U.S. Supreme Court
Jun. 30, 2009
Firefighter Ruling Likely to Recast Sotomayor Bid
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Monday in favor of a group of white firefighters is likely to have major political ramifications, starting with the confirmation hearing for Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Monday in favor of a group of white firefighters is likely to have major political ramifications, starting with the confirmation hearing for Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Tapped to replace Justice David H. Souter, who stepped down Monday, Sotomayor was part of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel that the Supreme Court reversed in its 5-4 decision. W...
Daily Journal Staff Writer WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Monday in favor of a group of white firefighters is likely to have major political ramifications, starting with the confirmation hearing for Judge Sonia Sotomayor. Tapped to replace Justice David H. Souter, who stepped down Monday, Sotomayor was part of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel that the Supreme Court reversed in its 5-4 decision. W...
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