NPR People: Nina Totenberg http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2101289&ft=1&f=2101289 Nina Totenberg is NPR's award-winning legal affairs correspondent. Her reports air regularly on NPR's critically acclaimed newsmagazines All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:09:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Nina Totenberg http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2101289&ft=1&f=2101289 yes GOP Opposition Slows Obama's Judicial Nominees The Senate votes Tuesday on whether to end a Republican filibuster of President Obama's first judicial nominee. So far, the White House has little to show for the president's efforts to make sure candidates won't raise objections at the Senate level. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120482368&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120482368&ft=1&f=2101289 The Senate votes Tuesday on whether to end a Republican filibuster of President Obama's first judicial nominee. So far, the White House has little to show for the president's efforts to make sure candidates won't raise objections at the Senate level. 464 no The Senate votes Tuesday on whether to end a Republican filibuster of President Obama's first judicial nominee. So far, the White House has little to show for the president's efforts to make sure candidates won't raise objections at the Senate level.

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]]> Senior White House Counsel Steps Down Senior White House Counsel Greg Craig will leave his post and will be replaced by Bob Bauer. Craig has faced growing criticism over the difficulties in closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120399300&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120399300&ft=1&f=2101289 Senior White House Counsel Greg Craig will leave his post and will be replaced by Bob Bauer. Craig has faced growing criticism over the difficulties in closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay. 274 no Senior White House Counsel Greg Craig will leave his post and will be replaced by Bob Bauer. Craig has faced growing criticism over the difficulties in closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay.

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]]> Supreme Court Weighs Life Sentences For Juveniles The high court on Monday reviewed two cases testing whether it is unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment to sentence a juvenile to life in prison without parole — for a crime that does not involve a death. The justices seemed divided and uncertain on the question of redemption versus retribution. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120251047&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120251047&ft=1&f=2101289 The high court on Monday reviewed two cases testing whether it is unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment to sentence a juvenile to life in prison without parole — for a crime that does not involve a death. The justices seemed divided and uncertain on the question of redemption versus retribution. 363 no The high court on Monday reviewed two cases testing whether it is unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment to sentence a juvenile to life in prison without parole — for a crime that does not involve a death. The justices seemed divided and uncertain on the question of redemption versus retribution.

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]]> High Court Weighs Life Terms For Minors Is it unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment to send a juvenile away to prison for life, without the possibility of parole, for a non-homicide crime? The Supreme Court on Monday will examine two cases, including that of Joe Sullivan, who was convicted of rape when he was 13 years old. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:57:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120183593&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120183593&ft=1&f=2101289 Is it unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment to send a juvenile away to prison for life, without the possibility of parole, for a non-homicide crime? The Supreme Court on Monday will examine two cases, including that of Joe Sullivan, who was convicted of rape when he was 13 years old. 467 no Is it unconstitutionally cruel and unusual punishment to send a juvenile away to prison for life, without the possibility of parole, for a non-homicide crime? The Supreme Court on Monday will examine two cases, including that of Joe Sullivan, who was convicted of rape when he was 13 years old.

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]]> High Court Weighs Prosecutors' Immunity Terry Harrington served 25 years for murder, but he later discovered that prosecutors handling his case worked with the police to withhold evidence that might have freed him. Harrington wants to sue those prosecutors, but must convince the court that the protections prosecutors have from such suits are unconstitutional. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120098210&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120098210&ft=1&f=2101289 Terry Harrington served 25 years for murder, but he later discovered that prosecutors handling his case worked with the police to withhold evidence that might have freed him. Harrington wants to sue those prosecutors, but must convince the court that the protections prosecutors have from such suits are unconstitutional. 368 no Terry Harrington served 25 years for murder, but he later discovered that prosecutors handling his case worked with the police to withhold evidence that might have freed him. Harrington wants to sue those prosecutors, but must convince the court that the protections prosecutors have from such suits are unconstitutional.

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]]> Can Prosecutors Be Sued By People They Framed? The Supreme Court on Wednesday hears arguments on whether prosecutors should have immunity from lawsuits, even when they frame people for murder. The case involves two men who served 25 years in prison for a murder they did not commit. They say prosecutors coerced witnesses to lie and withheld evidence that pointed to another suspect. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120069519&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120069519&ft=1&f=2101289 The Supreme Court on Wednesday hears arguments on whether prosecutors should have immunity from lawsuits, even when they frame people for murder. The case involves two men who served 25 years in prison for a murder they did not commit. They say prosecutors coerced witnesses to lie and withheld evidence that pointed to another suspect. 448 no The Supreme Court on Wednesday hears arguments on whether prosecutors should have immunity from lawsuits, even when they frame people for murder. The case involves two men who served 25 years in prison for a murder they did not commit. They say prosecutors coerced witnesses to lie and withheld evidence that pointed to another suspect.

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]]> Supreme Court Considers Mutual Fund Fees The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a case testing whether some mutual funds are charging excessive fees. Some 90 million Americans invest in retail mutual funds. While the fees charged by these funds may sound small percentage-wise, they add up to big money. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120004296&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120004296&ft=1&f=2101289 The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a case testing whether some mutual funds are charging excessive fees. Some 90 million Americans invest in retail mutual funds. While the fees charged by these funds may sound small percentage-wise, they add up to big money. 270 no The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a case testing whether some mutual funds are charging excessive fees. Some 90 million Americans invest in retail mutual funds. While the fees charged by these funds may sound small percentage-wise, they add up to big money.

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]]> Congressional Medal For Former Mass. Sen. Brooke Former Massachusetts Republican Sen. Edward W. Brooke III receives the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday. President Obama will be on hand as Brooke, the first African-American elected to the Senate by popular vote, is honored. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114253896&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114253896&ft=1&f=2101289 Former Massachusetts Republican Sen. Edward W. Brooke III receives the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday. President Obama will be on hand as Brooke, the first African-American elected to the Senate by popular vote, is honored. 234 no Former Massachusetts Republican Sen. Edward W. Brooke III receives the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday. President Obama will be on hand as Brooke, the first African-American elected to the Senate by popular vote, is honored.

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]]> Supreme Court To Hear New Guantanamo Case The court said Tuesday it will hear a case involving Chinese Muslims, or Uighurs, to consider the status of Guantanamo prisoners who remain in custody even after the Pentagon decides they're not a threat to the United States. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113963490&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113963490&ft=1&f=2101289 The court said Tuesday it will hear a case involving Chinese Muslims, or Uighurs, to consider the status of Guantanamo prisoners who remain in custody even after the Pentagon decides they're not a threat to the United States. no The court said Tuesday it will hear a case involving Chinese Muslims, or Uighurs, to consider the status of Guantanamo prisoners who remain in custody even after the Pentagon decides they're not a threat to the United States.

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]]> Ginsburg Released From Hospital After Drug Reaction Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was released Thursday after being hospitalized briefly following a reaction to medication. It was the second time Ginsburg has been hospitalized in the past month. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113840351&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113840351&ft=1&f=2101289 Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was released Thursday after being hospitalized briefly following a reaction to medication. It was the second time Ginsburg has been hospitalized in the past month. 138 no Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was released Thursday after being hospitalized briefly following a reaction to medication. It was the second time Ginsburg has been hospitalized in the past month.

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]]> High Court Hears Religious Symbol Case The U.S. Supreme Court took on a long-running legal fight Wednesday over an 8-foot cross in the Mojave Desert. The court heard arguments on whether the cross, which was erected on federal parkland as a war memorial, violates the rights of those who are offended by its religious symbolism. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113586577&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113586577&ft=1&f=2101289 The U.S. Supreme Court took on a long-running legal fight Wednesday over an 8-foot cross in the Mojave Desert. The court heard arguments on whether the cross, which was erected on federal parkland as a war memorial, violates the rights of those who are offended by its religious symbolism. 304 no The U.S. Supreme Court took on a long-running legal fight Wednesday over an 8-foot cross in the Mojave Desert. The court heard arguments on whether the cross, which was erected on federal parkland as a war memorial, violates the rights of those who are offended by its religious symbolism.

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]]> High Court Weighs Legality Of Memorial Cross The Supreme Court hears a case on the display of a World War I memorial cross as a national memorial. Critics say the cross violates the ban on government-established religion. In 1999, a Buddhist sought permission to erect a shrine near the cross. The National Park Service said no. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113532854&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113532854&ft=1&f=2101289 The Supreme Court hears a case on the display of a World War I memorial cross as a national memorial. Critics say the cross violates the ban on government-established religion. In 1999, a Buddhist sought permission to erect a shrine near the cross. The National Park Service said no. 0 no The Supreme Court hears a case on the display of a World War I memorial cross as a national memorial. Critics say the cross violates the ban on government-established religion. In 1999, a Buddhist sought permission to erect a shrine near the cross. The National Park Service said no.

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]]> High Court Hears Animal Cruelty Video Case The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the Obama administration's efforts to reinstate a 10-year-old ban on the production and sale of graphic videos of animal cruelty. The case pits animal-rights groups and the government against free-speech groups and hunters organizations. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:26:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113548704&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113548704&ft=1&f=2101289 The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the Obama administration's efforts to reinstate a 10-year-old ban on the production and sale of graphic videos of animal cruelty. The case pits animal-rights groups and the government against free-speech groups and hunters organizations. 343 no The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the Obama administration's efforts to reinstate a 10-year-old ban on the production and sale of graphic videos of animal cruelty. The case pits animal-rights groups and the government against free-speech groups and hunters organizations.

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]]> Dogfighting Case Gets Its Day In Court The Supreme Court hears a major free speech case on Tuesday that asks whether the government can make it a crime to sell or possess any depiction of animal cruelty. The case is about dogfighting videos, but critics argue that it violates the First Amendment. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113515573&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113515573&ft=1&f=2101289 The Supreme Court hears a major free speech case on Tuesday that asks whether the government can make it a crime to sell or possess any depiction of animal cruelty. The case is about dogfighting videos, but critics argue that it violates the First Amendment. 466 no The Supreme Court hears a major free speech case on Tuesday that asks whether the government can make it a crime to sell or possess any depiction of animal cruelty. The case is about dogfighting videos, but critics argue that it violates the First Amendment.

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]]> High Court Begins New Term The U.S. Supreme Court formally opened its new term Monday, turning away 1,800 appeals that had accumulated over the summer. The justices also heard their first case, involving police questioning. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113513722&ft=1&f=2101289 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113513722&ft=1&f=2101289 The U.S. Supreme Court formally opened its new term Monday, turning away 1,800 appeals that had accumulated over the summer. The justices also heard their first case, involving police questioning. 305 no The U.S. Supreme Court formally opened its new term Monday, turning away 1,800 appeals that had accumulated over the summer. The justices also heard their first case, involving police questioning.

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