Andrew Cohen

Andrew Cohen is a contributing editor at The Atlantic, 60 Minutes' first-ever legal analyst, and a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice. He is also chief analyst for CBS Radio News and has won a Murrow Award as one of the nation's leading legal journalists. More

Andrew Cohen is a Murrow Award-winning legal analyst and commentator. He covers legal events and issues for CBS News' 60 Minutes and CBS Radio News and its hundreds of affiliates around the country. He is also a contributing editor at The Atlantic, where he focuses his writing upon the intersection of law and politics.He is the winner of the American Bar Association’s 2012 Silver Gavel Award for his Atlantic commentary about the death penalty in America and the winner of the Humane Society’s 2012 Genesis Award for his coverage of the plight of America’s wild horses. A racehorse owner and breeder, Cohen also is a two-time winner of both the John Hervey and O’Brien Awards for distinguished commentary about horse racing. Follow Andrew on Twitter at @CBSAndrew.

Gingrich's Dangerous Plan to Subpoena Federal Judges, Part II

Gingrich's Dangerous Plan to Subpoena Federal Judges, Part II

The question has been settled for more than 200 years: Hauling a judge before Congress to defend an unpopular decision is unconstitutional. More »

Gingrich: Time to Subpoena Federal Judges

Gingrich: Time to Subpoena Federal Judges

The candidate wants to teach judges a lesson by calling them to account on Capitol Hill. Here are just two reasons why that's a terrible idea. More »

Justice John Paul Stevens, the Memoir and the Man

Justice John Paul Stevens, the Memoir and the Man

The retired justice's new book mirrors his work on the High Court for 35 years-- steady, courteous and humble More »

On Capitol Hill, The Stephen and Nino Show Wows 'Em

On Capitol Hill, The Stephen and Nino Show Wows 'Em

On Wednesday, Justices Breyer and Scalia chatted with the Senate Judiciary Committee about the role of judges More »

The Underwear Bomber Goes to Trial

The Underwear Bomber Goes to Trial

His courtroom antics prove we shouldn't be afraid of public trials for al-Qaeda defendants: the more people see of this suspect, the less scary he becomes More »

Where Is the Judicial Branch on Targeted Killings?

Where Is the Judicial Branch on Targeted Killings?

The American people deserve a better explanation from the courts about the legality of the Obama Administration's hit list More »

The Top 10 Supreme Court Previews

The Top 10 Supreme Court Previews

Can't get enough pre-season Court coverage? A legal analyst rounds up the case previews worth reading this weekend. More »

The Red Sox Weren't Cursed, They Were Just Terrible

The Red Sox Weren't Cursed, They Were Just Terrible

Understanding how Boston blew its chances at a playoff spot this year More »

Supreme Court Preview: The Words of Summer

Supreme Court Preview: The Words of Summer

What did the justices do on their summer breaks? They traveled, taught international law, and spoke about the Court's inherent civility. More »

The Rich, Powerful Legacy of Andy Rooney

The Rich, Powerful Legacy of Andy Rooney

The broadcast legend is a great writer who earned the right to say whatever he wants to say More »

Supreme Court Preview: The Roberts Legacy Term?

Supreme Court Preview: The Roberts Legacy Term?

The coming term will be one of the most challenging in decades -- and it may define the chief justice's career More »

At State Courts, Budgets Are Tight and Lives Are in Limbo

At State Courts, Budgets Are Tight and Lives Are in Limbo

Slashed funding and judicial layoffs have left too many Americans waiting for their cases to be heard More »

The Death of Troy Davis

The Death of Troy Davis

The Georgia execution reminds us of the flaws in our capital punishment system More »

$16 for a Muffin?! A Justice Department Boondoggle

$16 for a Muffin?! A Justice Department Boondoggle

Yes, hotel food is overpriced. But $16 muffins, $5 sodas, and $8 cups of coffee are still pretty pricey for a government agency -- or anyone. More »

The Death Penalty: Why We Fight for Equal Justice

The Death Penalty: Why We Fight for Equal Justice

The Buck and Davis cases are a reminder of how far we've come, and how far we have to go, toward fair and accurate capital punishment in America. More »

Supreme Court Stays Execution of Duane Buck in Texas

Supreme Court Stays Execution of Duane Buck in Texas

With hours to go before lethal injection, justices agreed to hear Buck's appeal to the death sentence he was given after a racially tainted trial More »

Perry Fundraises in Iowa as Tonight's Prisoner Execution in Texas Moves Forward

Perry Fundraises in Iowa as Tonight's Prisoner Execution in Texas Moves Forward

Without an (unlikely) intervention from the Texas governor or the Supreme Court, Duane Edward Buck will die this evening More »

Coming Thursday: Another Texas Execution Under Perry

Coming Thursday: Another Texas Execution Under Perry

The governor and state justice system are denying due process to a death-row inmate whose sentencing hearing was tainted by racist testimony More »

On Judicial Nominees, Sen. Coburn's Crusade Goes Interstate

On Judicial Nominees, Sen. Coburn's Crusade Goes Interstate

Now the Oklahoma senator is refusing to approve federal nominees from around his state because they are well-versed in international law More »

Latest Health-Care Ruling a Double Win for Obama

Latest Health-Care Ruling a Double Win for Obama

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the state of Virgina has no case to sue the government over federal heath care reform More »

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