Analyze One U.S. Supreme Court Justice

Choose one, current Supreme Court justice, and provide a biography of significant events in the justices life, the political labels placed on the justice, an examination of whether or not that political label is accurate, and an analysis of the judges philosophy on constitutional issues. It is recommended that your post contain approximately 400 words.

Guided Response:
U.S. Supreme Court justices are people too. Examine where the justice of your choice originated and major life events which may shape her/his views when deciding a matter of national importance. Analyze whether or not it is appropriate for justices to use their real-life, prior experiences in their interpretations of the law.

Required Resources
Text
Spohn, C., & Hemmens, C. (2012). Courts: A text/reader (2nd ed.). Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu
Section IV: Judges and Jurors

Articles
Howard, R. C., & Rich, L. A. (2006). A history of Miranda and why it remains vital today (https://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=1225&context=vulr).Valparaiso Law Review, 40(3), 685-706. Retrieved from http://scholar.valpo.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1225&context=vulr

This resource provides an analysis of the need for continued Fifth Amendment protections delineated by the U.S. Supreme Court in the U.S. v. Miranda decision.
Smith, C. E. (1996). The impact of new justices: The U.S. Supreme Court and criminal justice policy (https://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/726718.pdf).Akron Law Review, 30(1), 55-72. Retrieved from https://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/726718.pdf

Smith advances an argument that the U.S. Supreme Court creates criminal justice policy through its rulings.

Web Page
Liptak, A. (2012, March 21). Justices ruling expands rights of accused in plea bargains (https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/22/us/supreme-court-says-defendants-have-right-to-good-lawyers.html?_r=0).The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com

Liptak analyzes the defendants right to effective, legal representation (Sixth Amendment) during plea agreement negotiations and proceedings.

Recommended Resources
Websites
Anthony M. Kennedy (Links to an external site.) (http://www.oyez.org/justices/anthony_m_kennedy)

Brief biography of Justice Anthony Kennedy
Antonin Scalia (Links to an external site.) (http://www.oyez.org/justices/antonin_scalia)

Brief biography of Justice Antonin Scalia
Clarence Thomas (Links to an external site.) (http://www.oyez.org/justices/clarence_thomas)

Brief biography of Justice Clarence Thomas
Elena Kagan (Links to an external site.) (http://www.oyez.org/justices/elena_kagan)

Brief biography of Justice Elena Kagan
John G. Roberts, Jr. (Links to an external site.) (http://www.oyez.org/justices/john_g_roberts_jr)

Brief biography of Chief Justice John Roberts
Ruth Bader Ginsberg (Links to an external site.) (http://www.oyez.org/justices/ruth_bader_ginsburg)

Brief biography of Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Samuel A. Alito, Jr. (Links to an external site.) (http://www.oyez.org/justices/samuel_alito_jr)

Brief biography of Justice Samuel Alito
Sonia Sotomayor (Links to an external site.) (http://www.oyez.org/justices/sonia_sotomayor)

Brief biography of Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Stephen G. Breyer (Links to an external site.) (http://www.oyez.org/justices/stephen_g_breyer)

Brief biography of Justice Stephen Breyer