray v. Alexandria Women’s Health Clinic 1993 Sekulow argued on behalf of anti-abortion activists who were originally found as violating a statute by conducting demonstrations at abortion clinics. Bray v Alexandria Women's Health Clinic, was a United States Abortion rights case ( January 13, 1993) which affirmed that Ku Klux Klan Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The abortion debate refers to discussion and controversy surrounding the moral and legal status of Abortion. Activism, in a general sense can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change An abortion clinic is a medical facility that performs or specializes in Abortions Such Clinics may be public medical centers or private medical practices Judgment for the Activists.
Lamb’s Chapel v. Center Moriches School District[10] 1993 In another case involving use of school property, Sekulow represented Lamb’s Chapel, and their right to show religious-oriented films in a school after-hours. Moriches is a hamlet (and Census-designated place) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) A school (from Greek σχολεῖον - scholeion) is an Institution designed to allow and encourage Students (or "pupils" Judgment for the Church.
Schenck v. Pro-Choice Network of Western New York 1997 Sekulow argued on behalf of Schenck, challenging a District court ruling that provided for speech-free floating “bubble zones” surrounding abortion clinics. Schenck v Pro-Choice Network of Western New York, 519 US 357 ( 1997) was a case heard before the United States Supreme Court. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Judgment for Schenck.
Hill v. Colorado 2000 This case revolved around protestors’ rights to distribute literature in front of abortion clinics, and a statute that barred them from approaching a non-consenting person. Hill v Colorado, 530 US 703 (2000 was a United States Supreme Court decision 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Consent as a term of jurisprudence is a possible defence (an Excuse or justification against civil or criminal liability Sekulow argued that the “eight foot rule” was unconstitutional. Constitutionality is the status of a law, a procedure or an act's accordance with the laws or guidelines set forth in the applicable Constitution. Judgment for the Colorado.
Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe 2000 Sekulow argued that prayer, initiated and led by students at football games, did not violate the Establishment Clause. Santa Fe Independent School Dist v Doe, 530 US 290 ( 2000) was a case heard before the United States Supreme Court. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Prayer is the act of attempting to communicate with a Deity or spirit American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment refers to the first of several pronouncements in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, stating that " Judgment for the School District.
McConnell v. FEC 2003 In a highly publicized case, Sekulow, on behalf of a group of students, argued that a portion of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 violated the First Amendment and was thus unconstitutional. McConnell v Federal Election Commission, 540 US 93 ( 2003) is a case in which the United States Supreme Court upheld the Constitutionality Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 ( BCRA, McCain–Feingold Act,) is United States federal law that amended the Federal Election Campaign Judgment for the Students.
Locke v. Davey 2003 Sekulow argued that a statute excluding theology students from publicly funded scholarships was unconstitutional. Locke v Davey,, is a United States Supreme Court decision upholding the Constitutionality of a Washington publicly funded Scholarship Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Theology is the study of a god or the gods from a religious perspective A scholarship is an award of access to an institution or a financial aid award for an individual student scholar for the purpose of furthering their Education Judgment for Locke.
Pleasant Grove City v. Pleasant Grove is a city in Utah County Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo &ndash Orem, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area Summum[11] 2008 Sekulow will be challenging a Tenth Circuit opinion allowing Summum to erect a monument alongside a Ten Commandments monument donated to the city by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is a federal court with Appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts For other uses of Summum, see Summum (disambiguation. Summum is a Religion and Philosophy The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, are a list of religious and moral imperatives that according to Judeo-Christian tradition were authored by God and given Fraternal Order of Eagles International ( FOE) is a Fraternal organization that was founded on February 6, 1898, in Seattle Washington Oral Arguments to be heard in the Fall session of 2008.


In addition to his work as a Supreme Court advocate, Sekulow, as lead counsel of the ACLJ, has submitted several amicus briefs in support of conservative issues. Conservatism is a term used to describe political philosophies that favour Tradition, where tradition refers to various religious cultural or nationally defined Most notably, he has submitted amicus briefs in landmark cases such as Hamdi v. Rumsfeld, Rasul v. Bush, Gonzales v. Planned Parenthood, and Hein v. Freedom from Religion Foundation. Amicus curiae or amicus curiæ (plural amici curiae) is a Legal Latin phrase literally translated as "friend of the court" Hamdi v Rumsfeld, 542 US 507 ( 2004) was a US Supreme Court decision reversing the dismissal of a Habeas corpus petition Rasul v Bush, 542 US 466 (2004 is a landmark United States Supreme Court decision establishing that the U Gonzales v Carhart, 550 US ___ ( 2007) is a United States Supreme Court case which upheld the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of Hein v Freedom From Religion Foundation was a decision by the United States Supreme Court which ruled that taxpayers do not have the right to challenge the constitutionality His amicus briefs for Van Orden v. Perry and Wisconsin Right to Life v. FEC were cited by Justices John Paul Stevens and John Roberts respectively. Van Orden v Perry, 545 US 677 ( 2005) was a case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States of America, involving whether a government-sponsored The Supreme Court of the United States handed down sixteen Per curiam opinions during its 2005 term which lasted from October 3 2005 until October 1 2006 John Paul Stevens (born April 20, 1920) is currently the most senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. John Glover Roberts Jr (born January 27 1955) is the seventeenth and current Chief Justice of the United States. [12][13] Furthermore, he served as counsel to Robert and Mary Schindler during the controversy surrounding their daughter, Terry Schiavo. Theresa Marie Schindler "Terri" Schiavo ( December 3 1963 – March 31 2005 was an American woman who suffered brain damage and became dependent on a Feeding tube While he is widely acknowledged as a member of the Christian Right, Sekulow’s amicus brief in Morse v. Frederick was in support of the ACLU’s position; he argued that schools banning “offensive” speech would also be able to prohibit religious speech with which the administrators disagree. The Christian right is a term used predominantly in the United States to describe a spectrum of right-wing Christian political and social movements and Morse v Frederick, 127 S Ct 2618 ( 2007) was a First Amendment student free speech case in which the Supreme Court of the The American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU) consists of two separate Non-profit organizations the ACLU Foundation a 501(c(3 organization which focuses

Awards and Accomplishments

Sekulow has been honored numerous times throughout his career. In 1994, he was named to the National Law Journal’s Power List, which highlights some of the most prolific attorneys in America. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The National Law Journal, a US Periodical founded in 1978, reports legal information of national importance to attorneys including federal [14] In 1997, he was named to the American Lawyer’s Public Sector 45, a list dedicated to legal public servants who have made the most impact in their respective fields. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The American Lawyer is a monthly law Magazine. It was founded in 1979 by Steven Brill. See also Bureaucrat The term civil service has two distinct meanings Branch of governmental service in which individuals are hired on the basis [15] Following this accolade, the National Law Journal placed Dr. The National Law Journal, a US Periodical founded in 1978, reports legal information of national importance to attorneys including federal Sekulow in their highly coveted 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America list. [16] Most recently, Legal Times profiled him as one of the 90 Greatest Washington Lawyers of the Last 30 years, solidifying his place as one of the most renowned legal professionals in the United States today. [17]

Criticism

In November 2005 Legal Times published an article in which it was alleged that Sekulow "through the ACLJ and a string of interconnected nonprofit and for-profit entities, has built a financial empire that generates millions of dollars a year and supports a lavish lifestyle -- complete with multiple homes, chauffeur-driven cars, and a private jet that he once used to ferry Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. A non-profit organization ( abbreviated "NPO" also "not-for-profit" is a legally constituted Organization whose objective is to support or engage (born March 11, 1936) is an American Jurist and the second most senior Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States " The article quotes a number of former donors and supporters (none of whom were identified by name) who claim that Sekulow has engaged in a pattern of self-dealing to finance his "high-flying lifestyle. " The article reviewed hundreds of pages of financial, real estate and tax filings, outlining the corporate structure of the ACLJ and other closely held for-profit companies founded by Sekulow including CASE, PGMS, Regency and the similarly-named Center for Law and Justice, a for-profit law firm owned by Sekulow and two other ACLJ executives. [18]

According to a ranking by the American Institute of Philanthropy, a charity watchdog group, Sekulow is the 13th-highest-paid executive of a charitable organization in the United States if the given figure for his salary is accurate. The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP is a 501(c(3 nonprofit organization that was created by Daniel Borochoff in 1992 to address the continuing need for [18]

Personal

He is the father of Logan Sekulow, host of the talk show, The Logan Show. Logan Andrew Sekulow (born November 21, 1985) is an American Television Talk show host. The Logan Show is a weekly Christian-oriented musical/ Sketch comedy talk show hosted by Logan Sekulow. [19]

Sekulow also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for The Supreme Court Historical Society in Washington, DC. Trustee is a Legal term that refers to a holder of property on behalf of a beneficiary. The Supreme Court Historical Society is a private non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and communicating the history of the U Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D

Publications

References

  1. ^ ACLJ.org. Retrieved on 2008-5-13.
  2. ^ Comic Icon Jackie Mason ‘Hams it Up’ on National Radio Show ‘Jay Sekulow Live’. PRWeb Press Release Newswire (April 27, 2006). Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-5-13.
  3. ^ Prison Fellowship Founder Chuck Colson Special Guest on National Radio Show “Jay Sekulow Live!”. WDC Media News (August 22, 2006). Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 2008-5-13.
  4. ^ Our Programs: ACLJ This Week. Retrieved on 2008-5-13.
  5. ^ Zoll, Rachael (May 4, 2007). Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Romney travels to Pat Robertson's school. Associated Press. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Retrieved on 2007-12-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion
  6. ^ a b United States v. Kokinda, 497 U.S. 720 (1990).. Oyez.org. Oyezorg is Database and a comprehensive Online guide to the Supreme Court of the United States. Retrieved on 2008-5-29.
  7. ^ Board of Airport Commissioners v. Jews for Jesus, 482 U.S. 569 (1987).. Retrieved on 2008-5-29.
  8. ^ Board of Education of Westside Schools v. Mergens, 496 U.S. 226 (1990).. Retrieved on 2008-5-29.
  9. ^ Lee v. Int. Society for Krishna Consciousness, 505 U.S. 831 (1992).. Oyez.org. Oyezorg is Database and a comprehensive Online guide to the Supreme Court of the United States. Retrieved on 2008-5-29.
  10. ^ Lamb’s Chapel v. Center Moriches School District, 508 U.S. 284 (1993).. Oyez.org. Oyezorg is Database and a comprehensive Online guide to the Supreme Court of the United States. Retrieved on 2008-5-29.
  11. ^ Koons, Jennifer (April 8, 2008). Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common On the Docket: Pleasant Grove City, Utah v. Summum. Northwestern University. Retrieved on 2008-5-29.
  12. ^ Van Orden v. Perry, 545 U.S. 677 (2005). Van Orden v Perry, 545 US 677 ( 2005) was a case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States of America, involving whether a government-sponsored
  13. ^ Wisconsin Right to Life v. FEC, 546 U.S. 410 (2006).
  14. ^ “1994 Power List”, National Law Journal 16 (31), April 4, 1994 
  15. ^ “The Public Sector 45”, The American Lawyer: 81, Jan/Feb 1997 
  16. ^ “The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America”, National Law Journal 19 (35), April 28, 1997 
  17. ^ “90 Greatest Washington Lawyers of the Last 30 Years”, Legal Times 31 (20), May 19, 2008 
  18. ^ a b Mauro, Tony (November 1, 2005). Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Secrets of Jay Sekulow. Legal Times. Retrieved on 2007-12-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila
  19. ^ USA Religious News

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