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Justices Scalia & Breyer on the Constitution
Saturday, October 31, 2009
This week, Justices Antonin Scalia & Stephen Breyer traded their views on the interpretation of the Constitution in a changing society, covering topics such as the right to privacy, cruel and unusual punishment, and segregation in schools.
From Saturday, Oct. 31
Topic Links
Sotomayor Nomination: Congressional Reaction
Sen. John Cornyn Opening Statement (7/13/2009)
Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy Opening Statement (7/13/2009)
Law Clerks of Judge Sotomayor: Letter to Sens. Reid, McConnell, Leahy, and Sessions (6/1/2009)
Judiciary Cmte. Questionnaire for Judge Sotomayor
Sen. Reid Statement
Sen. Leahy Statement
Sen. Sessions Statement
Sen. McConnell Statement
House Speaker Pelosi Statement
House Republican Ldr. Boehner Statement
Sen. Lieberman Statement
Sen. McCain Statement
Sen. Specter Statement
Sen. Shelby Statement
RNC Chairman Michael Steele Statement
Sen. Alexander Statement
Sen. Feingold Statement
Rep. Norton Statement
Sen. Coburn Statement
Sen. Grassley Statement
Sen. Isakson Statement
Sen. Kyl Statement
Sen. Kerry Statement
Sen. Cardin Statement
Rep. Smith Statement
Sen. Dodd Statement
Sen. Hatch Statement
Sen. Klobuchar Statement
Sen. Murray Statement
Al Franken Statement
Sen. Brownback Statement
Sen. Kennedy Statement
Sen. Burris Statement
Sotomayor Nomination: Senate Judiciary Committee Resources
Witness List For Nomination Hearing
Sen. Specter Urges Supreme Court to Take More Cases
Sen. Leahy's Written Announcement Starting Date of Nomination Hearings
Judge Sotomayor's Senate Judiciary Cmte. Questionnaire
Sotomayor Nomination: Executive Resources
Judge Sotomayor's Financial Disclosure Reports
White House Bio on Judge Sotomayor
White House Picture Gallery on Judge Sotomayor
Pres. Obama's Remarks
Justice Souter Letter to President Obama
S.C. Press Release on Souter Retirement
Sotomayor Nomination: Interest Groups
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Ayn Rand Center for Individual Rights Statement
Nat'l Coalition on Black Civic Participation's (NCBCP) and Black Women's Roundtable Statement
NOW Statement
FL Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman Statement
NDN Statement
DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Statement
National Jewish Democratic Council Statement
League of Women Voters Statement
Republican Study Committee Statement
Operation Rescue Website
Hispanics for a Fair Judiciary Statement
Wendy Long, Counsel to the Judicial Confirmation Network
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement
TNR: The Case Against Sotomayor
New Law Journal Statement
Libertarian Party Statement
National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Statement
Mitt Romney Statement
Liberty Councel Statement
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statement
ConservativeHQ.com Statement
C-SPAN Video
Law Clerks on Judge Sotomayor
NY Attorney Elkan Abramowitz on Judge Sotomayor
Fmr. Staff Dir. for Senate Judiciary Cmte. Michael O'Neill on Judge Sotomayor
Fmr. Staff Dir. for Senate Judiciary Cmte. Michael O'Neill on Judge Sotomayor
Jamie Brown, Fmr. Special Assistant to Pres. George W. Bush on Judge Sotomayor
Sotomayor High School Friend Sergio Sotolongo on Judge Sotomayor
NY District Attorney Robert Morgenthau on Judge Sotomayor
Sotomayor Law School Friend Susan Sturm on Judge Sotomayor
Judge Sonia Sotomayor Questioning in Ricci v. DeStefano
Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) Meets with Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sen. Leahy Announcing Nomination Hearings on Senate Floor (6/8)
Law Enforcement Officials Press Conference on Judge Sonia Sotomayor
C-SPAN's Archival Video: Judge Sotomayor
Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) Meets with Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) Meeting with Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sen. Ted Kaufman (D-DE) Meeting with Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) Meeting with Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) Press Conference on Judge Sotomayor
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Meets with Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sen. Snowe (R-ME) meets with Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) Meets with Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-SC) Press Conference on Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Meets with Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) Meets with Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) Press Conference on Judge Sotomayor
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) Press Conference on Judge Sotomayor
Sens. Schumer & Gillibrand Press Conference on Judge Sotomayor (6/2)
Sen. Sessions Press Conference on Judge Sotomayor (6/2)
Sen. Leahy Press Conference on Judge Sotomayor (6/2)
Judge Sotomayor & Sen. Reid Meet (6/2)
Sen. Obama (D-IL) on Roberts Nomination
Sen. Obama (D-IL) on Alito Nomination
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C-SPAN Poll on The Supreme Court
C-SPAN's Sotomayor Hub: Complete Confirmation Archive & Blog
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FindLaw: Legal News and Commentary
Law.com: Supreme Court News
Recent Programs
Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) Remarks on Cameras in the Supreme Court
(November 5, 2009)
Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) made remarks from the Senate Floor urging the Supreme Court to permit live television coverage of its open proceedings.
Washington, DC
: 17 min.
Sen. Specter Floor Remarks
Legal Times Article
C-SPAN Supreme Court Press Release
C-SPAN Supreme Court Survey
A&C: Supreme Court Assoc. Justices Antonin Scalia & Stephen Breyer
(October 31, 2009)
Justices Antonin Scalia & Stephen Breyer spoke at the University of Arizona Law School in Tucson and justices traded their views on the interpretation of the Constitution in a changing society, covering topics such as the right to privacy, cruel and unusual punishment, and segregation in schools.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr.
From Saturday, Oct. 31
A&C: The Legacy of Justice John Paul Stevens
(October 17, 2009)
Two of Justice John Paul Stevens’ former law clerks joined a panel discussing his legacy on the Supreme Court at an event hosted by the University of California. Justice John Paul Stevens is currently 89 years old. He’s only hired one law clerk, instead of his usual four, for the 2010 Supreme Court term, which is usually an early indicator that he may be considering retiring.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr.
From Saturday, Oct. 17
Entire Program
A&C: Salazar v. Buono and U.S. Postal Stamp Ceremony
(October 10, 2009)
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Salazar v. Buono, which questions the constitutionality of a cross in the Mojave Nat'l Preserve in CA. Following the oral argument, attorneys on both sides talked with reporters. Then, Justice John Roberts spoke at a U.S. Postal Service ceremony honoring four former Supreme Court Justices with a stamp commemorating their lives and careers.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr.
From Saturday, October 10
More Info.:Salazar v. Buono
U.S. Supreme Court: Reaction to Salazar v. Buono Oral Argument
(October 7, 2009)
After oral argument for the case Salazar v. Buono, lawyers for both sides spoke to reporters.
Washington, DC
: 21 min.
Reaction to Salazar v. Buono
Michale Doyle, McClatchy Newspapers, Correspondent
(October 5, 2009)
Michale Doyle discusses the opening of the Supreme Court, the types of cases the court will consider and the influence that Justice Sotomayor might wield upon Court decisions.
Washington, DC
: 56 min.
Interview with Michale Doyle
McClatchy Newspapers
Archdiocese of Washington Red Mass
(October 4, 2009)
The annual Red Mass took place at St. Matthew of the Apostle Church in Washington, DC. The mass is for God’s blessings and guidance in the administration of justice. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Scalia, Kennedy, Breyer, Alito and Sotomayor attended this year’s service. Vice President Joe Biden also attended the service.
Washington, DC
Red Mass Departure
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Photo Session
(September 29, 2009)
The Justices of the Supreme Court sat for photos in their court robes with new Justice, Sonia Sotomayor.
Washington, DC
: 3 min.
Supreme Court Photo Session
A&C: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
(September 26, 2009)
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke at the Northwestern University Law School in Chicago on her early days as a law clerk, her judicial philosophy, and the importance of oral arguments.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 17 min.
From Saturday, September 26
C-SPAN Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Interview Excerpt
(September 25, 2009)
In her first television interview since joining the Supreme Court, Justice Sotomayor tells C‑SPAN about the phone call from President Obama telling her that he intended to nominate her to the Court. On October 4, we begin Supreme Court Week featuring an original documentary
"The Supreme Court: Home to America's Highest Court."
Plus interviews with all current and retired Supreme Court Justices.
Washington, DC
: 7 min.
C-SPAN Interview: Justice Sotomayor
C-SPAN Supreme Court Website
C-SPAN Supreme Court Poll
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