President Obama announced that he has selected Merrick B. Garland as his nominee for the vacant seat on the Supreme Court. The New York Times has an overview article about the nomination that states that it “sets in motion a standoff that is likely to play out for many months, perhaps without resolution.” Garland is currently serving as the chief judge of the District of Columbia Circuit, and reportedly is broadly respected for his work. A range of news outlets have published pieces on Garland’s background. The Obama administration’s is here; The Chicago Tribune’s is here; Newsweek’s is here; The Atlantic’s is here. The Wall Street Journal’s Law Blog has a collection of reactions to the nomination from people in the legal field here. Hit the break for more news.
