Terri Love
Democrat | Louisiana
Candidate Profile
Activist
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Terri Love
Party
Democrat
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
Justice, 7th Supreme Court Dist.
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Jackson State University, Jackson, B.A., 1983
Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, J.D., 1986
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, LL.M., 2004
WORK & MILITARY
N/A
AFFILIATIONS
Greater Saint Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church, Member, Activity Director for Seniors, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Chair of the Cancer Survivor Luncheon, New Orleans MLK, Jr. Holiday Planning Commission, Chair, 2019 and 2020
College Track, Mentor, Family Justice Center
Board Member, Jackson State University’s Development Board, Board Member
Amistad Research Center’s Board of Directors, Board Member, Several Baptist Association Scholarship Committees
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Judge of the LA 4th Circuit Court of Appeal, 20
Judge of Civil District Court for Orleans Parish, 5
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Judge Ad Hoc of Juvenile Court of Orleans Parish, 1
Chief Deputy City Attorney for New Orleans, 1
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
LIBERAL (2)
Forum for Equality Louisiana
Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
A broad range of community, & faith-based leaders.
I'm awaiting further info from elected leaders.
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Agree
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
No Answer
The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in public school buildings or court houses.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
As a jurist, I hold the pronouncement of the Constitution to be my guiding principle - that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof".
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
As a jurist, I hold the pronouncement of the Constitution to be my guiding principle - that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof".
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Agree
George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
Strongly Agree
George Washington's comment that “Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society” is still true today.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a lifelong Baptist and an active and engaged Christian, affiliated with the Full Gospel Baptist denomination.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a lifelong Baptist and an active and engaged Christian, affiliated with the Full Gospel Baptist denomination.
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Bostock v. Clayton County, which justice’s opinion most closely aligns with your opinion of whether the protections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 should be extended to the LGBTQ community?
Prohibited by the Canons
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court decision Bostock v. Clayton County, which justice’s opinion most closely aligns with your opinion of whether the protections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 should be extended to the LGBTQ community?
Prohibited by the Canons
What types of pro bono work have you done?
Prior to becoming a member of the judiciary, I handled numerous family matters pro bono. Upon becoming a member of the judiciary, I was prohibited from engaging in any pro bono work by the Judicial Cannons. However, I remain committed to community service, which I accomplish through my church and various educational mentorship programs, among other activities.
What types of pro bono work have you done?
Prior to becoming a member of the judiciary, I handled numerous family matters pro bono. Upon becoming a member of the judiciary, I was prohibited from engaging in any pro bono work by the Judicial Cannons. However, I remain committed to community service, which I accomplish through my church and various educational mentorship programs, among other activities.
ABOUT YOU
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Democratic Primary, 2018 General Election
I voted in these primaries and general elections:
2012 Democratic Primary, 2012 General Election, 2014 Democratic Primary, 2014 General Election, 2016 Democratic Primary, 2016 General Election, 2018 Democratic Primary, 2018 General Election
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Moderate
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?
Moderate
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
As a member of the judiciary, I am guided by legal precedent and the duty to uphold the rule of law. I seek to ensure that all my rulings are consistent with legal precedent, fairly and equally applied to all involved parties.
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
As a member of the judiciary, I am guided by legal precedent and the duty to uphold the rule of law. I seek to ensure that all my rulings are consistent with legal precedent, fairly and equally applied to all involved parties.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Service on our highest court requires an advanced judicial education & deep understanding of the appellate process, both of which I possess. I have a zealous approach to judicial education, with an LL.M. in the Judicial Process & study at numerous judicial institutes, including the NYU School of Law's Institute for Appellate Judges, the George Mason School of Law Collegium in Economics & Law, the Brookings Institute, & the International Judicial Academy at The Hague, Netherlands. Additionally, I litigated for a decade & have served as a judge for 25 years, at all levels of the judiciary - from specialized courts, to trial court & appellate court. I've served in numerous leadership positions & worked extensively with the Supreme Court on initiatives to improve judicial efficiency. Last, I am fully committed to the legal system's fundamental objective - equal justice for all. This combination of education, experience, & commitment to public service qualifies me to serve as a Justice.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Service on our highest court requires an advanced judicial education & deep understanding of the appellate process, both of which I possess. I have a zealous approach to judicial education, with an LL.M. in the Judicial Process & study at numerous judicial institutes, including the NYU School of Law's Institute for Appellate Judges, the George Mason School of Law Collegium in Economics & Law, the Brookings Institute, & the International Judicial Academy at The Hague, Netherlands. Additionally, I litigated for a decade & have served as a judge for 25 years, at all levels of the judiciary - from specialized courts, to trial court & appellate court. I've served in numerous leadership positions & worked extensively with the Supreme Court on initiatives to improve judicial efficiency. Last, I am fully committed to the legal system's fundamental objective - equal justice for all. This combination of education, experience, & commitment to public service qualifies me to serve as a Justice.
In what areas of law have you practiced?
As a litigator, my practice included family law, civil law, & criminal law, with both public & private clients. As a judge, I have presided over hundreds of civil trials, juvenile court matters, & appellate proceedings on civil and criminal matters.
In what areas of law have you practiced?
As a litigator, my practice included family law, civil law, & criminal law, with both public & private clients. As a judge, I have presided over hundreds of civil trials, juvenile court matters, & appellate proceedings on civil and criminal matters.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No.
Why should the voters choose you?
I’m the only candidate with an in-depth experience of appellate operations, gained through legal practice, judicial service, post-law school judicial education, & administrative leadership. I’ve served as both a trial & appellate court judge, issuing hundreds of opinions & presiding over hundreds of trials. I attained an extensive post-law school judicial education & served as a leader on many administrative issues. I have a strong commitment to the rule of law & equal justice for all.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I've always been guided by the concept of God, family, the Christian belief of service to others, and a strong work ethic.
Why should the voters choose you?
I’m the only candidate with an in-depth experience of appellate operations, gained through legal practice, judicial service, post-law school judicial education, & administrative leadership. I’ve served as both a trial & appellate court judge, issuing hundreds of opinions & presiding over hundreds of trials. I attained an extensive post-law school judicial education & served as a leader on many administrative issues. I have a strong commitment to the rule of law & equal justice for all.
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I've always been guided by the concept of God, family, the Christian belief of service to others, and a strong work ethic.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The U.S. Constitution and my state constitution should be interpreted as living documents, rather than using a strict constructionist or originalist approach in judicial decisions.
Agree
The U.S. Constitution and my state constitution should be interpreted as living documents, rather than using a strict constructionist or originalist approach in judicial decisions.
Agree
There are times when American judges should alter U.S. case law in order to comply with foreign case law.
Disagree
There are times when American judges should alter U.S. case law in order to comply with foreign case law.
Disagree
Which current U.S. Supreme Court justice best reflects your judicial philosophy?
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Which current U.S. Supreme Court justice best reflects your judicial philosophy?
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
What is the proper use of legislative history in interpreting statutory law?
Legislative history is often utilized to ascertain legislative intent when interpreting statutes that are ambiguous or susceptible to different meanings.
What is the proper use of legislative history in interpreting statutory law?
Legislative history is often utilized to ascertain legislative intent when interpreting statutes that are ambiguous or susceptible to different meanings.
What possibilities should a judge exhaust before departing from precedent?
The rule of law and an adherence to precedent are the foundations of my judicial philosophy. However, I am always mindful of changing applications of recently enacted legislative pronouncements.
How should a judge determine which rights are protected by the Constitution even though they are not specifically mentioned?
Judges should approach the United States Constitution as a living, breathing document.
What possibilities should a judge exhaust before departing from precedent?
The rule of law and an adherence to precedent are the foundations of my judicial philosophy. However, I am always mindful of changing applications of recently enacted legislative pronouncements.
How should a judge determine which rights are protected by the Constitution even though they are not specifically mentioned?
Judges should approach the United States Constitution as a living, breathing document.
