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On the recordSeptember 2, 2021
the court should not be so content to ignore its constitutional obligation to protect not only the rights of women but also the sanctity of its precedent, and the rule of law, period. I dissent, period.
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Sonia Sotomayor
New York
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Sotomayor criticizes the court's decision regarding the Texas abortion law and emphasizes the importance of protecting women's rights and legal precedents.

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