Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor acknowledges her frustration with conservative justices.

Sotomayor Talks Finding Common Ground and Court Decisions

During a recent appearance on “Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed her goal of seeking the best in her conservative colleagues. She reminisced about a lesson from her mother: “She taught me to find the best people,” Sotomayor shared. “That’s the lesson I’ve internalized, and it’s what I hope for in my fellow justices.”

While promoting her new children’s book, “Just Shine! How To Be Your Best Self,” she acknowledged the complexities of her relationships with her colleagues, admitting, “I don’t really agree with them—at least not most of the time. It can be frustrating, and sure, there are moments when I want to, you know, maybe kick them out of the room. But I don’t.”

Sotomayor reflected on her mother’s wisdom, stating that finding common ground can be beneficial for everyone involved.

In another appearance on “The View,” she discussed the implications of overturning significant Supreme Court precedents, including Roe v. Wade. When prompted about the consequences of such decisions, Sotomayor warned that “the price we pay will have serious ramifications for many, not just now but also for the future. It could influence how future leaders behave.”

Sunny Hostin asked her, “Why do you consider these rulings so risky for our freedoms?” Sotomayor replied, “Changing precedents can be really detrimental for certain groups. It reshapes the rights people thought they had. Once those rights are stripped away… well, the danger extends beyond just the current situation.”