Category Archives: scotus

Sotomayor and the Klan-loving Senator Sessions

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Ron

Matthew Yglesias has a nice “Thought of the Day”: I would pay good money to hear Sonia Sotomayor say, “Senator Sessions, I think it’s ironic to be facing these questions from a man whose judicial nomination was rejected by this … Continue reading →

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Conservatives Prepping for Race War Against Sotomayor

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Ron

From Matthew Yglesias:  “More than one-third of the witnesses on the Republican’s list for Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearing are lawyers and academics who’ve based their careers on opposing affirmative action, and activists who have become symbols of the anti-affirmative … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS draws the line: No warrantless school strip-search of 13-year-old for ibuprofen

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Ron

But just barely — more serious drugs would have pushed a majority to allow it. Continue reading →

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Justice Souter to retire

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Ron

Best Papa Bush appointee ever leaving; Obama to get first SCOTUS appointment Continue reading →

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Supremes strike down 1st amendment (again)

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Ron

SCOTUS says "No naughty words! Even accidental ones! We'll wash your mouth out with soap!" Continue reading →

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