Kagan: Supreme Court Only Interprets Meanings Of Congress' Laws

Solicitor General Elena Kagan says Wednesday, that although Congress makes the laws, the only thing that the Supreme Court should be doing is interpreting the meaning of the laws Congress put in place. (0:23) 

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I Will Be Independent, Not Favor Partisan Politics, Says Kagan

Solicitor General Elena Kagan says that, once clothed with the robe of a Supreme Court Justice, she will be an independent entity and will not favor a particular political party.  (0:50)

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The People Make The Laws, Says Kagan

Solicitor General Elena Kagan says judges play an important role in our constitutional democracy to ensure that legislators don’t overstep their boundaries but, in the end, it is up to the people to make the laws of our country. (0:35)

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Kagan: Being A Justice Is Like Being An Umpire

Solicitor General Elena Kagan says being a judge for the United States Supreme Court can be compared to being an umpire and being impartial before the “game/case” crucial to being a fair umpire and Justince. (0:43)

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Kagan: SC Must Interpret, Address Mistakes Made By Congress

Solicitor General Elena Kagan says that, often time, the Supreme Court must interpret statutes that Congress pass into law and that must take into consideration changes in circumstances and address the mistakes made by Congress when passing those very laws. (0:45)

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Kagan: Once The Court Decides Case It's Binding Precedent

Solicitor General Elena Kagan tells Sen. Diane Feinstein that even a close a vote as the recent 5-4 Supreme Court decision in the McDonald vs. The City of Chicago case becomes “settled law.” (1:35)

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Military Had Access To Harvard Under Predecessor's System, Says Kagan

Solicitor General Elena Kagan says the system her predecessor, Bob Clark, was set up at Harvard Law to ensure military recruiting access while maintaining Harvard Law School’s long-standing policy of anti-discrimination. (0:34)

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Recruiters Could Not Sign Pledge Due To DADT, Says Kagan

When questioned about the military’s access to Harvard law students, Solicitor General Elena Kagan says that to enforce Harvard’s anti-discrimination policy, military recruiters could not use the Office of Career Services because they could not sign a pledge of anti-discrimination due to Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. (0:37)

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Kagan: My Politics Must Be Separate From My Judgment

Solicitor General Elena Kagan says she will keep politics out of her judgements. (0:06)

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Kagan Says Recusal Is Warranted In Some Cases

Solicitor General Elena Kagan speaks on circumstances where she would strongly consider recusal if confirmed on the Supreme Court. (0:13)

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Biggest Challenge Facing Kagan Are Partisan Politics, Says Senator

Sen. Lindsey Graham (D-S.C.) says Supreme Court Justice nominee Elena Kagan’s biggest challenge will be to omit partisan beliefs from decisions she makes as a prospective Justice. (1:05)

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Kagan Is A Remarkable Nominee, Says White House Counsel

White House Counsel Bob Bauer praises Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan during a conference call with reporters Friday. (0:12)
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Former Kagan Colleague Emphasizes Nominee's History Of Personal Responsibility

Teresa Roseborough, who clerked alongside Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan for former Justice Thurgood Marhsall, told reporters during a conference call Wednesday that she never saw Kagan attempt to impose her views while serving as a clerk. (0:37)
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Former Kagan Colleague Says Supreme Court Nominee Has Always Been Impressive

Harry Litman, a clerk for former Justice Thurgood Marshall, told reporters during a conference call Wednesday that he could tell Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan was an impressive individual when they both clerked for Marshall. (0:18)
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Expert Says Solicitor Generals Have A History Of Making Good Justices

Former Solicitor General Seth Waxman says that many Supreme Court Justices in the past have also served as Solicitor General for some time. (0:31)
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Senate Shouldn't Confirm Kagan Via Rubber Stamp, Says Expert

Brian Darling, Director of Senate Relations at the Heritage Foundation, says he hopes the Senate will be thorough in their questioning of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan and not be a "rubber stamp" for President Obama. (0:13)
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MOS: Kagan's Personal Lifestyle Has No Bearing On How She Would Judge

A Michigan resident named Julie, visiting Capitol Hill on Friday, shares her take on Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. (:11)
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MOS: Media Should Focus Less On Kagan's Personal Life

A Michigan resident named Julie, visiting Capitol Hill on Friday, shares her take on Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. (:09)
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MOS: Potential All-Ivy League Supreme Court Is Bothersome

A Michigan resident named Jim, visiting Capitol Hill on Friday, shares his take on Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. (:16)
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Elena Kagan, first female nominee for solicitor general, accepts nomination

Elena Kagan expressing her honor at being nominated to the position of solicitor general at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Feb. 10, 2009. (00:21)
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