Today will likely be the last day Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor will face questioning on Capitol Hill by the Senate Judiciary Committee. After more than 10 hours of questioning by committee member, Sotomayor has kept her cool and her personal opinions mostly private. Witnesses invited from both sides will comment on Sotomayor’s nomination.
Republicans Question Sotomayor on Abortion
July 15, 2009 By
In Wednesday’s confirmation hearings it was clear that the Republican Senators were particularly interested in getting to the bottom of Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s views on abortion. However, she refused to be pinned down on these views and explained that the abortion issue was not one that the Obama administration brought up before her nomination to […]
Hispanic National Bar Association Writes Senator Sessions
July 15, 2009 By
On Tuesday the Hispanic National Bar Association, on behalf of twenty-five Hispanic advocacy organizations, wrote a letter to Senator Jeff Sessions (R- AL) expressing their dismay at his efforts to mischaracterize as extremist the the work of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (PRLDEF), now known as LatinoJustice PRLDEF. Below is the text […]
New America Media Releases Poll about Women Immigrants
July 15, 2009 By
On Tuesday, New America Media, the country’s first and largest national collaboration and advocate of 2000 ethnic news organizations, held a press conference on Capitol Hill to release a poll detailing demographics, challenges and successes of women immigrants to the United States.
TriCaucus Encouraged by Health Reform Bill Introduced Today, Many TriCaucus Priorities Included
July 15, 2009 By
On Tuesday, the Congressional TriCaucus issued the following statement applauding Democratic House Members for introducing a bill to address comprehensive health care reform. (Washington DC) – Reps. Mike Honda, Barbara Lee, and Nydia Velazquez – Chairs of the Congressional TriCaucus – comprised of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional […]
Saenz to Head MALDEF
July 14, 2009 By
Tom Saenz, who currently serves as counsel to the Mayor of Los Angeles, is the new president and general counsel of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF). The decision was praised by many. “We could not ask for a better civil rights leader than Thomas Saenz to take the helm of MALDEF […]
Sotomayor Clarifies Race Comments, Addresses Hot-Button Issues
July 14, 2009 By
As Judge Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings continue, it is clear that she is likely to become the first Hispanic justice on the top U.S. court. Tuesday morning brought tough questions as the Senate Judiciary Committee questioned her views on everything from race to abortion to antitrust law. She was also given the opportunity to defend one […]
CHC Pleased as Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings Commence
July 14, 2009 By
(Washington DC) -The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) members were pleased with the bipartisan tone set at today’s opening of Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s Confirmation Hearing for her nomination to the United States Supreme Court. The CHC has previously endorsed Judge Sotomayor based on her distinguished and significant experience and qualifications. Judge Sotomayor brings more federal judicial […]
Gingrich Twitters "En Español"
July 14, 2009 By
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has launched a Spanish language Twitter account. Already a regular commenter on the social media network, “Gingrich Espanol” first posted on July 9 announcing his appearance on conservative Neil Cavuto’s TV show on the Fox news network.
Opening Statement of Judge Sonia Sotomayor
July 13, 2009 By
As Prepared for Delivery Before the Senate Judiciary Committee July 13, 2009 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I also want to thank Senators Schumer and Gillibrand for that kind introduction. In recent weeks, I have had the privilege and pleasure of meeting eighty-nine gracious Senators, including all the members of this Committee. I thank you for […]
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