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Today, Associate Justice John Paul Stevens announced his resignation from the United States Supreme Court. Justice Stevens will be 90 at the time of his retirement when the Court's term ends this summer.

He was nominated in 1975 by President Gerald Ford, after Williams Douglas resigned. Stevens has cast many votes during his tenure on the Court in favor of abortion and a strict separation of church and state.

Names that have been mentioned as possible nominees President Barack Obama may select include Solicitor General Elena Kagan and federal appeals judges Diane Wood and Merrick Garland.

No matter who is nominated, the appointment process will no doubt set in motion a battle over the Supreme Court, especially if President Obama chooses a nominee whose judicial philosophy is that of a judicial activist.

As Chief Justice John Roberts said during his confirmation hearings, judges ought to be umpires who simply call the balls and strikes. They ought not play in the game or change the rules. The American people deserve a Supreme Court nominee who respects the rule of law and who will set aside personal bias in order to be faithful to the Constitution.

Pray that any efforts to confirm a judicial activist to the Court will be unsuccessful. We will keep you informed on this important issue.

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REGISTER TODAY for "The Awakening 2010." This exciting and informative event is coming to the campus of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia on April 15-16.

Go to www.FreedomFederation.org to register online or call 800-671-1776.

A broad array of confirmed speakers will address faith, freedom, and the the role of government, covering topics such as social, economic, and domestic issues, national security, and foreign affairs, with sessions for pastors, public office seekers, nonprofit leaders, technology, community organizers, messaging to youth and minority communities, public policy and much more.

The Awakening begins on Thursday night at 5:00 p.m., continues with special sessions on Friday, and concludes on Friday night with a Liberty & Justice Rally. Over 10,000 attendees will hear motivational and informative messages by many national leaders. Inspiring musical artists will bring a variety of entertainment.

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