Sotomayor says record as judge rebuts claims she is biased; confirmation hearing set to resumeJuly 15th, 2009 Sotomayor set to return for more senate questionsWASHINGTON — Sonia Sotomayor is relying on her 17-year record as a federal judge to rebut criticism that she is concealing a liberal agenda that will show up if she is confirmed to the Supreme Court. Sotomayor, the first Hispanic high court nominee, was set to return Wednesday to a cavernous Senate hearing room for another grueling day of questioning.
Sotomayor says record as judge rebuts claims she is biased; confirmation hearings to resumeJuly 15th, 2009 Sotomayor confirmation hearing set to resumeWASHINGTON — Sonia Sotomayor is relying on her 17-year record as a federal judge to rebut criticism that she is concealing a liberal agenda that will show up if she is confirmed to the Supreme Court. Sotomayor, the first Hispanic high court nominee, was set to return Wednesday to a cavernous Senate hearing room for another grueling day of questioning.
Sotomayor says White House didn't ask her abortion views before Supreme Court nominationJuly 15th, 2009 Sotomayor says Obama didn't ask about abortionWASHINGTON — Judge Sonia Sotomayor said Wednesday neither President Barack Obama nor anyone else in the administration asked her views on abortion rights before she was nominated for the Supreme Court. "I was asked no question by anyone including the president about my views on any specific legal issue," she said at the outset of a second day of questioning by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Judge Sotomayor acknowledges to Senate panel that 'wise Latina' comments 'fell flat'July 15th, 2009 Sotomayor stands by admission words 'fell flat'WASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor acknowledged Wednesday that her "wise Latina" remarks had stirred controversy and conceded that they'd been taken the wrong way by some. Sotomayor, 55, said she would regret it if the larger message she was trying to convey — to encourage young people to lift their aspirations — got lost in the controversy over her statement to a college audience that a "wise Latina" woman might issue a better ruling than a white man without the same life experiences.
Sotomayor says record as judge rebuts claims she is biased; hearings resume WednesdayJuly 15th, 2009 Day 3: Sotomayor returns for more questionsWASHINGTON — Sonia Sotomayor is relying on her 17-year record as a federal judge to rebut criticism that she is concealing a liberal agenda that will show up if she is confirmed to the Supreme Court. Sotomayor, the first Hispanic high court nominee, was set to return Wednesday to a cavernous Senate hearing room for another grueling day of questioning.
Sotomayor refuses to take back 'wise Latina' comment, concedes they were bad ideaJuly 15th, 2009 Sotomayor refuses to renounce 'wise Latina' wordsWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor declined Wednesday to renounce her comment that a "wise Latina" woman might make a better ruling than a white man without the same life experiences. But at the same time, Sotomayor, 55, said she regretted that her remark in a speech several years ago has been "misunderstood" by some and has stirred so much controversy.
Senator fails to get Sotomayor to offer additional views on abortionJuly 15th, 2009 Sotomayor refers to precedent on abortionWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is shedding no additional light on her views on abortion, despite persistent questioning from one of the Senate's staunchest abortion opponents. Sotomayor referred to Supreme Court cases establishing that women have a constitutional right to abortions in some circumstances and that the high court must consider whether state regulations pose an undue burden on that right.
Fifth demonstrator in 2 days removed for disrupting Sotomayor confirmation hearingJuly 14th, 2009 Protester removed from Sotomayor hearingWASHINGTON — An anti-abortion activist has been removed from Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court confirmation hearing, the fifth demonstrator to disrupt the proceedings in two days. It took a half-dozen Capitol Police officers to remove the struggling protester from the hearing room Tuesday after he yelled, "She's a baby killer."
Four protesters were arrested Monday and charged with unlawful conduct-disruption of Congress.
Sotomayor clarifies 'wise Latina' comment, says she was trying to inspire HispanicsJuly 14th, 2009 Sotomayor clarifies 'wise Latina' commentWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor says she doesn't believe that "any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging."
She was asked Tuesday at her Senate confirmation hearing to clarify her controversial remark that a "wise Latina" might be able to make better decisions than a white man. Sotomayor told Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy that she used those words in an effort to inspire groups of young Hispanics to believe that "they could become anything they wanted to become."
The high court nominee said she believes different life experiences enrich the legal system.
Sessions voices skepticism about Sotomayor, tells nominee he worries she'll be too activistJuly 13th, 2009 Sessions gives Sotomayor tough greeting at hearingWASHINGTON — The top-ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee has greeted Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor with skepticism. Sen. Jeff Sessions on Monday cited Sotomayor's much-publicized remarks about the notion that a "wise Latina" woman might be better suited than a white male without the same life experiences.
Sotomayor Supreme Court hearing under way, with Democrat Leahy cheering her onJuly 13th, 2009 Sotomayor hearing starts with Leahy praiseWASHINGTON — On the cusp of history, Sonia Sotomayor listened intently in a packed Senate hearing room Monday as lawmakers began confirmation hearings on her appointment as the nation's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice. "She's been a judge for all Americans.
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.
Schumer says Sotomaror is mainstream judge, not a liberal, and will follow the lawJuly 13th, 2009 Schumer says Sotomayor is mainstream judgeWASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer says Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor is a "mainstream" jurist who would not let her personal views interfere with her rulings.
Leading Senate Republican says Sotomayor must explain 'wise Latina' remark during hearingsJuly 12th, 2009 Cornyn: Sotomayor must explain 'Latina' remarkWASHINGTON — A top Senate Republican says Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor will have to explain statements suggesting that judges can't be neutral, but he also acknowledges that her confirmation as the high court's first Hispanic justice won't be blocked. Texas Sen. John Cornyn tells "Fox News Sunday" that he and other Republicans on the Judiciary Committee plan to ask Sotomayor about her comment in 2001 that she hoped a "wise Latina" would often reach better conclusions than a white male without similar experiences.
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.
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