“So, Do You Believe in ‘Superprecedent’?” Law Professor Jeffrey Rosen will have this Week in Review essay in Sunday’s edition of The New York Times.

“Bush narrows Supreme Court selection to 2, sources say”: Sunday in The Chicago Tribune, Jan Crawford Greenburg will have an article in which she reports, “With an announcement expected Sunday or Monday, administration officials have narrowed the focus to Judges Samuel Alito of New Jersey and Michael Luttig of Virginia, sources involved in the process said.”

And Reuters reports that “Luttig, Alito contenders as Bush mulls court pick.”

“Conservatives Rejoice at Nominee’s Withdrawal; Is Nominating Prominent Strict-Constructionist to High Court Too Risky?” Lawrence Hurley had this article in yesterday’s issue of The Daily Journal of California.

“Power Base: Bush’s post-Miers problem.” Law Professor Cass R. Sunstein has this essay (pass-through link) online at The New Republic.

“Lessons From the Miers Debacle”: Bruce Shapiro has this essay online at The Nation.

“G’bye, Harriet; Hello…Janice?! If Bush replaces Harriet Miers with Janice Rogers Brown, as the right hopes — well, remember the phrase ‘extraordinary circumstances’?” Simon Maxwell Apter has this essay at The American Prospect Online.

“Sykes would be an excellent Supreme Court justice”: Rick Esenberg has this op-ed today in The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The wire services are reporting: The Associated Press provides reports headlined “Supreme Court to Hear Student Loans Case” and “N.J. Judge May Be High On Bush’s Supreme List; Third Circuit Court’s Alito Being Considered For Nomination.”

United Press International, meanwhile, reports that “Third Supreme Court nominee expected soon.”

“After Upheavals, President Seeks to Steady Course”: This article will appear Sunday in The New York Times. According to the article, “Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr. of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has emerged as a leading candidate” for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.

“Miers’ Pullout Creates Political Fallout”: This segment (RealPlayer required) featuring Nina Totenberg appeared on today’s broadcast of NPR‘s “Weekend Edition – Saturday.”

“Fourth Circuit Letter Bombs”: The “South Carolina Appellate Law Blog” offers a post that begins, “This was not much reported, but a letter bomb was discovered at the Fourth Circuit courthouse in Richmond earlier this week.” The post links to an article from The Richmond Times-Dispatch headlined “Bomb squad disables device at courthouse; Employees evacuated from annex while police render package safe.”

“Merrillville native might have shot at Supreme Court; Law professor, mom say Maureen Mahoney has personal, intellectual credentials”: This article appears today in The Times of Munster, Indiana. It is reassuring to know that Maureen E. Mahoney‘s mother believes that her daughter is well-qualified for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Are cryopreserved pre-embryos “persons” for purposes of Arizona’s wrongful death statutes? A three-judge panel of the Arizona Court of Appeals addressed that question in an opinion issued Thursday.

In news coverage, The Associated Press provides a report headlined “Ariz. Court: Embryo Outside Not ‘Person.’”

“Voter ID Law Is Overturned; Georgia Can No Longer Charge For Access to Nov. 8 Election”: This article appeared yesterday in The Washington Post.

And The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported yesterday that “Hold on photo ID law upheld.”

Thursday’s order of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit can be viewed at this link.

Circuit Judge Janice Rogers Brown issues her first opinion for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit: You can access the opinion, issued yesterday, at this link. The case involves the Peace Corps, the Freedom of Information Act, and allegations of sexual misconduct.

Available online from law.com: Marcia Coyle has an article headlined “What Does Miers’ Withdrawal Mean for Future Nominees?”

Shannon P. Duffy has an article headlined “Justice Alito? Some Say He’s a New High Court Favorite.”

And in news from California, “Complexity Slows Milberg-Lerach Probe.”

In today’s edition of The Los Angeles Times: David G. Savage and Henry Weinstein have an article headlined “Prosecutor Has Built a Strong Case, Experts Say.”

In related coverage, “Prosecutor’s Signature Traits Evident in the Case He Presses; Those familiar with Patrick J. Fitzgerald say he filed what the facts merited, no more or less.”

An article reports that “Some See Indictment as ‘a Devastating Day for Journalism.’”

And Joseph C. Wilson IV has an op-ed entitled “Our 27 months of hell.”

“For Some, Redemption of Killer Rings Hollow”: The Los Angeles Times today contains an article that begins, “Gene Hetzel is aware that death row inmate Stanley ‘Tookie’ Williams has written books and been the subject of a movie. Hetzel even heard talk of a Nobel Prize nomination some years ago. And he knows that influential people are lobbying to win him clemency.”

“Ruling backs gay benefits”: The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner contains an article that begins, “State and municipal governments cannot deny benefits to the same-sex partners of their employees under the Alaska Constitution, said a landmark Alaska Supreme Court decision released Friday.”

And the ACLU issued a press release entitled “Unanimous Alaska Supreme Court Says It Is Unconstitutional to Deny Equal Benefits to Lesbian and Gay State Employees.”

My earlier coverage is here.

On yesterday’s broadcast of NPR‘s “Morning Edition“: The broadcast contained segments entitled “‘Bloggers’ Weigh In on Miers’ Withdrawal” and “Political Woes Mount at White House” (RealPlayer required).

“Court’s suicide decision in limbo; Miers’ withdrawal throws another wild card into case about unique Oregon law”: The Salem Statesman Journal contains this article today.

“Hijacker of ‘Sex.com’ Is Arrested”: This article appears today in The Los Angeles Times.

“Next Nominee May Well Spark a Climactic Battle”: Saturday’s edition of The New York Times will contain this article, along with an article headlined “Pool of Female Judges Has Boomed in 24 Years.”

And The Washington Post on Saturday will report that “Appellate Judges Cited as Focus of New Search; Supreme Court Candidates on Short List Were Vetted This Summer, Sources Say.”

“Now, a balancing act; After Harriet Miers, President Bush looks for a nominee who can satisfy an emboldened right and still hopeful left”: This article appears today in The St. Petersburg Times.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports today that “Harriet Miers withdraws as Supreme Court nominee; Opposed on right, Miers never able to win wide support.”

The Times & Democrat of Orangeburg, South Carolina reports that “Miers out as high court nominee; Karen Williams once again considered for vacancy.”

The State of Columbia, South Carolina reports that “S.C. judge surfaces again as candidate.”

The Washington Times contains articles headlined “Miers rules herself out“; “Bush among last to learn of Miers’ plan to quit?“; “Conservatives demand nominee in their image“; “Conservatives eager to put battles in past, unite behind Bush agenda and next court pick“; and “‘Centrist’ label tugged two ways.”

The Dallas Morning News contains articles headlined “Starting over: President’s loyal counsel took flak for 24 days, then retreated quietly“; “Conservative base hastened downfall“; and “For Dallas supporters, ‘it’s a sad day’; Disgusted by criticism, friends say Miers, city will emerge unscathed.”

The News & Advance of Lynchburg, Virginia reports that “Falwell quick to offer choices for candidate.”

The Providence (R.I.) Journal reports that “Reed, Chafee surprised at Miers’ exit; Neither senator had decided whether they would have voted to seat her on the high court.”

The Gainesville Sun reports that “UF analysts weigh in on withdrawal.”

The Concord Monitor reports that “Locally, few shocked by move.”

The News-Times of Danbury, Connecticut reports that “Lawyers see tough fight for next pick.”

The Daily Star of Oneonta, New York contains an article headlined “Locals: Miers news not a surprise.”

The York (Pa.) Daily Record reports that “Miers’ withdrawal no surprise, say local attorneys.”

The Parkersburg (W. Va.) News reports that “Some locals surprised at Miers decision.”

The Bucyrus (Ohio) Telegraph-Forum reports that “Local views vary on Miers.”

The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that “Local observers lament politicized court process.”

The Des Mounes Register contains articles headlined “Grassley regrets withdrawal; Harkin says president ‘caved’” and “Pataki: Miers’ decision is for the best; The potential candidate for president makes his comments in the midst of an Iowa visit.”

The Arkansas News Bureau reports that “Arkansas senators disappointed at Miers’ withdrawal.”

The Indianapolis Star reports that “Miers’ fate has silver lining, past ‘losers’ say.”

The Kansas City Star reports that “Brownback’s star rises as nominee falls.”

The Lawrence Journal-World reports that “Kansas senator may have been key in Miers case.”

The Wichita Eagle reports that “Area conservatives praise pullout; Local leaders say their faith in the president has been restored now that Miers is no longer a Supreme Court nominee.”

The SMU Daily Campus reports that “Students speak to senator about Miers withdrawl.”

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that “In Utah, Miers’ exit surprising to some, expected by others; Leaders’ reactions: While Sen. Bennett bemoans the decision, the U. politics director says it ‘had to happen.’”

The Advocate of Baton Rouge, Louisiana reports that “Vitter, Landrieu regret that Senate didn’t quiz Miers.”

The Shreveport Times contains an article headlined “Locals: Miers’ decision not forced by the president.”

In The Philadelphia Inquirer, political analyst Dick Polman reports that “Conservatives doomed high court nomination.”

The Argus Leader of Sioux Falls, South Dakota reports that “Senators split on traits for next nominee.”

The Hartford Courant reports that “Miers, Terrorism On Minds Of Panelists At Forum.”

The Tallahassee Democrat reports that “Choice of Miers for court didn’t go over well locally.”

The Courier-Post of Cherry Hill, New Jersey reports that “South Jerseyans back Miers’ withdrawal.”

The Rocky Mountain News reports that “Allard, Salazar describe wish list; Dobson: New info halted his support.”

Florida Today reports that “Brevard not surprised by Miers’ decision.”

The Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger reports that “Miers is out as nominee for top court; White House counsel’s withdrawal signals a new political hit for Bush.”

The Houston Chronicle reports that “In Texas, some are dismayed; But one social conservative is happy with Miers’ move to withdraw.”

The Free-Lance Star of Fredericksburg, Virginia reports that “GOP divide displayed over pick; Virginia senators Warner and Allen divided on Miers’ withdrawal from Supreme Court consideration.”

The Virginian-Pilot reports that “Strategist’s bid for Miers drowned out by critics.”

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that “Miers bows out of Supreme Court bid.”

The Athens (Ga.) Banner-Herald reports that “UGA experts look ahead.”

The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that “Tenn. politicians, pundits weigh in on withdrawal.”

And The Dayton Daily News reports that “DeWine laments lack of hearings; Senator says Miers’ reasons for quitting are valid.”

“May Race Ever Be Used as A ‘Tie-Breaker’ in High School Admissions? The Ninth Circuit Says ‘Yes’ in a Case That Might Test the New Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Instincts.” FindLaw commentator Vikram David Amar has this essay today.

“The Miers Impact: Put the brakes on a bill that speeds up executions.” This editorial appears today in The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Slate posts next week’s cancelled Doonesbury comic strips on the Harriet Miers nomination: You can view them here.

“Eight convictions on thin ice; Court reporter failed to give complete transcripts to panel”: This article appears today in The Rocky Mountain News.

And The Denver Post reports today that “Guilty verdicts could be tossed; 8 cases affected.” The article explains that the transcripts were recorded using an “unusual form of shorthand, which other court reporters could not read.”

“Bush Heads to Camp David to Ponder Nominee”: The Associated Press provides this report.

“Miers withdrawal puts Bush in a difficult corner; Conservatives will want one of their kind; Democrats urge consensus nominee”: The Denver Post contains this article today, along with an article headlined “Church support rapidly fell away; Nominee’s 1993 statement cited; Bush may have erred in thinking that Miers’ faith would carry more weight with conservatives.”

The Boston Globe contains articles headlined “Withdrawal of Miers turns up heat on Bush; Conservatives want jurist with known record“; “Familiar names, fresh faces among options“; “Executive privilege at heart of dispute over Miers memos“; “Democrats warn on next pick“; and “Withdrawal delays the retirement of Justice O’Connor.”

And Newsday contains articles headlined “Can Bush find the right stuff? With Miers gone after conservative revolt, president searches for new nominee to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice O’Connor“; “Miers had too many gaffes and missteps; Weak spots showed up early in sit-downs with senators who were to grill her later“; “Presidential scrape might be tough to heal“; and “Legal experts weigh in on Miers’ withdrawal.”

“Alaska High Court Backs Partner Benefits”: The Associated Press provides a report that begins, “The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Friday it was unconstitutional to bar benefits to the same-sex partners of public employees.” You can access today’s ruling of the Supreme Court of Alaska at this link.

“Canadian debate intensifies on method of picking top court”: The Toronto Globe and Mail today contains an article that begins, “Harriet Miers’s decision to withdraw her nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court has provided new fuel to a heated Canadian debate about our own system of appointing judges to the top court.”

The “female John Roberts” just so happens also to be a Hoosier: The Gary (Ind.) Post-Tribune reports today that “Region native on short list.”

“Public More Pleased Than Disappointed by Miers’ Withdrawal; More concern about her qualifications and closeness to Bush than her ideology”: Gallup News Service provides this report.

“Abortion, Suicide Cases Add Urgency to Court Search”: Bloomberg News provides this report.