Today, President Obama made history by nominating the first Hispanic, federal judge Sonia Sotomayor, for appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. If confirmed, Judge Sotomayor will replace retiring Justice David Souter and become the first person of Puerto Rican heritage—and the third woman—to serve on the high court. In a heartwarming speech, President Obama highlighted Judge Sotomayor�s rigorous intellect, mastery of the law and depth of experience on the bench, which he characterized as �more varied than anyone currently serving on the United States Supreme Court when they were appointed��a measured response to conservative jabs at her credibility and jurisprudence. Read more at ImmigrationImpact.com. (May 26, 2009)
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