Blog•Mar 16, 2026
Judicial Notice (03.15.26): ‘Swinging Dicks’
Lawrence VanDyke, a former deputy solicitor general, faced a heated Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in March 2026 when a senator questioned his potential bias against LGBTQ litigants. VanDyke responded emotionally, defending his judicial philosophy, and the exchange was widely circulated in the media. The incident spotlighted the growing scrutiny of judicial nominees amid cultural and political tensions. It also raised questions about the balance between personal beliefs and impartial adjudication on the federal bench.
