On the recordMay 7, 2009
No, that's not the role of the courts. The role of the courts is to interpret the law as Congress writes it.
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congress.govNo, that's not the role of the courts. The role of the courts is to interpret the law as Congress writes it.
Sotomayor emphasizes that courts should interpret laws, not create outcomes.
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