Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series)

Rockabye (2005)

Judith Light: Judge Elizabeth Donnelly

Quotes 

• Judge Elizabeth Donnelly : [to Novak]  Are you asking me to recuse myself?

  Casey Novak : I'm sorry, but your public position on abortion rights, your work for Naral, make it impossible for you to appear impartial.

  Judge Elizabeth Donnelly : I'm against detention without trial at Guantanamo, I can still try terrorism cases.

  Casey Novak : Your presence will also politicize the case. It's gonna provide fuel for the pro-life lobby.

  Judge Elizabeth Donnelly : My absence will provide fuel for the pro-choice lobby, which still exists, Casey, even if you've deserted it.

  Casey Novak : It's my job to prosecute this case, regardless of my views.

  Judge Elizabeth Donnelly : And it's my job to try it. I see no reason at all why I should accede to your request, so tell your boss to go screw himself.

  Casey Novak : Elizabeth, if I have to make this request official, you know I'll win. Please don't make me do that.

  Judge Elizabeth Donnelly : Are you threatening me?

  Casey Novak : No. I'm asking you as a friend.

  Judge Elizabeth Donnelly : Branch really got to you, didn't he? All right. I'll recuse myself. Playing politics with the law, Casey. You're heading down a slippery slope.