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The Washington Post's Fred Barbash followed the step-by-step process of confirming Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr. to fill Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's seat on the Supreme Court.
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Newly-confirmed Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. replaces retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. NARRATED GALLERY
Alito RevealedSupreme Court nominee Samuel A. Alito Jr. decided to study constitutional law because he was distressed over the liberal activism practiced under Chief Justice Earl Warren's leadership.Gallery
Bush Selects Alito for Supreme CourtPresident Bush today named appeals court Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr. to the U.S. Supreme Court. Alito, 55, serves on the Philadelphia-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, where his record on abortion rights and church-state issues has been widely applauded by conservatives and criticized by liberals.The New Chief Justice |
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Bush law chief seeks conflict declaration on Qaeda (Reuters, July 21, 2008; 7:55 PM)
Bush law chief seeks conflict declaration on Qaeda (Reuters, July 21, 2008; 7:55 PM)
Louisiana asks court to reopen child rape case (AP, July 21, 2008; 6:50 PM)
Some Legal Activists Have Hearts Set on 'True Liberal' (Post, July 20, 2008; Page A06)
Guns ruling spawns legal challenges by felons (AP, July 19, 2008; 1:24 PM)
DC residents start applying for gun permits (AP, July 17, 2008; 6:40 PM)
Turnout Low on First Day of Gun Registration: One Application Received on First Day (Post, July 18, 2008; Page B01)
D.C. Tries to Finesse Gun Ruling (By Marc Fisher, July 17, 2008; Page B01)
DC to vote on gun bill prompted by court ruling (AP, July 14, 2008; 7:19 PM)
No rush to retire black robes on Supreme Court (AP, July 12, 2008; 10:50 AM)
Ages of Supreme Court justices and recent retirees (AP, July 12, 2008; 9:14 AM)
Today on the presidential campaign trail (AP, July 12, 2008; 2:57 AM)
White House rejects regulating greenhouse gases (AP, July 12, 2008; 1:26 AM)
EPA Seeks Comment on Emissions Rules, Then Discredits Effort (Post, July 12, 2008; Page A04)
EPA Won't Act on Emissions This Year: Instead of New Rules, More Comment Sought (Post, July 11, 2008; Page A01)
Pakistani Lawyer At Helm of Change: Goal Is Restoration of Ousted Judges (Post, July 11, 2008; Page A10)
For Obama, McCain, varied paths on women's issues (AP, July 10, 2008; 4:11 PM)
Obama targets women's issues with Clinton at hand (AP, July 10, 2008; 3:43 PM)
McCain Courts Public Opinion (Behind the Numbers, July 10, 2008; 3:11 PM)
Killer Ideas For Selling Guns in D.C. (By Courtland Milloy, July 9, 2008; Page B01)
Free This Detainee (By Ruth Marcus, July 9, 2008; Page A15)
EPA Enforcement Is Faulted: Agency Official Cites Narrow Reading of Clean Water Act (Post, July 8, 2008; Page A06)
Court Nominee Accused of Plagiarism Won't Withdraw (Post, July 8, 2008; Page A02)
Decider on the High Court (By David S. Broder, July 6, 2008; Page B07)
Altering the Economics of Civil Litigation (By Steven Pearlstein, July 4, 2008; Page D01)
THE DISTRICT: Council Backs Plan to Overturn Gun Ban (Post, July 2, 2008; Page B01)
The Court vs. Voters (By E. J. Dionne Jr., July 1, 2008; Page A11)
The Post-Russert Era (By Howard Kurtz, June 30, 2008; 9:26 AM)
A Death Penalty Puzzle (By Cass R. Sunstein and Justin Wolfers, June 30, 2008; Page A11)
Sticking to His Guns (By Robert D. Novak, June 30, 2008; Page A11)
A Win by McCain Could Push a Split Court to Right (Post, June 29, 2008; Page A01)
Colombia's President Seeks Referendum on Disputed '06 Reelection (Post, June 28, 2008; Page A09)
Excerpts From the Opinions (Post, June 27, 2008; Page A07)
THE NEXT CHAPTER: Historic Decision Renews Old Debate (Post, June 27, 2008; Page A01)
The Supremes Make a Mean 'To Duel' List (Post, June 27, 2008; Page C01)
D.C. Government Faces a New Reality (Post, June 27, 2008; Page A09)
It's Their Court (By E. J. Dionne Jr., June 27, 2008; Page A17)
McCain's Day Of Repudiation (By George F. Will, June 27, 2008; Page A17)
High Court Deals Blow To Campaign Finance Law: 'Millionaire's Amendment' Is Ruled Unconstitutional (Post, June 27, 2008; Page A04)
Justices Reject D.C. Ban On Handgun Ownership: 5-4 Ruling Finds 1976 Law Incompatible With Second Amendment (Post, June 27, 2008; Page A01)
Supreme Court Rejects Controversial Campaign Finance Provision (The Trail, June 26, 2008; 5:11 PM)
Fenty Expresses Dismay at Ruling on Guns (Post, June 26, 2008; 4:42 PM)
Thursday, June 26, at 2 p.m. ET: Supreme Court Decision on D.C. Handgun Ban (washingtonpost.com, June 26, 2008; 2:00 PM)
Candidates React: D.C. Gun Ban Struck Down (The Trail, June 26, 2008; 12:41 PM)
Potomac Confidential: Washington's Hour of Talk Power (washingtonpost.com, June 26, 2008; 12:00 PM)
Post Politics Hour: washingtonpost.com's Daily Politics Discussion (washingtonpost.com, June 26, 2008; 11:00 AM)
Va. Inmate Executed For Killing Store Clerk: Governor Declines to Halt Lethal Injection (Post, June 26, 2008; Page B01)
Right to Face Accusers Is Affirmed in Unusual Case: Witness Was Murder Victim (Post, June 26, 2008; Page A02)
Justices Slash Damages for Exxon Oil Spill (Post, June 26, 2008; Page A01)
High Court To Announce Ruling on D.C. Gun Ban (Post, June 26, 2008; Page A16)
High Court Rejects Death For Child Rape: Penalty Reserved for Murder And Crimes Against State (Post, June 26, 2008; Page A01)
Wednesday, June 25 at 3 p.m. ET: Justices Rule on Exxon Valdez, Rape Death Penalty (washingtonpost.com, June 25, 2008; 3:00 PM)
High Court to Review Naval Sonar Dispute: Environmental Petition on Border Fence Declined (Post, June 24, 2008; Page A06)
White House Dismissed Legal Advice On Detainees (Post, June 21, 2008; Page A01)
Court Backs Workers In Age Bias Lawsuit (Post, June 20, 2008; Page D01)
Supreme Court Rules On Self-Representation: Competence to Stand Trial Is Not Enough (Post, June 20, 2008; Page A03)
The Court McCain Wants (By Ruth Marcus, June 18, 2008; Page A15)
Court to Rule In Suit Against Ashcroft, Others (Post, June 17, 2008; Page A10)
Contempt of Courts (By George F. Will, June 17, 2008; Page A17)
Monday, June 16 at 1 p.m. ET: California Gay Marriage: The Ruling and One Couple's View (washingtonpost.com, June 16, 2008; 1:00 PM)
Outlook: Long Road Remains for Gay Marriage: California's Gay Marriage Fight Distracts From Real Struggle in Washington (washingtonpost.com, June 16, 2008; 12:00 PM)
Detainees May Be Denied Evidence for Defense (Post, June 15, 2008; Page A03)
Habeas Ruling Lays Bare the Divide Among Justices (Post, June 15, 2008; Page A03)
Critics Study Possible Limits to Habeas Corpus Ruling: Affirming Right to Challenge Detention Is Considered by Some a Taking of Federal Power (Post, June 14, 2008; Page A05)
McCain Denounces Detainee Ruling: View Aligns Him With President (Post, June 14, 2008; Page A04)
Pakistanis March for Restoration of Judges: Tens of Thousands Gather in Capital, Decry Musharraf (Post, June 14, 2008; Page A09)
A Blow Against Tyranny (By Dan Froomkin, June 13, 2008; 12:41 PM)
Friday, June 13 at 11 a.m. ET: Justices: Try Gitmo Detainees in Federal Courts (washingtonpost.com, June 13, 2008; 11:00 AM)
Post Politics Hour: washingtonpost.com's Daily Politics Discussion (washingtonpost.com, June 13, 2008; 11:00 AM)
ANALYSIS: Administration Strategy for Detention Now in Disarray (Post, June 13, 2008; Page A01)
Ability to Challenge Transfer to Foreign Custody Is Limited (Post, June 13, 2008; Page A03)
A Victory for the Rule of the Law (By Eugene Robinson, June 13, 2008; Page A23)
Justices Say Detainees Can Seek Release (Post, June 13, 2008; Page A01)
The Education of George W. Bush (By Dan Froomkin, June 12, 2008; 1:25 PM)
Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on Patent Royalties (Post, June 10, 2008; Page D03)
Court Limits Public-Worker Claims: Unique Complaint of Bias Disallowed as Equal-Protection Case (Post, June 10, 2008; Page A06)
Outlook: The Shortfalls -- and Future -- of Feminism: To Regain Their Strength, Women Must Focus on Women's Issues (washingtonpost.com, June 9, 2008; 1:00 PM)
Va. High Court Revives Dulles Toll Road Suit: Proposed Metro Extension Hits Another Snag (Post, June 7, 2008; Page B01)
RANDOLPH COLLEGE: Va. Supreme Court Dismisses Suit (Post, June 7, 2008; Page B06)
High Court Justices Cut Stock Holdings: Financial Disclosures Cover 2007 (Post, June 7, 2008; Page A02)
Victories for Money-Laundering Defendants (Post, June 3, 2008; Page A03)
High Court in Texas Backs Sect's Parents (Post, May 30, 2008; Page A02)
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