Democrats seek to override Supreme Court ruling that raised bar for proving age discriminationOctober 7th, 2009 Age bias bill responds to Supreme Court rulingWASHINGTON — Democrats want to counter a recent Supreme Court ruling that makes it harder for older workers to prove they are the victims of age discrimination. The Senate Judiciary Committee is hearing testimony Wednesday on a bill that would effectively nullify a high court decision that changed the interpretation of age bias laws.
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.
Sotomayor defends ruling in case of firefighters who filed reverse discrimination suitJuly 14th, 2009 Sotomayor: Ruling in firefighter case was narrowWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has defended her ruling against white firefighters who accused the New Haven, Conn., government of engaging in reverse discrimination against them. At the prompting of Democratic Sen.
Souter exchanges farewells with fellow justices, ending nearly 2 decades at the Supreme CourtJune 29th, 2009 Souter bids goodbye to Supreme Court colleaguesWASHINGTON — It took Justice David Souter's final day at the Supreme Court to bring him into the limelight after nearly two decades in Washington. A New England Republican who became a member of the court's liberal bloc, the typically reticent Souter opened up a bit Monday, saying how much the strong bonds forged with his fellow justices had meant to him.
Supreme Court to decide discrimination case, say goodbye to Souter in Monday wrap-upJune 27th, 2009 Supreme Court to decide final 3 cases on MondayWASHINGTON — A closely watched discrimination lawsuit by white firefighters who say they have unfairly been denied promotions is one of three remaining Supreme Court cases awaiting resolution Monday. The court intends to finish its work for the summer that day, Chief Justice John Roberts said.
Obama steers clear of discussing Justice Souter, said to be planning departure from high courtMay 1st, 2009 Obama: No comment Justice Souter's retirementWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama isn't talking about the biggest news of the day: Supreme Court Justice David Souter's retirement. At the end of a Cabinet meeting Friday on the swine flu emergency, reporters tried to shout questions about Souter's reported plan to leave.
Souter retirement plans to kick review, nomination process into gear at White House, CapitolMay 1st, 2009 What comes next: Filling a Supreme Court vacancyWASHINGTON — Now that Justice David Souter has helped solve the mystery of whether anyone would retire from the Supreme Court this year, what's next? How will the executive and legislative branches of government set about filling a vacancy on the nation's highest court?
— President Barack Obama will have to nominate a successor after Souter makes his retirement announcement official. Souter is likely to stay on the court through the end of the term in June, and maybe longer if a replacement is not quickly confirmed.
Text of Justice Souter's retirement letter to President Barack ObamaMay 1st, 2009 Text of Souter letter to ObamaText of Justice Souter's retirement letter on Supreme Court stationery, dated May 1:
Dear Mr. President:
When the Supreme Court rises for the summer recess this year, I intend to retire from regular active service as a Justice, under the provisions of 28 US.C.
Source: Liberal-leaning Justice David Souter retiring from Supreme CourtMay 1st, 2009 Source: Liberal-leaning Justice Souter retiringWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter has told the White House that he will retire from the Supreme Court at the end of the court's term in June, a source familiar with his plans said Thursday night. The source spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak for Souter.
Justice Souter tells president he will retire when court leaves for summerMay 1st, 2009 Souter says he will retire in JuneWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter is telling President Barack Obama he plans to retire from the Supreme Court this summer. Souter informed Obama of his plans in a brief letter Friday.
Media reports: Justice David Souter retiring from Supreme CourtMay 1st, 2009 Media reports: Justice Souter retiringWASHINGTON — News media reports say Justice David Souter plans to retire from the Supreme Court at the end of the court's term in June. Speculation that the 69-year-old justice will be stepping down has been fueled by his failure to appoint law clerks from the fall term.
Obama says he hopes to have new Supreme Court justice in place by October start of next termMay 1st, 2009 Obama hopes for new justice by OctoberWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Friday he will replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter with someone who shares the president's respect for "constitutional values" and hopes to have "him or her" seated on the nation's highest court by the start of the next term in October. In a dramatic flourish, Obama interrupted spokesman Robert Gibbs' daily press briefing to announce that he had just talked to Souter.
Biographical information on David SouterMay 1st, 2009 Biographical information on David SouterNAME — David Hackett Souter. AGE-BIRTH DATE-LOCATION — 69; Sept.
Obama says he will appoint someone dedicated to the rule of law to Supreme CourtMay 1st, 2009 Obama: Souter successor should be seated by Oct.WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he will nominate an individual who is "dedicated to the rule of law" to replace retiring Justice David Souter on the Supreme Court. The president interrupted his press secretary's regular White House briefing to tell reporters he had just spoken by phone with Souter (SOO-ter).
Justice David Souter tells Obama he will retire when court leaves for summerMay 1st, 2009 Justice David Souter says he will retire in JuneWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter is telling President Barack Obama he plans to retire from the Supreme Court this summer. Souter informed Obama of his plans in a brief letter Friday.
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