Sonia Sotomayor at court on Saturday for swearing-in as 111th Supreme Court justiceAugust 8th, 2009 Sotomayor to be sworn in as justice SaturdayWASHINGTON —Sonia Sotomayor, her family and friends are gathering at the Supreme Court for her swearing-in as the court's first Hispanic, third woman and 111th justice. Chief Justice John Roberts planned to preside at two oath-taking ceremonies Saturday allowing Sotomayor to begin her new job.
Obama hails confirmation of Sotomayor as Supreme Court justiceAugust 6th, 2009 Obama hails confirmation of SotomayorWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is lauding the barrier-breaking confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor to be the first Hispanic justice on the Supreme Court. Said the president: "With this historic vote, the Senate has affirmed that Justice Sotomayor has the intellect, the temperament, the history, the integrity and the independence of mind to ably serve on our nation's highest court."
Sotomayor will be sworn in on Saturday and appear with Obama at the White House on Wednesday.
Senate agrees to Thursday vote to confirm Sotomayor as Supreme Court's first HispanicAugust 6th, 2009 Senate sets Thursday vote on SotomayorWASHINGTON — The Senate has agreed to vote Thursday on confirming Judge Sonia Sotomayor as the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice. The historic vote on President Barack Obama's first high court nominee will take place in midafternoon.
GOP Sen. John McCain to oppose Sotomayor for Supreme Court, cites her 'judicial activism'August 3rd, 2009 McCain to oppose Sotomayor for Supreme CourtWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John McCain says he'll oppose Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor when the Senate votes on her confirmation this week.
Democratic Sen. Nelson, publicly undecided on Sotomayor, now says he'll support herAugust 3rd, 2009 Democratic Sen. Nelson to support SotomayorWASHINGTON — Democratic Sen.
McCain says he remains undecided on whether to vote to confirm Sotomayor for Supreme CourtAugust 2nd, 2009 McCain undecided on vote for SotomayorWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says he is still on the fence when it comes to voting for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
Chairman: Senate panel to vote on Sotomayor for Supreme Court on Tuesday unless GOP delaysJuly 16th, 2009 Democrats to set first Sotomayor vote next weekWASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman says he'll set a vote in his panel next week on confirming Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Vermont Democrat Patrick Leahy says the vote will be Tuesday unless committee Republicans object.
NY district attorney Morgenthau says Sotomayor 'uniquely qualified' for Supreme CourtJuly 16th, 2009 Morgenthau praises Sotomayor for high courtWASHINGTON — Veteran New York district attorney Robert Morgenthau is praising one of his former assistants, Sonia Sotomayor, as someone who can be an "outstanding" member of the Supreme Court. Morgenthau told the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday that as an assistant district attorney, Sotomayor understood the importance of every criminal case to the victim.
Sotomayor tells Senate panel she would not take preconceived notions into gun cases on courtJuly 14th, 2009 Sotomayor vows to keep open mind in gun casesWASHINGTON — Sonia Sotoymayor is seeking to reassure senators that she would not take any "preconceived notions" about gun rights to the Supreme Court if confirmed as a justice. The 55-year-old Sotomayor told the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday that "one of my Godchildren is a member of the NRA.
No joke: Franken gives serious opening statement in Sotomayor hearingJuly 13th, 2009 Franken speaks at Sotomayor hearing: no jokeWASHINGTON — The newest member of the Senate, former comedian Al Franken, was as serious as his colleagues in his opening statement at the Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Franken said he is "truly humbled" to be on the Judiciary Committee.
Senators differ on how activist Sonia Sotomayor would be as member of Supreme Court benchJuly 13th, 2009 Sotomayor arrives for hearingWASHINGTON — Sonia Sotomayor has arrived for her Senate Supreme Court confirmation hearing. As the week of hearings begins, Republicans and Democrats on the Judiciary Committee are renewing their debate over her qualifications to render justice impartially.
Obama calls Sotomayor, wishes her luck on eve of Supreme Court confirmation hearingsJuly 12th, 2009 Obama phones Sotomayor on eve of hearingsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has called his Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor, to wish her luck at her confirmation hearings. The White House says Obama called the appellate court judge from the Oval Office on Sunday.
Republican leader says Senate needs time to review additional records from Sotomayor's careerJune 28th, 2009 GOP leader says time needed for Sotomayor recordsWASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday the committee preparing for hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor needs time to review 300 boxes of records that recently turned up in connection with her work for a legal advocacy group. McConnell, R-Ky., said the Senate Judiciary Committee needs to examine the materials from the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, now known as LatinoJustice PRLDEF.
Republicans protest Democrats' quick timetable for Sotomayor hearingsJune 9th, 2009 Republicans balk at Sotomayor hearing dateWASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are protesting Democrats' decision to schedule confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor for July 13, saying they need more time to review her record. Alabama Sen.
GOP senator says Obama's Supreme Court choice shouldn't be branded as racistMay 31st, 2009 GOP senator: Stop calling Sotomayor a 'racist'WASHINGTON — The top Republican involved in the confirmation hearings for President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee says he would prefer his colleagues refrain from calling Sonia Sotomayor a racist. Sen. Jeff Sessions said Sunday that he would prefer fellow Republicans stop attacking Sotomayor over remarks about her background as a daughter of Puerto Rican parents.
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