Mar 13th, 2010 · This week, Attorney General Eric Holder has been dealing with attacks from Republicans about his handling of terrorism detainees. In addition, the conservative National Review magazine unearthed a Supreme Court brief that Holder did not tell Congress about during his confirmation process. The Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican said Holder must address the issue immediately. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Mar 13th, 2010 · This week, Attorney General Eric Holder has been dealing with attacks from Republicans about his handling of terrorism detainees. In addition, the conservative National Review magazine unearthed a Supreme Court brief that Holder did not tell Congress about during his confirmation process. The Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican said Holder must address the issue immediately. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Nov 24th, 2009 · A federal law that would offer protection to journalists who refuse to reveal their sources is before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Toni Locy, a former USA Today reporter once held in contempt for not revealing her sources, assesses the proposed shield law.
Nov 18th, 2009 · Attorney General Eric Holder will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on his decision to put the professed Sept. 11 mastermind on trial in New York. He says the public and the nation's intelligence secrets can be protected during a public trial in civilian court.
Oct 29th, 2009 · Most state have laws protecting journalists from having to reveal their confidential sources. But efforts to get a federal version have been stalled for years. The Senate Judiciary Committee takes up the issue Thursday. Sponsors say the Obama administration is resistant to the measure.
Jul 29th, 2009 · The recent vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee in favor of Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court marks a turning point in Latino politics and will likely result in the first Latina appointed to the high court. Veronica Varga Stidvent and James Aldrete discuss what affect Sotomayor's nomination — and confirmation process — could have on Latino voters as they push for political power.
Jul 28th, 2009 · The Senate Judiciary Committee votes to send Judge Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination to the full Senate for confirmation. Just one Republican joined Democrats in the 13-6 vote for President Obama's first high court nominee.
Jul 27th, 2009 · Tuesday's scheduled vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court is expected to be sharply divided along party lines. She is expected to be confirmed before the Aug. 7 recess.