United States Courts: Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor Remarks on Constitution Day 2016
The nation celebrated Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 16, 2016. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered congratulatory remarks to those naturalized at Ellis Island. Her message was webcast by the U.S. Courts as part of their coverage of ceremonies at the Lincoln Memorial and Ellis Island, which were hosted by the National Park Service and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. Associate Justice Sotomayor discussed the U.S. Constitution, her family's migration from Puerto Rico to the mainland United States, the challenges of becoming U.S. citizens, and the rewards and responsibilities that come with citizenship, including voting, volunteering, and jury duty. She urged the new citizens to embrace the American culture, but not abandon their native cultures, as diversity is America's greatest strength.
N-400
- Selection from Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interviews and Quizzes
- NEW EDITION! Citizenship: Ready for the Interview: (Part 12) Addition Questions by Lynn Weintraub (publisher's website)
- n-400r-12e Work in a Prison
- n-400r-12f Gangs, Weapons, Child Soldiers
Civics
- Citizenship: Passing the Test: A Country of Laws by Lynn Weintraub (publisher's website)
- si.edu: Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities and The Courts
Integration:
- A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs about the Branches of Gov’t Part 3 pdf
Homework:
United States Courts: Pathways to the Bench: U.S. District Court Judge Juan Sánchez (video)
U.S. District Court Judge Juan R. Sánchez, of Philadelphia, moved at age 12 from Puerto Rico to New York where he learned English, excelled in school, and developed his baseball talents. Baseball helped him assimilate and make friends, but it was his passion for public service that led him to the federal bench. He still plays baseball on a league and brings his work ethic and dedication to the diamond and to the courthouse every day.
United States Courts: Pathways to the Bench: U.S. District Court Judge Juan Sánchez (video)
U.S. District Court Judge Juan R. Sánchez, of Philadelphia, moved at age 12 from Puerto Rico to New York where he learned English, excelled in school, and developed his baseball talents. Baseball helped him assimilate and make friends, but it was his passion for public service that led him to the federal bench. He still plays baseball on a league and brings his work ethic and dedication to the diamond and to the courthouse every day.
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