Sotomayor rises from Bronx projects to Supreme Court nomination
Born in a Bronx housing project, Sonia Sotomayor faced diabetes and hardship before pursuing law. Her path included Yale Law School, prosecutions, a Manhattan firm, a 1995 ruling aiding baseball, and a federal appeals judgeship, leading to a White House nomination for the Supreme Court.
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Sotomayor Rulings Span Abortion, Age Bias, and EPA Tech Rule
Summary of Justice Sonia Sotomayor opinions from 2001 to 2007 covering government preference in funding debates on abortion, dissent on age discrimination claims by a minister who faced forced retirement, EPA ban on cost benefit in selecting best technology for fish protection, and a public employer's computer search tied to duty neglect.
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Demint Questions Sotomayor Past in Senate Fight
Sen. Jim DeMint raises doubts about Sonia Sotomayor portraying her constitutional approach and federal judiciary role. He cites a New Haven discrimination ruling and will withhold judgment until testimony. Other leaders promise fair hearings while probing judicial philosophy and impartiality.
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