High-profile appeals that may reach the court in the next couple of years include Arizona 's sweeping immigration reform law and California 's ban on same-sex marriage . Elena Kagan is confirmed as the 112th Supreme Court justice . Five Senate Republicans backed Kagan ; one Democrat opposed her . Comment: Democrats have praised Kagan 's intellect and said she may help balance the court .
Elena Kagan is confirmed as the 112th Supreme Court justice . Five Senate Republicans backed Kagan ; one Democrat opposed her . Comment: Democrats have praised Kagan 's intellect and said she may help balance the court .