Navigator News (Coverage Ranks) People61722 People59606 Sonia Sotomayor 17 Sonia Sotomayor Profession Justice 16 Nationality U.S. 16 Birthplace U.S. 16 Related People Barack Obama 12 Lindsey Graham 8 Patrick Leahy 6 George W. Bush 3 Kay Bailey Hutchison 3 Orrin Hatch 3 Arlen Specter 3 Mitch McConnell 2 John Roberts 2 Dick Durbin 2 Harry Reid 2 Samuel Alito 2 Edward Kennedy 1 John Ashcroft 1 Max Baucus 1 John McCain 1 Ronald Reagan 1 Hillary Clinton 1 Al Franken 1 Jon Kyl 1 Tim Johnson 1 Jon Tester 1 Bob Corker 1 Mark Warner 1 Richard Lugar 1 Events 111th Congress 3 Bush Admin. 1

High court to look at local gun control laws WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether strict local and state gun control laws violate the Second Amendment, ensuring another high-profile battle over the rights of gun owners.   People:Sonia Sotomayor Ronald Reagan   Source:(AP)   2009-09-30 Ex-Bush officials face lawsuits over their actions WASHINGTON - High-ranking government officials are usually protected from claims that they violated a person's civil rights. In lawsuits stemming from law enforcement and intelligence efforts after the Sept. 11 attacks, three federal courts have left open the possibility that former Attorney General John Ashcroft and a lieutenant may be held personally liable.   Nations:U.S.   People:Sonia Sotomayor John Ashcroft Barack Obama Ronald Reagan George W. Bush   Activities:Bush Admin.   2009-09-29 US Supreme Court may loosen election cash rules WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Supreme Court Wednesday eyed a strike-down of century-old federal controls on corporate election spending, in a case that could have far-reaching implications for US politics.   Nations:U.S.   People:Hillary Clinton Sonia Sotomayor John Roberts Samuel Alito Barack Obama   2009-09-10 Sotomayor takes her place on high court bench WASHINGTON - Justice Sonia Sotomayor has taken her seat at the Supreme Court in front of a packed courtroom that included President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.   People:Sonia Sotomayor John Roberts Joseph Biden Barack Obama Ricky Martin   Source:(AP)   2009-09-08 New hearing ordered in high-profile US death row case WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Supreme Court on Monday ordered that Troy Davis, a high-profile death row inmate, should receive a new hearing to determine whether evidence not available at his trial could prove him innocent.   People:Sonia Sotomayor Jimmy Carter   Source:(AFP)   2009-08-17 Headlines High court to look at local gun control laws 2009-09-30 Ex-Bush officials face lawsuits over their actions 2009-09-29 US Supreme Court may loosen election cash rules 2009-09-10 Sotomayor takes her place on high court bench 2009-09-08 New hearing ordered in high-profile US death row case 2009-08-17 Obama visits mountain West, knowing vulnerability 2009-08-14 Sotomayor OK'd for Supreme Court in historic vote 2009-08-07 NRA opposition fails to sway senators on Sotomayor 2009-08-01 Dems warn GOP of backlash for opposing Sotomayor 2009-07-29 Judiciary Committee OKs Sotomayor for high court 2009-07-28 Sotomayor on her way; GOP pledges quick court vote 2009-07-16 Firefighter says Sotomayor's ruling divides people 2009-07-16 Police shoot, kill armed man near Capitol complex 2009-07-15 Sotomayor sidesteps on abortion, guns in grilling 2009-07-15 Sotomayor set to return for more Senate questions 2009-07-15 Sotomayor: 'Open mind' key to effective judging 2009-07-14 Sotomayor pushes back hard on racial bias charges 2009-07-14 Most-viewed Judiciary Committee OKs Sotomayor for high court 2009-07-28 Sotomayor takes her place on high court bench 2009-09-08 New hearing ordered in high-profile US death row case 2009-08-17 Obama visits mountain West, knowing vulnerability 2009-08-14 Dems warn GOP of backlash for opposing Sotomayor 2009-07-29 Police shoot, kill armed man near Capitol complex 2009-07-15 Sotomayor sidesteps on abortion, guns in grilling 2009-07-15

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