The most recent programs for the America and the Courts Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=472 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 19:07:36 GMT A panel discussion was held on the legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the first black U.S. Supreme Court Justice. The panelists speculated on what Justice Marshall's opinions would be on current issues, and talked about his character and his place in history. They talked about the different philosophies for dismantling a discriminatory system either through color-blind or color-conscience methods, and compared Justices Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas. Topics included affirmative action, capital punishment, and the 2008 presidential election. Mr. Reeves moderated. Juan Williams is the author of [Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary]. This panel, "Life and Legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall," was part of a symposium honoring the 100th birthday of Thurgood Marshall, the first black U.S. Supreme Court Justice. The symposium, held at the Telecom Center in Jackson, Mississippi, by the Mississippi College School of Law [Law Review], focused on Justice Marshall's impact on government and legal issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204049-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204049-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the history of women lawyers, the challenges women face in the legal profession, and the role women lawyers have played in oral arguments before the Supreme Court. The panel, which included the nation's first female U.S. solicitor general, was moderated by retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, its first female Supreme Court justice. The panelists discussed the current position of women in the profession of law and the issues they still face. Topics included how the goals of women tend to differ after they have been part of a law firm for a few years such as wanting more time away from work to be available for a family. They agreed that full equality of treatment for women lawyers had not yet been achieved, including appointments to the highest positions and the difference in the questions asked at a nomination hearing. The program "Women Advocates of the Supreme Court Bar -- Their Day in Court," co-sponsored by the Supreme Court Fellows Program Alumni Association and the First Amendment Center, was at 3 p.m. in the Walter and Lenore Annenberg Auditorium, at the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291709-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291709-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Justices Breyer and Thomas testified about the proposed fiscal year 2011 budget for the U.S. Supreme Court. In his opening remarks Justice Thomas said major portions of the requested five percent increase were due to the Supreme Court's modernization project and additional security personnel. The justices responded to questions on topics including the Supreme Court case load; cameras in the court; the diversity of law clerks, justices, and vendors; deciding what cases are heard and who testifies; granting stays of execution; and possible rulings on the recent health care legislation. The hearing began with Chairman Serrano honoring Jack Roosevelt Robinson, who integrated baseball when he joined the major leagues on April 15, 1947. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293017-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293017-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Justices Stephen Breyer and Antonin Scalia participated in a discussion on the constitutional theories of original intent and the Constitution as a living document. They also discussed the use of legislative history in judicial decisions. Mr. Duff moderated. "Original Intent and a Living Constitution -- A Discussion" was part of the 2010 Leon Silverman Lecture Series: The Supreme Court and Separation of Powers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292678-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292678-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT A moot court hearing was held testing the constitutionality of rationing health care in a hypothetical case of a non-citizen being denied a life-saving vaccine. The case of [Obasanjo v. Morrison] postulated a massive outbreak of the "Simian" influenza in 2020. With the vaccine in short supply, Congress passed a law that gave priority to administer the vaccine to health care workers, pregnant women, and children without making any reference to citizenship. The Arizona state legislature interpreted the law to grant the state authority to impose a citizenship based priority for the vaccine. Isoke Obasanjo was an immigrant who lawfully resided in the U.S. for two years and was recently granted asylum. At two months pregnant she went to a clinic in Tucson to get vaccinated but was turned away because she was not a U.S. citizen. Pepperdine University Dean Kenneth Starr represented Ms. Obasanjo and Georgetown Law Professor Nina Pillard represented the state of Arizona. "A Moot Court: Rationing Health Care" was a program of the fourth annual Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution held by the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. It took place on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292300-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292300-2 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Roger Gregory spoke about the importance of diversity in the federal judiciary, his recess appointment by President Clinton, and his experience as the first African American to serve on the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. "The Importance of a Diverse Judiciary" was a program held by the New York City Bar Association Thursday, February 18, 2010, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292579-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292579-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts addressed students at the University of Alabama Law School about the history of the U.S. Supreme Court. Following his remarks he responded to questions from audience members. In response to a student, Justice Roberts said the Senate's confirmation process for federal judges is "broken down" and stated that President Obama's State of the Union speech degenerated "into a political pep rally." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292439-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the use of foreign law in domestic courts. Topics included the political as well as the legal issues and the consequences of using foreign law as well as untested assumptions. Professor Alvarez moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291501-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291501-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Oral arguments were heard at the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in [CBS v. FCC]. The case concerned the CBS television network's appeal of a $550,000 fine levied by the Federal Communications Commission for a performance by Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake during CBS' coverage of the 2004 Super Bowl that involved partial nudity. This was the second time the Third Circuit heard this case. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the case but sent it back to the Third Circuit to be reviewed in light of the Supreme Court ruling on "fleeting expletives" in [FCC v. Fox Television]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292229-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292229-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT On February 23, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court would hear oral argument in [Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project] and [Humanitarian Law Project v. Holder], a constitutional challenge to application of laws such as a provision in the USA Patriot Act that make it criminal to provide "material support or resources" to groups designated as "terrorist." Panelists previewed the arguments that the law is too vague and violates the First Amendment's free speech and freedom of association provisions and the Fifth Amendment's due process clause. They talked about the legal questions at issue and the likely impact of the Court's ruling in the case. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292133-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292133-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the relationship between U.S. Supreme Court decisions and American popular opinion. They focused on Mr. Friedman's thesis that the justices and the people are partners in a "marriage" that sidesteps the two elected branches. Mr. Friedman does not argue that the justices and the people are always in agreement, "but rather that they come into line with one another over time." Lyle Denniston moderated. Barry Friedman is the author of [The Will of the People: How Public Opinion Has Influenced the Supreme Court and Shaped the Meaning of the Constitution] (Farrar, Straus and Giroux; September 29, 2009), in which he examines the history of the relationship between popular opinion and the Supreme Court from 1776 to the present. "The Will of the People: The Supreme Court and the American Public," held at the National Constitution Center's Annenberg Center for Education and Outreach, was co-sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Law School. The program was part of a two-day symposium at the University of Pennsylvania Law School titled "The Judiciary and the Popular Will," sponsored by the [Journal of Constitutional Law]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291737-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291737-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in appeals against the decisions in lower courts of [Fox News Network LLC v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System] and [Bloomberg LP v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System]. Both the Fox News Network and Bloomberg asked, using the Freedom of Information Act, that the U.S. Federal Reserve be forced to reveal the identities of financial institutions that may have collapsed without assistance from the government's emergency lending programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291182-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291182-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT In America & the Courts were reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the campaign finance case [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. On Thursday, January 21, 2010, in a 5 to 4 decision, the Supreme Court struck down limits on what corporations and unions can spend on political campaigns. This program includes portions of: Statements from Senator Mitch McConnell's attorney, Floyd Abrams, and Citizens United president David Bossie. Program ID 291533-1. Reaction from Democratic Campaign Committee Chairs Senator Chuck Schumer and Congressman Chris Van Hollen. Program ID 291535-1. Steve Hoersting, from the Center for Competitive Politics, American University Constitutional Law Professor Jamin Raskin discussing the decision the next day on "Washington Journal." Program ID 291553-5. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291571-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City heard oral argument in Fox Television v. FCC. The Court will decide if the Federal Communications Commission's policy on the broadcast of curse words (also called "fleeting expletives") during live programs violates the First Amendment. This is the second time the Second Circuit Court heard this case. Both the attorneys and judges use language during this oral argument that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291305-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer delivered the Annual Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Distinguished Lecture on Women and the Law. She talked about Justice Ginsburg, the changing roles of women who work in the law, and the rights of women around the world. Justice Ginsburg introduced Ambassador Verveer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291090-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT A panel of former U.S. solicitors general discussed the role of the solicitor general, the duties associated with the job, and arguing before the Supreme Court. The moderator was former Deputy Solicitor General Kenneth Geller. Justice Anthony Kennedy made opening remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290512-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290512-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Legal scholars and journalists discussed the nomination of Justice Sonia Sotomayor to the Court, the public's understanding of the Court, and the media's role in educating the public about the judicial branch of government. Princeton University hosts this panel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290414-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290414-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT A portion of a forum examining upcoming Supreme Court cases was shown. A discussion on recent changes at the U.S. Supreme Court included the retirement of Justice Souter and new Justice Sonia Sotomayor. The Smithsonian Institute Associates Program hosted this event at the Ripley Center in Washington, D.C. on November 12, 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289997-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289997-3 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT A portion of a forum examining upcoming Supreme Court cases was shown. The cases previewed included one on Gun Rights, and an Appeal by Former Enron Executive Jeffrey Skilling. The Smithsonian Institute Associates Program hosted this event at the Ripley Center in Washington, D.C. on November 12, 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289997-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289997-2 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonia Scalia and Stephen Breyer discussed their judicial philosophies of constitutional and statutory interpretation and how they reach their decisions. The two justices traded their views on the interpretation of the Constitution in a changing society, including topics such as the right to privacy, cruel and unusual punishment, and segregation in schools. Pete Williams moderated the discussion on stage. "Principles of Constitutional and Statutory Interpretation: A Discussion Between Justice Antonin Scalia and Justice Stephen Breyer" was held by the Rehnquist Center at 11:30 a.m. MT in the Leo Rich Theater of the Tucson Convention Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289637-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289637-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT It was reported that U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was released from the hospital on Thursday, October 15, 2009. She had been admitted the previous evening after being removed from a flight to London due to an adverse reaction to a sleeping aid combined with cold medicine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7619-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7619-101 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT This week on America and the Courts A report was made on the health of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A panel discussion was held about U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, focusing on his views on liberty. David Levi moderated. This was the opening panel of the 2009 UC Davis Law Review Symposium held at the University of California, Davis, School of Law on March 6, 2009. Includes program 7619-101 and a portion of program 284475-2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7619-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7619-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Justice John Paul Stevens was interviewed as part of C-SPAN's Supreme Court Week. He gave a guided tour through the three distinct parts of his chambers. He began in the area where his law clerks work, then went to the area where his assistants sit as he talked about many personal items on the walls. Finally, Justice Stevens went to his private chamber to talk about other personal items in his office, and the role of a Supreme Court uustice and his thoughts on the process that unfolds at the court. Justice Stevens was nominated to the bench by President Gerald Ford. He has served as a Supreme Court justice since 1975. He was preceded by Justice William O. Douglas. [This program is only available to view online.] [This interview, along with Chief Justice Roberts interview, can be purchased and viewed in program 7654-1] http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286081-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286081-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Postal Service issued "Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States," a pane of four stamps honoring the contributions of Associate Justices Joseph Story (1812-1845), Louis D. Brandeis (1916-1939), Felix Frankfurter (1939-1962), and William J. Brennan, Jr. (1956-1990). The stamps were dedicated by Thurgood Marshall, Jr., a member of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors who is the son of an associate justice who was honored on a stamp in 2003. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, Postmaster General John Potter, and Yverne Moore, Washington, D.C., postmaster, also spoke at the ceremony honoring the contributions of the Supreme Court justices. Justice Sonia Sotomayor and former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor also attended the event in the Lower Great Hall of The Supreme Court of the United States. Included in program ID 289371-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289069-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289069-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT SCOTUSblog Supreme Court Reporter Lyle Denniston reported by telephone about the oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of [Salazar v. Buono] on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. The interview was conducted by C-SPAN, presumably the same day. The case involved a long-standing cross on federal lands and the denial of a request to erect a similar Buddhist structure on the same land. Included in program ID 289371-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289347-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289347-101 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT This Week on America and the Courts: On Wednesday, October 7, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case looking at the constitutionality of religious monuments on government property. The case was [Salazar v. Buono], which deals with a cross in the Mojave National Preserve in California. SCOTUSblog Supreme Court Reporter Lyle Denniston was interviewed by telephone about the case. Attorneys on both sides talked with reporters outside of the Supreme Court following the oral argument. On Tuesday, September 22, 2009, the U.S. Postal Service held a ceremony in the Lower Great Hall of The Supreme Court of the United States to dedicate a pane of four stamps honoring former Associate Justices Joseph Story (1812-1845); Louis Brandeis (1916-1939); Felix Frankfurter (1939-1962); and William Brennan (1956-1990). Includes program IDs 289347-101, 289347-1, and 289069-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289371-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Following oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court, representatives of both sides in the [Salazar v. Buono] case spoke to reporters outside the court. The case involved a long-standing cross on federal lands and the denial of a request to erect a similar Buddhist structure on the same land. Included in program ID 289371-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289347-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg talked about her early days as a law clerk, her advice to law students, and her judicial philosophy. Topics included continuing importance of the Equal Protection Clause (enacted in 1868), a recent conversation with Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor about judicial fashion, the effect of the decision-making process on the court's ultimate opinions, the importance of oral argument, and the controversy over citing opinions of international courts in Supreme Court decisions. Justice Ginsburg, serving for two days as the Howard J. Trienens Visiting Judicial Scholar, held this conversation on stage with two Northwestern University School of Law professors. She also responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288900-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288900-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan talked about what a solicitor general does, how she prepares to argue cases before the Supreme Court, and her thoughts on cameras in the Supreme Court. Chief Judge Alex Kozinski moderated the discussion, which included Ms. Sager. Ms. Kagan also responded to questions from members of the audience. This was the concluding session of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference held at the California Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey, California, at 11:30 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 23, 2009. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287952-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287952-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Supreme Court heard oral argument in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. The case arose from a political documentary called [Hillary: The Movie.] The film's producers lost a Federal Election Commission and lower court decision that prohibited them from distributing it on a video-on-demand service on grounds that it violated a McCain-Feingold ban on corporate money being used for electioneering. The court originally heard arguments of this case in March 2009 and asked the attorneys involved to provide additional briefs. The Court held this rehearing in a special session before the official start of the term on Monday, October 5, 2009. It was the first oral argument heard by Justice Sotomayor. This program contained the audio recording released by the court immediately after the arguments were presented. Still images of participants were shown on the screen as they spoke. Justice Thomas did not speak. Included in program 288797-3 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288797-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288797-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Justice Sonia Sotomayor was at the U.S. Supreme Court for a formal investiture as a Supreme Court justice. After the investiture she and Chief Justice John Roberts walked down the Supreme Court steps for a press photo opportunity. She was joined by members of her family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288780-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288780-2 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed upcoming the Supreme Court case [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] (FEC). The case stems from a lower court case appeal in which the United States District Court for the District of Columbia sided with the FEC that [Hillary: The Movie] could not be shown on television right before the 2008 Democratic primaries under the McCain-Feingold Act. The ruling could change a century-long precedent that allows the government to ban corporations from spending money to support political candidates. This case was originally heard by the Court in March 2009. The Court asked the attorneys involved to provide additional briefs and rescheduled this case before the start of the term. It wwould be Justice Sonia Sotomayor's first oral argument at the Supreme Court, and Solicitor General Elena Kagan's first time arguing before the Court. Topics included history of the case and other related cases. Joan Bikupic moderated. Following their discussion, panelists responded to questions from members of the audience at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288660-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in [Veterans for Common Sense v. Shinseki]. Veterans for Common Sense, and co-plaintiff Veterans United for Truth, asked the Court to order the Department of Veterans Affairs to reform the way it deals with disability claims for post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. In a suit filed in July 2007 a lower court ruled that the judicial branch does not have the authority to order the VA to provide timely medical care. [Veterans for Common Sense v. Shinseki], Case # 08-16728, was heard by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals at 9:30 a.m. PT on August 12, 2009, in San Francisco. The suit was first filed against Secretary Nicholson, the successively against Secretaries Peake and Shinseki. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288346-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288346-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Professor Kathleen Sullivan talked about important cases from the recent Supreme Court term. This was the 9:00 a.m. PT Ninth Circuit Judges Education Program held July 20, 2009, as part of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference held at the California Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287840-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287840-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT America and the Courts includes: On Wednesday, August 12, 2009, remarks by President Obama and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor at a reception for her in the East Room of the White House. She was sworn-in on August 8, 2009, at the U.S. Supreme Court. On Tuesday, March 31, 2009, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the keynote address at the 2008-2009 "Being an American" Essay Contest Awards Gala held by the Bill of Rights Institute in Washington, D.C. Includes programs ID 288337-1 and 284989-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288355-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hosted a reception honoring Justice Sonia Sotomayor. She was sworn-in on August 8, 2009, at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Senate voted to confirm her by a vote of 68 to 31. In his remarks President Obama spoke of Justice Sotomayor's background and said the moment was a celebration of "the greatness of a country in which such a story is possible" and was "another step toward that more perfect union that we all seek." Justice Sotomayor in her remarks acknowledged the support of her family and friends and proclaimed, "It is this nation's faith in a more perfect union that allows a Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx to stand here now." Included in program ID 288355-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288337-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor was sworn in as the 111th justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the Judicial Oath in the East Conference Room at the Supreme Court of the United States before a small gathering of her family and friends. This was the first time television cameras were allowed. She had first taken the constitutional oath, which is required of all federal officers, in a private ceremony in the justices' conference room. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288295-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288295-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT This week on America and the Courts... Highlights of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. On Wednesday, August 5, 2009, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mel Martinez (R-FL), and John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke on the Senate floor about Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. On Thursday, August 6, 2009, Senators Jeff Sessions (R-AL) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) spoke on the Senate floor about Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court. On Thursday, August 6, 2009, President Obama spoke about the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. The vote was 68-31. On Saturday, August 8, 2009, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor was sworn in as the 111th justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Includes portions of program IDs 288239-2, 288239-3, 288239-5, 288257-2, 288260-5, and 288295-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288291-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288291-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. The vote was 68-31. In his remarks he praised senators on the Judiciary Committee and in the Senate, saying "the Senate has affirmed that Judge Sotomayor has the intellect, the temperament, the history, the integrity and the independence of mind to ably serve on our nation's highest court." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288260-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288260-5 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Portions of Senate debate on the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288257-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288257-2 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Cornyn spoke against the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288239-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288239-5 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Senator Mel Martinez spoke in support of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288239-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288239-3 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Senators Amy Klobuchar, Patty Murray, Debbie Stabenow, Jeanne Shaheen, and Kristen Gillibrand spoke in support of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288239-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288239-2 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Committee members spoke about the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court and their opposition or support for her confirmation. Following their statements committee members voted 13 to 6 to recommend confirmation by the Senate. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham was the only minority member to vote in favor of confirmation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288082-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The panelists explored whether the American justice system is flawed, and talked about why there is a disproportionate number of black men in prison. Topics included what the justice system does well, victims' rights, mandatory sentencing, rehabilitation, and programs for children. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Linda Wertheimer moderated. This was a program of the "Justice and Society" track of the Aspen Ideas Festival, which was presented by the Aspen Institute and [The Atlantic] magazine. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287363-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287363-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT A confirmation hearing on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court were held by the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 13-16, 2009. Highlights of questioning of Judge Sotomayor by members of the Senate Judiciary Committee were shown. Senators Sessions, Feingold, Graham, Cornyn, Coburn, Feinstein, Kyl, and Franken questioned her on topics including abortion, the judge's comment about a "wise Latina," cameras in the courts, and executive power. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287810-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT A roundtable discussion was held on key decisions throughout U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor's career on the bench. Topics included concerns if Judge Sotomayor has empathy for people who are not like her, her respect for the rule of law, the roles of judges at different levels, and the confirmation process. Video clips and photographs of Judge Sotomayor were shown in the background. Included in program ID 287571-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287365-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Three former law clerks talked about U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor's personality, work ethic, and what it was like to work for her. Julia Taver Mason worked for Judge Sotomayor when she worked on the U.S. District Court. Alison Barkoff and David Moscowitz clerked during her time on the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. Topics included whether news reports of Judge Sotomayor's judicial philosophy and temperament have been fair. Video clips and photographs of Judge Sotomayor were shown in the background. Included in program ID 287571-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287427-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287427-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor would begin the next week. On America and The Courts... Three former law clerks talked about Judge Sotomayor's personality, work ethic, and what it was like to work for her. Julia Taver Mason worked for Judge Sotomayor when she worked on the U.S. District Court. Alison Barkoff and David Moscowitz clerked during her time on the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. They were interviewed on Thursday, July 2, 2009. A roundtable discussion was held on key decisions throughout Judge Sotomayor's career on the bench featuring Edward Whelan, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Amanda Frost, an associate professor at American University's Washington College of Law. They were interviewed on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Includes program IDs 287427-1 and 287365-1. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287571-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287571-1 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Susan Sturm talked about the life and career of Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor. She was a friend of the judge who attended Yale University Law School with her. Susan Sturm is the George M. Jaffin Professor of Law and Social Responsibility at Columbia Law School, where she was interviewed on Monday, June 29, 2009 in New York City. Included in program ID 287434-1 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287337-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287337-3 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT