Roberts Named 109th Supreme Court Justice by Bush
Colleagues recall Roberts wit and legal prowess as President Bush taps Harvard Law School graduate and former clerk to Justice Rehnquist for the nation’s high court. Roberts, 50, praised for 39 Supreme Court arguments, shows a record of sharp humor and strong intellect.
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Roberts Nomination Faces Narrow Filibuster Path
In Washington a Democratic filibuster against Supreme Court nominee John G. Roberts appears unlikely as several Republicans and a few Democrats signal openness to an up or down vote. Support from a conservative group and protests outside the Supreme Court and Capitol frame the confirmation pace ahead of hearings. Senator Specter expects hearings may start in August or September, with Dianne Feinstein and Harry Reid offering cautious positions on blocking the nomination.
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Roberts upholds arrest of 12 year old on subway feed
U S Court of Appeals judge Roberts affirmed a 12 year old girl’s arrest for eating on Washington DC’s subway, calling the arrest legal but criticizing officers for overreaction. She was booked and detained before release. The agency later barred minors under 18 from such penalties and enrolled them in a school coordinated program.
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