Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan

President Obama today named Solicitor General Elena Kagan as his nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.

If confirmed, Kagan would become the first Justice to the Supreme Court in nearly 40 years who has no previous judicial experience.

This fact underscores the importance of closely examining her judicial philosophy - will she abide by the Constitution, or will she take an activist view? 

We will review her record thoroughly.  We've produced an initial look at the nominee and her record.  You can read it here.  We are calling on the Senate Judiciary Committee to provide full and thorough hearings and ask the tough questions about how Kagan views the role of Justices, the U.S. Constitution, and the rule of law.

Today's announcement signals the beginning of an important, deliberative process in which the American people deserve to know where Elena Kagan stands on these issues.

While no nominee should express legal opinions concerning specific issues, the American people deserve to know whether this nominee who could serve for many decades embraces the philosophy of judicial activism.

We will be providing additional information and analysis on Elena Kagan in the days and weeks to come.  Join us for the very latest on our daily radio program, Jay Sekulow Live!