Sotomayor, meeting senators, counters criticism she’d rule with bias on Supreme CourtWASHINGTON — Judge Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday countered Republican charges that she would let her background dictate her rulings as Americans signaled a favorable first impression of President Barack Obama’s first Supreme Court choice. Court weighs off-campus speech in case of Pa. girl who posted lewd MySpace parody of principalPHILADELPHIA — A federal appeals court must decide whether a Pennsylvania middle school can suspend a student who, at home on her own time, created a lewd MySpace page aimed at her principal. Federal judge rules Wisconsin school district can hold graduation ceremonies in churchMILWAUKEE — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a Wisconsin school district may continue to hold its graduation ceremonies in a church because the location doesn’t necessarily make it a religious event. AP poll finds public support for Sotomayor’s nomination to the Supreme CourtWASHINGTON — Americans have a more favorable first impression of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor than they did for any of President George W. Bush’s choices for the high court, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. Senate’s top Democrat praises Sotomayor, says public will identify with her ‘underdog’ pastWASHINGTON — The Senate’s top Democrat praised federal judge Sonia Sotomayor Tuesday as an extraordinarily well-qualified Supreme Court nominee whose background as an “underdog” appeals to Americans. Judge agrees to delay legal rights case for Bagram detainees until government can appealWASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday put a hold on his groundbreaking order allowing detainees at a U.S. air base in Afghanistan access to U.S. courts until an appeals court can rule on the case involving prisoners held in an active war zone. Judge agrees to delay legal rights for Bagram detainees until government can appealWASHINGTON — A federal judge has put a hold on his order allowing detainees at a U.S. air base in Afghanistan access to courts until the government can appeal. Sotomayor prepares for Senate greetings as activity, attention shift to Capitol HillWASHINGTON — Venturing into a tradition of protocol and politics, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor prepared Monday to greet the senators who will decide her judicial future as control of her Supreme Court journey shifts to Capitol Hill. Judge orders government to reveal unclassified documents in more than 100 Guantanamo Bay casesWASHINGTON — A federal judge ordered the United States on Monday to publicly reveal unclassified versions of its allegations and evidence justifying the continued imprisonment of more than 100 detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay. Judge shooting for spring 2010 corruption trial for ex-Ill Gov. BlagojevichCHICAGO — The federal judge presiding over ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption case is shooting for a trial in spring 2010. Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal from man convicted of raping 15-year-old girlWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court won’t hear the latest appeal from a man convicted in the rape and killing of a 15-year-old Kansas City girl. Sotomayor nomination ‘virtually filibuster-proof,’ leading Democratic senator saysWASHINGTON — A leading Democratic senator says that President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee is “virtually filibuster-proof” when his colleagues look at her record. Senate leader says debate over Sotomayor for Supreme Court shouldn’t begin with an end dateWASHINGTON — The Senate’s top Republican says the debate over President Barack Obama’s first Supreme Court nominee should not begin with a deadline for a vote, as the president wants. GOP senator says Obama’s Supreme Court choice shouldn’t be branded as racistWASHINGTON — The top Republican involved in the confirmation hearings for President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee says he would prefer his colleagues refrain from calling Sonia Sotomayor a racist. Obama administration asks high court to reject Uighurs’ release from Guantanamo Bay into USWASHINGTON — The Obama administration, picking up the argument of its predecessor, is opposing the release of Chinese Muslim detainees at Guantanamo Bay into the United States. Federal judge denies bail to NJ lawyer for rap stars charged with plotting to kill witnessesNEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge has denied bail to a New Jersey attorney charged with scheming to kill witnesses. White House: Sotomayor used ‘poor’ word choice in controversial 2001 speechWASHINGTON — In a bit damage control, the White House on Friday said Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor acknowledges she chose her words poorly by saying in 2001 that a female Hispanic judge would often reach a “better” conclusion than a white male judge. “I think if she had the speech to do all over again, I think she’d change that word,” presidential spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters. Madonna adoption case faces dispute over whether man trying to stop proceedings is fatherBLANTYRE, Malawi — Malawi’s highest court began deliberating on Madonna’s bid to adopt a 3-year-old girl from the southern African country, as a dispute erupted over whether a man trying to stop the proceedings is the girl’s father. Madonna adoption: Dispute over whether man trying to stop proceedings is fatherBLANTYRE, Malawi — Malawi’s highest court began deliberating on Madonna’s bid to adopt a 3-year-old girl from the southern African country, as a dispute erupted over whether a man trying to stop the proceedings is the girl’s father. Senators say Obama should consider wider experience than federal bench in naming next justiceWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s search to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter should extend beyond the current roster of federal judges, senators from both political parties said Sunday. Senators hope Obama looks beyond the federal bench when he replaces Souter on Supreme CourtWASHINGTON — Democratic and Republican senators said Sunday they hope President Barack Obama looks beyond the federal bench as he considers a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter. Pakistani army: Taliban in ‘gross violation’ of deal in northwest valleyISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s military on Sunday accused the Taliban of “gross violation” of a peace accord covering a large segment of its northwest after several acts of violence over the weekend. Analysis: Supreme Court opening puts new focus on liberal causes such as abortion, immigrationWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has tried to hold off debate on contentious social issues such as abortion, immigration and gay rights as he focuses on the economy and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Supreme Court vacancy will make that harder to do. Souter will keep getting big federal money in retirement _ but doesn’t seem to spend muchWASHINGTON — Federal judges can retire on full salary — $213,900 for justices this year — at David Souter’s age and experience. Reaction to Justice Souter’s plans to retire from Supreme Court, nominee selectionSome reaction to Supreme Court Justice David Souter’s plans to retire and the upcoming selection of a nominee to the court: US court in Ohio clears way for deportation of alleged Nazi guard DemjanjukCLEVELAND — A federal appeals court opened the way again Friday for the Justice Department to deport alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk to Germany to face 29,000 counts of accessory to murder. The three-judge ruling from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati denied a stay of deportation for the 89-year-old retired autoworker from his suburban Cleveland home. Obama says he hopes to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice David Souter 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. Obama says he hopes to have new Supreme Court justice in place by October start of next termWASHINGTON — 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. Justice Souter tells president he will retire when court leaves for summerWASHINGTON — Justice David Souter is telling President Barack Obama he plans to retire from the Supreme Court this summer. Appeals Court wipes away some 300 decisions made by Bush administration labor relations boardWASHINGTON — A federal appeals court has wiped away with one opinion some 300 decisions made last year by the Bush administration’s labor relations board. |
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