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 Sonia Sotomayor: The Road to Confirmation
Photo: Sotomayor Takes Oath From Chief Justice Roberts: Sonia Sotomayor becomes 111th Supreme Court justice; court's first Hispanic, third woman

'So Help Me God': Sotomayor Becomes First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice

Sonia Sotomayor is sworn in as the 111th justice of the Supreme Court.
Senate Poised To Vote On Sonia Sotomayor

Senate Confirms Sonia Sotomayor

Obama's pick confirmed by Senate, becomes first Hispanic Supreme Court justice.
Committee chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., called Sotomayor ?well-qualified,? noting that she has ?more federal judicial experience than anyone nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court in nearly a hundred years.?

Sotomayor Steps Closer to Confirmation

Panel sends Supreme Court nomination to full Senate for consideration.
Firefighter denounces Sotomayor ruling

Day Four: Sotomayor Faced Tough Questions in Discrimination Case

New Haven firefighter Ben Vargas says legal system "didn't care" about his case.
Sotomayor hearing continues

Day Three: Sotomayor Sidesteps Questions on Abortion, Gun Rights

Supreme Court nominee restates view that judges don't make law or set policy.
Sotomayor: No 'Ethnic, Racial or Gender Group Has an Advantage in Sound Judging'

Day Two: Supreme Court Nominee Sotomayor a 'Bully on the Bench?'

GOP senator questions Sotomayor's temperament; she says she's tough, yet fair.
Photo: Sharp Differences Emerge Early in Sotomayor Hearings: Republicans Seek to Portray Sotomayor as a Radical Activist

1 Day Down: Sotomayor Pledges 'Fidelity to the Law'

GOP claims Sotomayor's an activist; she says her role "is not to make the law."
Legalities Jan Crawford Greenburg

Legalities: Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings

ABC News' Jan Crawford Greenburg covers the Sonia Sotomayor confirmation hearings.
 Sonia Sotomayor: From the Bronx to the Bench
VIDEO: Sonia Sotomayor explains wise Latina comments

Sotomayor: 'Wise Latina' Words Failed

High court nominee explains how her "rhetorical flourish fell flat."
Photo: Court Rules for White and Hispanic Firefighters, Reversing Sotomayor Decision: High Court Rules White and Hispanic Firefighters in Conn. Were Unfairly Denied Promotions

High Court: White, Hispanic Firefighters Treated Unfairly

Splitting down ideological lines, justices reverse Sonia Sotomayor ruling.
Sotomayor and Supreme Court

Latinos Will Be on Lookout for Sotomayor Abuse

Latinos warn lawmakers they will be under scrutiny.
White House delivered Judge Sonia Sotomayor's questionnaire to the Senate Judiciary Committee

More Sotomayor Gender Remarks?

Sonia Sotomayor's past remarks fuel debate over gender and the judicial process.
Pro-Choice Groups Wary About Sotomayor's Views on Abortion

What Are Sotomayor's Views on Abortion?

Both sides want the Supreme Court nominee to explain her stance.
Photo: Sonia Sotomayor is Obama's Supreme Court Pick to Replace David Souter: Sotomayor To Become First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice if Confirmed.

Sonia Sotomayor: A Look at Obama's Supreme Court Pick

A look at the life, career and past statements of Obama's Supreme Court choice.
Sotomayor and Supreme Court

Will Sotomayor's Storied Heritage Help Her to the Bench?

Sonia Sotomayor's brother says his sister "represents the future."
Sotomayor meets with Reid, top Senate Democrat

Not All Republicans Distrust Sotomayor

Sen. Jeff Sessions says he doesn't share the misgivings of some in his party.

Nancy Drew: Smart Women's Role Model

Hillary Clinton, Sonia Sotomayor and others share love of the detective series.

Sotomayor Faces GOP Push Back

GOP senators blast Supreme Court nominee's questionnaire, confirmation schedule.

Sotomayor: 'I Feel Fine' After Fall

Supreme Court nominee fractured her ankle during a fall at New York's LaGuardia airport this...

Souter to Retire; Search for Replacement is On

Obama interrupted briefing to thank Souter, outline criteria for next Justice.

Judge Sonia Sotomayor Heads to the Hill

Supreme Court nominee begins Senate meetings this week.

Historic Nominee Leaves GOP Walking Fine Line

Sonia Sotomayor to become first hispanic Supreme Court justice if confirmed.

Could Abortion Doctor's Murder Become an Issue in Sotomayor's Confirmation Process?

Anti-abortion groups are concerned that it might have an adverse impact.

GOP Wants More Sotomayor Records

Sotomayor addressed women in the workplace on "GMA" in 1986.

Gingrich on Twitter: Sotomayor 'Racist'

Conservatives take aim at Obama's Supreme Court Justice nominee.

Wide Support for Sotomayor Court Pick

Fifty-nine percent say her sex plays no role in judicial decisions
 
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Political Punch: Obama Praises Sotomayor, Senate for Tearing Down Barriers

Obama: The country "came yet another step to a more perfect union that we all seek."

The Note: Sotomayor's Success Will Take Time to Measure

Former DOJ official has suggested Sotomayor's effectiveness on the court depends on the...

Punch: Obama 'Very Happy' With Senate Vote to Confirm Sotomayor

President says the Senate's action today moves "us yet another step closer to a more perfect union."

The Note: Franken Presides Over Sotomayor Vote

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., was in the spotlight when the Senate voted to confirm Judge Sonia...

The Note: Retiring GOP Senators Free to Vote for Sotomayor

Voinovich is the ninth Republican to say he'll support Sotomayor – more than enough to guarantee her...

The Note: Sen. Byrd to Make Rare Capitol Hill Appearance

The oldest and longest-serving Senator, is expected to appear on Capitol Hill today to vote on the...

Menendez: GOP Will Suffer 'Consequence in Hispanic Community' by Opposing Sotomayor

The Dems are arguing that the GOP is risking an electoral backlash by opposing the first Hispanic...

The Note: Cornyn Sees No Hispanic Backlash on Sotomayor Vote

Sen. Cornyn argued that the notion that any Republican should base his or her vote on "ethnicity,...

McCain to Oppose Sotomayor

Sen. John McCain says he will oppose Judge Sotomayor's nomination for the Supreme Court.

Splainin' to Do: Ricky Ricardo Invoked at Sotomayor Hearing?

Sotomayor was hypothetically talking about shooting a sitting US senator. And yes, that senator...

Liberals Lash Out Against Sotomayor Testimony

A leading abortion rights group this morning is calling for more questions on abortion during the...

George: Sotomayor on Hot Seat

George's Bottom Line: Sotomayor avoided Lindsey Graham's "meltdown" on Capitol Hill.

'Roe' of Roe v. Wade Arrested at Sotomayor Hearings

Norma McCorvey, the plaintiff in the famous Roe v. Wade abortion case, was arrested for disrupting...

The Note: Pro-Sotomayor Ads Tie Limbaugh to Republicans

A group of liberal activists is poised to run Spanish-language radio ads targeting Republican...

The Note: Confirmation Hearings to Boost Obama?

Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings will dominate the week, and that may be a good thing...

Both Sides Set for Sotomayor Showdown

Public seems to back Sotomayor's confirmation, but some may try to block her.

Sotomayor: 'Affirmative Action Baby'

Conservatives seizing on comments made by Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor in the early 1990s.

GOP Attacks Sotomayor Questionnaire

Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee say her confirmation schedule is rushed.

White House Addresses Sotomayor's 'Poor' Word Choice

White House says Obama's Supreme Court pick would 'say her word choice was poor' in controversial...

GOP on Sotomayor: What's the Rush?

Republicans say mid-July hearing is too soon and too unrealistic.
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