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Since Judge Sonia Sotomayor was nominated by President Obama to the U.S. Supreme Court, several organizations have issued reports that summarize significant decisions written or signed by the judge. Among these are those by:

• The Congressional Research Service
• The American Civil Liberties Union
• The New York Times

SCOTUSblog has posted much analysis of Judge Sotomayor’s opinions, the nomination process and related developments; and an extensive list of links to other articles and studies.

And the National Law Journal has published an extensive list of links to news and commentary on the Sotomayor nomination.

Many sites are providing summaries and reviews of the recently completed 2008-09 Term of the U.S. Supreme Court.

These include news sources, such as The New York Times (see also this graphic), The Washington Post (see interactive feature) and USA Today’s wrapup article and summary of major rulings.

Many legal blogs are publishing perspectives, including ACS Blog (American Constitution Society), Constitutional Law Prof Blog, and The Volokh Conspiracy. The indispensable SCOTUSBlog has posted its Stat Pack Final Data and many commentary and analysis pieces. For other links, see our Law Blog Portal.

C-SPAN features a panel discussion from Washington Legal Foundation. You Tube is posting video of other commentators reflecting on the Term, including this Federal Judicial Center program.