Sonia Sotomayor: “All precedent of the Court is entitled to the respect of the doctrine…”

On the recordMay 7, 2009

All precedent of the Court is entitled to the respect of the doctrine of stare decisis.

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Sotomayor emphasizes the importance of respecting court precedents.

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Sonia Sotomayor: “All precedent of the Court is entitled to the respect of the doctrine of stare decisis.”