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Sonia Sotomayor: “Court decisions stand, whether one particular person chooses to abide by them or not.”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2025
Court decisions stand, whether one particular person chooses to abide by them or not.

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Sotomayor emphasized the importance of respecting court orders regardless of personal opinions.

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