U.S. President Barack Obama nominates Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court

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President Barack Obama announces the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the seat left open by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Obama says Garland is experienced and respected by his peers and recounts Garland's education and qualifications. Obama criticizes the Senate Republican leadership who have stated they will hold no confirmation hearings on any nominee until after the Presidential election in November. Garland says the nomination is the greatest honor of his life and looks forward to the confirmation process. Held in the White House Rose Garden.

Date Issued:

2016-03-16T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

United States and United States

Subject Topic:

Officials and employees, Selection and appointment, Judges, Selection and appointment, and Legislative hearings

Subject Name:

Garland, Merrick B. (Merrick Brian), 1952-, United States, Supreme Court, and Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

Subject Genre:

Platforms

Language:

English

Rights:

No Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5sf2mc72