Sonia Sotomayor
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Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, having been nominated by President Barack Obama in 2009. She is the first Hispanic and Latina member of the Court. Sotomayor previously served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and as a district court judge for the Southern District of New York. Her judicial philosophy often emphasizes the importance of empathy and the impact of the law on the lives of individuals, particularly marginalized communities.
May 7, 2009
The best way to live in our society is to follow the command of the Constitution, provide equal opportunity for all.
May 7, 2009
In the first instance, it's always Congress or State passing regulation that the Court is reviewing and determining whether it complies with constitutional limits.
May 7, 2009
In that regard, the Constitution is abundantly clear. There is an amendment process set forth. It controls how you change the Constitution.
May 7, 2009
The Doctrine of Starry Decisis which means stand by a decision, stand by a prior decision, has a basic premise.
May 7, 2009
I don't believe we should bend the Constitution under any circumstance. It says what it says; we should do honor to it.
May 7, 2009
As I said, I haven't examined those cases recently enough to be able to answer your question, Senator.
May 7, 2009
As a judge, what I have to look at and realize is that in 30 years or 40, actually, there has been--excuse me, Senator. I'm sorry----
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