Chief Justice Roberts challenges Sotomayor during the birthright citizenship hearing
Supreme Court Discussion on Birthright Citizenship During Thursday’s session, Chief Justice John Roberts found himself somewhat restrained by Justice Sonia Sotomayor as the topic of birthright citizenship and national court injunctions took center stage. Sotomayor, commanding attention early on, picked up where Justice Clarence Thomas left off. She was particularly vocal regarding actions by the […]
Sotomayor calls on lawyers to “stand firm” during Trump’s criticism.
On Thursday, Judge Sonia Sotomayor called on her fellow lawyers to stand up for the judiciary amidst attacks from the Trump administration following a recent ruling. “Our role is to advocate for those who can’t do it themselves, and we should be champions for causes that seem lost,” Sotomayor remarked at an event held by […]
Alito and Sotomayor spar during oral arguments in parental rights case
Justice Samuel Alito and Sonia Sotomayor snapped each other during Tuesday’s debate over parental rights in the LGBTQ curriculum after liberal justice tried to go back to the question as Alito spoke. The High Court is Mahmoudv. A brief conflict broke out when I heard the discussion in Taylor. There, a coalition of parents tried […]
Amidst concern about Trump, Sonia Sotomayor says ‘court decisions stand’
A Supreme Court judge for Sonia Sotomayor said in a speech Tuesday that some Democrats and media members may not comply with the court's decision on his executive order. argued that the court's decision was standing. “The court's decision is whether or not a particular person chooses to protect them,” she said. “The basis remains […]
Sotomayor criticizes presidential immunity case as putting the high court’s legitimacy on the line
Supreme Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor criticized the court's 2024 presidential immunity case with her first public appearance since the start of her second Trump term, saying she put the court's legitimacy on the line. Sotomayor made a comment when he appeared in Louisville, Kentucky. During that time she asked a variety of questions, including the […]
Sotomayor hits presidential immunity decision in first public comments since new Trump admin
Supreme Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor opposed the presidential immunity decision last summer on Wednesday, expressing concern about public confidence in the High Court. In her first official duties since President Trump took office about two weeks ago, Sotomayor was worried that the Supreme Court had fared too far from public sentiment when asked about reducing […]
Justice Sotomayor Compares Risks of Sex Changes for Minors to Aspirin
Liberal Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Wednesday compared the risks of puberty blockers and sexual mutilation surgeries for minors to the risks of taking aspirin. Sotomayor made a shocking comparison during oral argument. United States vs. Scumetti, Lawsuit filed by Biden administration against Tennessee law Ban sex change drugs and surgery for minors who […]
Sotomayor compares trans medical ‘treatments’ to aspirin in question about side effects during oral arguments
During Wednesday's oral argument in United States v. Scumetti, Justice Sonia Sotomayor compared the side effects of transgender medical procedures on minors to those of taking over-the-counter painkillers. “Every medical procedure carries risks, even taking aspirin,” Sotomayor said. “No matter what medical treatment you receive, there will always be a proportion of the population that […]
Dems weigh replacing Justice Sotomayor ahead of Trump's second term: Report
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Democratic committee chair pours cold water on replacing Sotomayor before Trump takes office
Top Democratic officials say the story of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor retiring and being filled before President-elect Donald Trump takes office is “baseless speculation” and not “realistic.” Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) made the comments to Politico following reports that Democrats are discussing whether to ask the 70-year-old to vacate his seat. He […]