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Sonia Sotomayor: In the first instance, it's always Congress or State passing regulation that the Court is reviewing and determining…

On the recordMay 7, 2009
In the first instance, it's always Congress or State passing regulation that the Court is reviewing and determining whether it complies with constitutional limits.
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Sonia Sotomayor
New York

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Sotomayor emphasizes the role of Congress and states in regulating issues before the Court.

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