Last summer, federal judicial nominee Arvo Mikkanen published “The Federal Prosecution of Juveniles” in a special issue of the United States Attorneys’ Bulletin on “Indian Tribal Matters.”
Here is that article: 2010 July – Federal Prosecution of Juveniles – Indian Tribal Matters.
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Interesting article. I’m surprised there is any fight over a district court judicial opening for him – maybe it’s a stepping stone to a higher court?
FYI: http://newsok.com/american-indian-leader-backs-judicial-nominee/article/3539299
It looks like Coburn and Inhofe object, but refuse to elaborate on why.