We have a new Supreme Court Justice! Judge Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed by the Senate today by a vote of 68-31 to become the 111th justice and just 3rd woman to sit on the bench.
A few details about her:
| Name: Sonia Sotomayor
Age-Birthdate-Location: 55; June 25, 1954; New York, N.Y. Experience: Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 1998-present; judge, U. S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1992-1998; private practice, New York City, 1984-1992; assistant district attorney, New York County, 1979-1984 Education: B.A., Princeton University, 1976; J.D., Yale Law School, 1979. Quote: “My personal and professional experiences help me to listen and understand, with the law always commanding the result in every case.” — during her July confirmation hearing. |
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