Sonia Sotomayor, who rose from humble roots in a Bronx, New York, housing project to a high-powered legal career, was sworn in Saturday as the 111th justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

full story

Confirmation 101
A Supreme Court vacancy triggers a rare process marked by requirements, politics and public theater
Notable statements
From the Bronx to the bench: Lean more about Sotomayor
Current Supreme Court justices
Who would Sotomayor sit with on the bench if she's confirmed?
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
Sotomayor knew she wanted to go into law from an early age
'It had a lift to it'
See reaction to the nomination from CNN's political team
Quick Vote
Do you agree with President Obama's selection of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be the next U.S. Supreme Court justice?
Send, Share, See Your Stories on CNN
iReport.com: Your take on Sotomayor?
How important is President Obama's choice of a Hispanic woman as his first Supreme Court nominee? Is Sonia Sotomayor the right pick? Would you have rather seen someone else nominated? Put your thoughts on video -- they could be used on CNN.
Background
Sotomayor's key rulings
Judge Sotomayor has issued rulings in several key areas, including abortion, the environment -- even baseball
Gallery
Life in pictures
Follow Sonia Sotomayor's journey from childhood to Ivy League schools to U.S. Supreme Court nominee