Supreme Court begins new term with 2nd woman, Sonia Sotomayor, on benchOctober 5th, 2009 Supreme Court begins new term with new justiceWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has begun its new term with a new look. As court convened today, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic justice, joined the eight others.
Justice Sotomayor takes her seat at Supreme Court in front of Obama, Biden, familySeptember 8th, 2009 Sotomayor takes her place on high court benchWASHINGTON — Justice Sonia Sotomayor has taken her seat at the Supreme Court in front of a packed courtroom that included President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. The ceremony Tuesday was just for show.
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.
Democratic Sen. Nelson, publicly undecided on Sotomayor, now says he'll support herAugust 3rd, 2009 Democratic Sen. Nelson to support SotomayorWASHINGTON — Democratic Sen.
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.
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.
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 declines to say whether she has any heroes currently sitting on Supreme CourtJuly 14th, 2009 Sotomayor passes on chance to rate justicesWASHINGTON — Given a chance to say Tuesday which current Supreme Court justice or justices she most admires, Sonia Sotomayor took a pass. Answering a question from Wisconsin Democrat Herb Kohl, the 55-year-old Sotomayor declared: "To suggest that I admire one of the sitting Supreme Court justices would suggest that I think of myself as a clone of one of the judges.
Sotomayor tells Senate panel she thinks judges must keep an 'open mind' about cases they judgeJuly 14th, 2009 Sotomayor: 'Open mind' key to effective judgingWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has told the Senate Judiciary Committee that she believes it's important that judges keep "an open mind" about cases before them. On Day 2 of her confirmation hearings, the native of South Bronx got to answer senators' questions for the first time publicly about what style she would bring to the nation's highest court.
Senator looks for answers from Sotomayor on treatment of terror suspectsJuly 14th, 2009 Sotomayor questioned about terror suspectsWASHINGTON — A member of the Senate Judiciary Committee appears to be trying to determine how Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor might rule in cases involving U.S. treatment of terror suspects.
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.
Senators gavel Sotomayor hearings to order amid high expectations and political intrigueJuly 13th, 2009 Historic Sotomayor confirmation hearings under wayWASHINGTON — In the glare of bright lights, Sen. Patrick Leahy called to order confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor that she hopes will make history and knows will be closely followed by millions.
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.
Supreme Court nominee Sotomayor says all-women's Belizean Grove doesn't unfairly discriminateJune 16th, 2009 Sotomayor defends membership in women's clubWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor (SOHN'-yuh soh-toh-my-YOR') says an elite all-women's club she belongs to doesn't discriminate unfairly by gender. Sotomayor tells senators in a letter that the Belizean (buh-LEE'-zee-uhn) Grove lets men speak at events and participate in trips.
Supreme Court nominee Sotomayor to hold first meetings with senators next week on Capitol HillMay 29th, 2009 Sotomayor to meet with senators next weekWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee will hold her first meetings with senators next week. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said federal appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor will meet Tuesday with Democratic Sens.
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