The New York native will become the 112th overall and fourth female Supreme Court Justice in United States history when she …
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Kagan to Take Supreme Court Oath Saturday
After being confirmed by the Senate with a 63-37 vote yesterday, Elena Kagan is taking no time to rest before being sworn in as the country’s 112th Supreme Court justice.
Is Sen. Ben Nelson, Already Key Swing Vote, Switching Parties?
Late Friday night, Senator Ben Nelson announced he would be going against his Democratic colleagues and voting against Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Is he preparing to bail on the party altogether? (via Swampland)
Quotes: Sen. Lindsey Graham on Elena Kagan’s Judiciary Panel Approval
“I think there’s a good reason for a conservative to vote yes.”
— SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM, on his decision to vote in favor of Elena Kagan’s nomination to the Supreme Court (Via the Washington Post)
Elena Kagan Debates Team Jacob vs. Team Edward
Because she apparently doesn’t have anything more important on her mind, Elena Kagan was asked which Twilight character she preferred: the hunky, ripped werewolf or the pale, sparkly vampire? (Hah, as if there’s even any question).
Five Hot-Button Issues Surrounding the Elena Kagan Hearings
Kagan’s appointment to the Supreme Court would put three women on the judicial branch for the first time in American history.
What Does the Supreme Court Ruling Mean for Sex Offenders?
The Supreme Court ruled May 17 that those inmates deemed “sexually dangerous” can be held indefinitely — even after their prison terms are complete.
Was Elena Kagan a Youthful Socialist?
TIME’s David Von Drehle digs into Kagan’s much-discussed senior thesis from her time at Princeton University to see if there’s any truth to the rumors the Supreme Court nominee was once a hard-lined socialist. What’s the verdict? …