Last updated on:
2/28/2008 |
Author: ProCon.org
Lawrence K. Karlton, JD Biography
- Title:
- Judge of the U.S. District Court of Eastern District of California
- Position:
- Con to the question "Should the Words “under God” Be in the US Pledge of Allegiance?"
- Reasoning:
-
“Because this court is bound by the Ninth Circuit’s holding in [Newdow v. U.S. Congress], it follows that the school districts’ policies violate the Establishment Clause.”
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California ruling, Sep. 14, 2005
- Involvement and Affiliations:
-
- Assumed senior status for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 2000
- Served as chief judge for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 1983-1990
- Confirmed by the Senate for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 1979
- Nominated by Jimmy Carter for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 1979
- Judge, Superior Court of California, Sacramento County, 1976-1979
- Private practice, Sacramento, California, 1962-1976
- Civilian legal officer, Sacramento Army Depot, 1960-1962
- U.S. Army, 1958-1960
- Education:
-
- JD, Columbia Law School, 1958
- Other:
-
- Ruled the Pledge of Allegiance is unconstitutional, citing earlier 9th Circuit Decision, Sep. 14, 2005