Who Will Replace Justice Stevens?
Supreme Court Justice Stevens Retiring
Prospects are Kagan, Wood, Garland
Judge Diane Wood
But she also has served for 15 years as a judge on the same court as two prominent conservatives, Judges Frank Easterbrook and Richard Posner. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is noted for its collegiality, despite ideological divisions, a point that could appeal to Obama.
Supreme Court Justice Stevens Retiring
Prospects are Kagan, Wood, Garland
Judge Merrick Garland
Like Stevens, Garland was born in Chicago. He has been a federal judge since 1997, including serving for two years with John Roberts before he became chief justice.
Supreme Court Justice Stevens Retiring
Prospects are Kagan, Wood, Garland
Solicitor General Elena Kagan
Kagan would likely face questions over her objections to campus military recruiters at Harvard, stemming from her disagreement with U.S. policy on gays serving in the military.
Supreme Court Justice Stevens Retiring
Prospects are Kagan, Wood, Garland
Judge Sidney Thomas
New Name on Short List: Sidney Thomas
Kagan, Wood and Garland Still Top Court List
Secretary Janet Napolitano
Kagan, Wood and Garland Still Top Court List
Gov. Jennifer Granholm
Kagan, Wood and Garland Still Top Court List
Leah Ward Sears
Kagan, Wood and Garland Still Top Court List
Martha Minow
Obama's Supreme Court Short List
Judge Ann Claire Williams
Obama's Supreme Court Short List