Based on an extensive search in the Westlaw database for lawyers, and some deep analysis, there is no evidence that Kamala Harris has personally argued an appeal in court, contrary to what might be expected from her background as a prosecutor.
This raises very serious questions about the extent of her hands-on legal experience, particularly in appellate advocacy, which is crucial for understanding legal acumen.
This lawyer did a deep dive.
Yesterday, I had promised my followers to run a search to see if Kamala Harris had ever argued any appeals — ever. Even just one.
— Jeff Clark (@JeffClarkUS) September 25, 2024
I got busy but have now completed that task.
The short answer is "no, never." I could not find any evidence she had ever argued an appeal.
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+1 I formulated another search. Trying to give Kamala every benefit of the doubt.
— Jeff Clark (@JeffClarkUS) September 25, 2024
This one is designed to see — if Kamala prosecuted either hundreds or at least 50 cases — whether there is any record of a state or federal habeas petition being filed by an inmate to try to get… pic.twitter.com/AtM5s6yTLY