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The Biography: Sonia SotomayorThe Sonia Sotomayor biography is a very impressive story about her achievements in America. Born in Puerto Rico, Sonia is a United States Supreme Court Associate Justice.- Sonia Sotomayor First Hispanic Supreme Court JusticeA 17 year veteran federal judge, Sonia Sotomayor will not only be the first Hispanic ruling on the Supreme Court, but also only the 3rd female to ever be honored with the position. Her nomination was confirmed by a 68-31 vote!
- Judge Sonia Sotomayor Blamed the OwnersJudge Sotomayor's decision was significant. She believed that "The strike has placed the entire concept of collective bargaining on trial."
- Sonia Sotomayor in 'Soto-Gate'Are you seriously telling me that a statement obviously meant to be a wise crack could cause such a stir and wind up labeling you as a potential racist?
Wise Latina Sotomayor Sworn in as First Hispanic Supreme Court JusticeSonia Sotomayor was sworn-in on Saturday, August 08, 2009 as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.- Ms. Sonia Sotomayor Becomes the First Hispanic Justice and the Third Woman on the Supreme CourtJustice Sonia Sotomayor has been sworn in!
- Sotomayor Swearing in is a Predictable End to Nomination ProcessSonia Sotomajor faced a fair share of complaints and controversy during her Supreme Court nomination process. But everyone, even her objectors, knew it would end with Sotomayor getting sworn into the Supreme Court, which finally happened this morning.
Sonia Sotomayor Confirmed by US SenateSonia Sotomayor was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court to serve as the 111th Justice to sit on the bench. She is the first Hispanic person to hold this title and the third woman to serve the Court.- Democrats Accuse GOP of Racism for Not Nominating SotomayorFor at least the third time this month, the race card has been played, and accusations of racism are flying. Here we go again.
- Sonia Sotomayor Confirmed by Senate Judiciary CommitteeThe Senate Judiciary Committee has voted largely on partisan lines to approve the nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to be the first Hispanic woman Supreme Court Justice. Senator Lindsey Graham was the only Republican to vote in favor of Sotomayor.
- Let Sotomayor be SotomayorThe depiction of Judge Sotomayor as "obscuring" her philosophy to get a "job," as suggested by New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd is actually undermining Sotomayor's credibility as a jurist and President Obama's credibility as a leader.
- Sessions Voting No on SotomayorRepublican Senator Jeff Sessions gives his reasoning for refusing to vote to confirm the supreme court nominee.
- Sotomayor Sets Record Straight on Racial Bias, Abortion and Gun ControlDuring her confirmation hearings for the The US Supreme Court, nominee Sonia Sotomayor defended charges that she lets her personal views and racial background influence her rulings.
- Judge Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings: Final AnaylsisA analysis and summary of the fourth day of Senate Judiciary comments for Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court confirmation hearings
- Thursday a Tough Day of Questions for Supreme Court Nominee Judge Sonia SotomayorJudge Sonia Sotomayor faced Connecticut firefighters in Thursday's Supreme Court nomination hearings before members of the U.S. Senate.
Analysis of Day Four of Sotomayor Confirmation HearingsSupreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor faced a wide range of questions during the fourth day of her confirmation hearings. Nothing major surfaced that would prevent her confirmation.- Senate Confirmation Hearings for Sotomayor Have Confirmed at Least One Thing so Far: Some People Don't Know What Empathy IsSenator Jeff Sessions makes his opening gambit against Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor and has a go at the English language while he's at it
- Coburn and Sotomayor Spar on Gun ControlDuring Wednesday's Sotomayor confirmation hearings, Senator Tom Coburn sparred with Judge Sotomayor on the subject of gun control. Aware no doubt of the NRA's threat to oppose her nomination, Judge Sotomayor's answers were cagey to say the least.
- Sotomayor Day 2: Dems Don't Hide BiasThe confirmation hearings run by the United States Senate are a very entertaining spectacle of partisan politics. The overt political bias in the confirmation hearings continued on Tuesday in Washington.
- The Second Day of Judge Sonia Sotomoyer's Supreme Court Nomination HearingsA brief opinion and overview of Judge Sonia Sotomoyer's Supreme court nomination hearings in the Senate
- Analysis: Sotomayor Day 2 HearingsThe second day of hearings in the confirmation of Judge Sonya Sotomayor to the Supreme Court lasted for nearly seven hours today, but revealed little we didn't already know about the judge.
Senator Orrin Hatch Grills Sotomayor on Gun Rights, AbortionSenator Orrin Hatch questioned Judge Sotomayor, for the most part, on her views concerning the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution that ensures the right to keep and bear arms. But first there was a question about abortion and judicial precedence.
Senator Sessions Grills SotomayorJudge Sonia Sotomayor appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions concerning her nomination to the Supreme Court. Ranking member Senator Jeff Sessions went right to Sotomayor's "wise Latina" remark.- Thinking Out Loud - Presidential Email About SotomayorAn analysis and comment on the email sent out b y President Obama concerning his Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
Graham: Leading the Way to Bipartisan Support?Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican from South Carolina, told Judge Sonia Sotomayor pointedly on Monday, "Unless you have a complete meltdown, you're going to get confirmed."- Sonia Vs. Senate: Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings, Day OneThe Senate Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor today.
- Judge Sonia Sotomayor's First Day of Senate Confirmation HearingsA review of the first day of Senate Confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court
First Day of Sonia Sotomayor Confirmation HearingsSonia Sotomayor has been nominated to the United States Supreme Court, but first she has to get through the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Did Lindsey Graham's Comment Reveal Indirect GOP Affirmative Action at Sotomayor Hearings?During the Sonia Sotomayor hearings, Lindsey Graham said that the GOP would have picked Miguel Estrada over her: colorblind or indirect affirmative action? Plus, a look at the word "historic."
Sotomayor Must Address 'Wise Latina Woman' RemarkIf Sonia Sotomayor briefly explains that "wise Latina woman" was a poor choice of words, and if Republican senators then keep badgering her, it is the senators who will give the image of bigots.- Day 1 of Sotomayor Hearings Goes as ExpectedSotomayor claims she will show "fidelity to the law" in first day of hearings.
- Sonia Sotomayor Hearings Promise FireworksThe Sonia Sotomayer hearings started on Monday with each of the Senators on the Judiciary Committee beginning with their opening statements. Depending on the party affiliation of the Senator, they might have been talking about two different people.
Some Still Skeptical as Sotomayor Vetted by Judiciary CommitteeToday, Sonia Sotomayor made history as the first Latina to be publicly vetted by the Senate Judiciary Committee for a spot on the bench of America's highest court.- Sotomayor Will Get Confirmed; but Does She Deserve It?This article is about the confirmation hearings of Sonia Sotomayor.
Impartiality Questions for Judge Sonia SotomayorAlthough historic confirmation is assured, Judge Sonia Sotomayor will face questions regarding her impartiality as a jurist.- Questions for Judge Sonya Sotomayor's Confirmation HearingsSupreme Court nominee Sotomayor to face tough questions in Senate confirmation hearings today, but appears up to task. Real question is who is most at risk-- the nominee, or Senators opposing her confirmation, and GOP hopes in the 2010 elections?
- Three Questions I Would Ask Judge SotomayorIf I had the opportunity to question Judge Sotomayor during her confirmation hearing, these are the questions I would ask, and the answers I would hope to hear.
- Likely Questions for Sonia Sotomayor's Confirmation HearingThe upcoming hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor are sure to be tough and unrelenting. There is little doubt that she will be confirmed, due to the majority that the Democrats hold in Congress but what questions will she face?
Questions for Judge Sonia SotomayorUnited States Supreme Court Needs a Justice Who Will Interpret the Law, Not Create It- Who is Judge Sonia Sotomayor and How Will She Impact the Supreme Court?Judge Sonia Sotomayor is expected to become the next member of the Supreme Court. She will be only the third woman to serve in this role.
