Political Quotes

On the recordJune 24, 2025
This is not the first time the Court closes its eyes to noncompliance, nor, I fear, will it be the last.
Said by
Sonia Sotomayor
New York
Source
slate.com

Editor's note · Context

Sotomayor expresses concern over the Court's repeated disregard for noncompliance with lower court orders.

Share

More from Sonia Sotomayor

Jul 3, 2026

Congress passed the Refugee Act in 1980 because it did not want this country to repeat the mistakes of its past.

newyorker.com
Jun 4, 2026

In addition to being wrong on the merits, the Court’s decision inflicts two grave harms on the public.

motherjones.com
Jun 9, 2026

It also corrodes the rule of law by rewarding Alabama’s gamesmanship and outright defiance of court orders.

newyorker.com
Jul 9, 2025

at once the symbol of our democracy and the most pervasive means for promoting our common destiny.

slate.com

Other voices in this conversation