Sonia & the Supremes
by: Brittany Fortier, June 08, 2009

The Judicial Confirmation Network has sent a letter to all Republican Senators concerning the courtesy visits that Judge Sonia Sotomayor will soon be making to their offices. (read more)

Livin’ La Vida Sonia
by: Brittany Fortier, June 16, 2009

While Senate leaders discussed when the confirmation hearings for Judge Sonia Sotomayor would take place, a panel hosted by the American Constitutional Society on June 10, 2009 debated the issues surrounding the controversial nominee. (read more)

No Wisdom In These Experiences
by: Mytheos Holt, July 20, 2009

This Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee began hearings on the candidacy of Sonia Sotomayor to be Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. (read more)

Sonia Behind the Bench
by: Alana Goodman, July 21, 2009

Since President Obama announced his nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court, the media has hailed the Puerto Rican federal court of appeals judge as a role-model for women and Hispanics. News coverage by the major networks has mainly focused on Sotomayor’s “inspiring” rags-to-riches upbringing and her “politically moderate” judicial record. (read more)

Judicial Activism on Display
by: Bethany Stotts, July 21, 2009

Ever wonder what Constitutional law will look like in 2020? While President Obama’s nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court raises the question of just how much judicial activism the administration intends to foster, writings from some of his nominees also demonstrate how the President prefers progressive jurisprudence. (read more)

Full Court Press
by: Mytheos Holt, August 04, 2009

This July, in the midst of the contentious hearings surrounding Judge Sonia Sotomayor, the Heritage Foundation convened its annual “Scholars and Scribes” panels to discuss the current trends in jurisprudential action employed by the Roberts Court. (read more)

Doing Crime Without Time
by: Anthony Kang, August 28, 2009

The rule of law is imperative in order for any nation and society to function, prosper, and survive. In regards to the law and order most appropriate and just for juvenile offenders under the age of 18, decisions about sentencing are delegated to the juvenile court systems for judgment and rehabilitation. (read more)

“Desperate” Impact?
by: Brittany Fortier, October 13, 2009

As the Supreme Court begins a new session, the Cato Institute held its 8th annual Constitution Day Conference and Supreme Court Review on September 17, 2009. (read more)