Tag Archives: Supreme Court
In the News: Egyptian President Finally resigns; Facebook Justice; Magic Johnson Catches the VIBE
A few noteworthy headlines around the Web
After ongoing unrest and protests that began late last month, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak finally…
By Janel Martinez
Senate Confirms Kagan as 112th Justice
Nominee will be fourth woman to serve on High Court
The Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan as the 112th justice and fourth woman to serve…
By Associated Press
Washington Report: Updates From the Capitol
BP claims administrator pledges easier compensation process; Gun control laws weakened
Kenneth Feinberg, administrator of the Gulf Coast Claims Facility, regaled and reassured lawmakers Wednesday that…
By Joyce Jones
Washington Report: Updates from Capitol Hill
High court justice to retire; DOE invests in HBCUs
Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens said he will step down when the court finishes…
By Joyce Jones
Obama Blasts Supreme Court Campaign Finance Ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Saturday sharply criticized a Supreme Court decision easing…
By Associated Press
Obama Calls Campaign Finance Ruling ‘devastating’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says he can’t imagine “anything more devastating to the…
By Associated Press
On High Court’s Big Issues, 5-4 Split Is The Rule
WASHINGTON (AP) — It comes down to this at the Supreme Court: If you’ve got…
By Associated Press
Biz, Unions Freed To Spend Big On Elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bitterly divided Supreme Court vastly increased the power of big business…
By Associated Press
Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings to Begin July 13
Conservative opponents say nominee racially biased
Sonia Sotomayor, President Barack Obama’s nominee to fill the seat of retiring Supreme Court Justice…
By Joyce Jones
Obama Names Sotomayor to Supreme Court
New Yorker would be first Hispanic on High Court
President Barack Obama named federal appeals court Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court…
