James Saranteas is a civil litigation attorney and political and legal commentator for The Fulcrum. His legal career includes trial and appellate work, teaching appellate advocacy at Loyola University Chicago and volunteer coaching with Duke Law's Moot Court Board. He volunteers with Lawyers Defending American Democracy's Meeting the Moment program. He holds a law degree from Loyola University Chicago and a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration from Knox College.
We have documented 1 statement by James Saranteas, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.
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Role at the time: Lawyers Defending American Democracy volunteer, writing commentary
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Saranteas opposes the proposed arch and argues that the administration needs congressional authorization and compliance with other legal requirements. He also objects to its effects on the memorial site and views. His assertions that the project is unconstitutional or could involve criminal misuse of funds are his legal arguments, rather than court findings.
“The project is unconstitutional, illegal, and patently un-American.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)James Saranteas argues against the proposed archSigned commentary; congressional authorization and separation of powers
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He expressly opposes the project and argues that proceeding would violate legal requirements.
Four plaintiffs represented by Public Citizen seek to stop the proposed Memorial Circle arch without new congressional authorization. The administration invokes a 1925 bridge law and disputes the grounds for suit. A new injunction motion is pending, with the government's response due October 28.
