Hearing of the 
United States Court of Appeals for the
 Armed Forces

April 15, 2015
 | 12 p.m.
 | Room 2260, University of Wisconsin Law School

The University of Wisconsin Law School cordially invites you to attend the hearing of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces on Wednesday, April 15, 12 – 1 p.m.

The Court will hear arguments from counsel in the case United States v. Keefauver. In addition, UW Law 2L students, Jake Blair and Veronica Sustic, have prepared an amicus brief on behalf of the government and Sustic will present an oral argument.  Catherine White and Curtis Hinca, 2L students, have prepared the amicus brief for the appellant; Hinca will also present an oral argument. Following the hearing, the Court will hold a short and informal question and answer session, followed by a reception. For questions, contact Lynn Thompson at lynn.thompson@wisc.edu.

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As part of its Project Outreach initiative, the USCAAF on occasion departs its courthouse in Washington, DC, and holds hearings at law schools, military bases, and other locations. The UW Law School is very pleased to be a part of the Court’s Project Outreach this year.

The USCAAF is the highest U.S. military court; it reviews decisions of four intermediate military appeals courts (Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy-Marine Corps). The United States Supreme Court reviews cases directly from the USCAAF. The USCAAF exercises worldwide appellate jurisdiction over members of the armed forces on active duty and other persons subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The Court is composed of five civilian judges appointed for 15-year terms by the president with the advice and consent of the senate. All five judges will be at the April 15 hearing.

Submitted by Law School News on April 7, 2015

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