CBS
Cbs: What's Samuel Alito Really Like?
Interesting report about the background of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. November 2005. The site also offers today's live news feed.
Other
Abc News: Who Is John G Roberts, Jr.?
A biographical expose of Supreme Court nominee John Roberts is the focus of this article from July, 2005.
Other
Abc News: Who Is Samuel Alito?
Article from October, 2005, discussing the background and views of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito.
The Washington Post
Washington Post: Us Congress Votes Database: Senate Confirmation: John Roberts
Brief analysis of the confirmation vote on Chief Justice John Roberts to the Supreme Court. (2005)
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Alito Becomes 110th Supreme Court Justice
January, 2006 report on the confirmation and swearing in of Justice Samuel Alito.
New York Times
New York Times: Sonia Sotomayor
[Free Registration/Login Required] Sonia Sotomayor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court in August 2009. This site has very comprehensive information about Sotomayor's life and judicial background, her nomination, the debate around her...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Sonia Sotomayor
Learn about Sonia Sotomayor who was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Obama. Read about her background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
USA Today
Usa Today: Roberts Found 'Deep Regard' for Court
Biographical information about John Roberts can be found in this July, 2005, report.
Other
Environmental Lawyers Uneasy Over Roberts Nomination
Published on July 19th, 2005, this article discusses John Roberts dealings on environmental issues and where he stands on those issues.
Other
Abc News: Who Is Harriet Miers?
Article from October, 2005, discussing Harriet Miers, her nomination, and background.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Samuel Alito, Jr.
Biography of Samuel Alito from October, 2005. Biography is a part of NewsHour's page "The Samuel Alito Nomination."
USA Today
Usa Today: Bush Urges 'Timely, Fair Hearing' for Roberts
This July, 2005, article focuses on the Senate confirmation hearings of John Roberts. Related resources such as articles, an explanation of the confirmation process, audio, and video are linked.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: A New Chief Justice
From September, 2005, audio, video, and a transcript of a report on the confirmation of John Roberts. This is also linked to NewsHour's "The John Roberts Confirmation."
BBC
Bbc: Profile: Harriet Miers
Brief article with biographical information about Harriet Miers, President George W. Bush's original nominee to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. (3 October 2005)
FOX News
Fox News: Roberts: 'I Have No Agenda'
Lengthy news report leading up to the Senate confirmation hearings for Chief Justice John Roberts in September, 2005. Article focuses on what to expect in the hearings. Also find photos, video, and links to other resources.
USA Today
Usa Today: Record Holds Hints on Nominee's Views
Interesting guide to the viewpoint of Samuel Alito on key issues. (1/8/2006)
CBS
Cbs: John Roberts' Opening Statement
This is the text of John Roberts' opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2005. The site also offers today's live news feed.
Curated OER
Harriet Miers With Senate Minority Leader Harry M. Reid
News article from October, 2005, announcing the nomination of Harriet Miers for the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by William Rehnquist. Miers will later withdraw her name.
Curated OER
Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr.
January, 2006, report covering the confirmation of Samuel Alito's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. There is also a brief video report from the Associated Press that goes along with this article.