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Sonia Sotomayor: The Government’s conduct in this litigation poses an extraordinary threat to the rule of law.

On the recordApril 10, 2025
The Government’s conduct in this litigation poses an extraordinary threat to the rule of law.
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Sonia Sotomayor
New York

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Sotomayor criticized the Supreme Court's ruling for rewarding the government's disregard for due process.

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