Political Quotes

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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