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Sonia Maria Sotomayor (/ ˈ s oʊ n j ə ˌ s oʊ t oʊ m aɪ ˈ j ɔːr / ⓘ, Spanish: [ˈsonja sotomaˈʝoɾ]; born June 25, 1954) is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Mar 6, 2023 · A former federal and appellate judge, Sonia Sotomayor became an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009. She is the first Latina justice in history.
Apr 6, 2024 · With Joe Biden and Democrats facing a tough election, the US bench’s oldest liberal is at the centre of a fierce debate. Sonia Sotomayor has served on the US Supreme Court since 2009 — its ...
Jul 1, 2024 · Sonia Sotomayor (born June 25, 1954, Bronx, New York, U.S.) associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 2009. She was the first Hispanic and the third woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
4 days ago · Sotomayor, 70, is setting herself apart as she faces calls from some Democratic activists to step down in order to allow Biden to appoint a younger justice who could solidify the liberal wing in ...
May 28, 2024 · Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor shared a little secret with the audience at last week’s Radcliffe Day: Despite the many ups and downs of recent court rulings, the power still ultimately belongs to the people.
Aug 8, 2009 · Sonia Sotomayor – the fearless federal trial court judge who saved Major League Baseball from a ruinous 1995 strike – entered the record book as the first Hispanic and the third woman to serve on the High Court.
Sep 1, 2021 · As the first Latina and third woman appointed to the Supreme Court, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor has made an impact in and out of the courtroom. With her dedication to the judicial process and fighting spirit, Justice Sotomayor is an inspiration, especially for Americans who feel marginalized or underrepresented.
May 24, 2024 · As a child, Justice Sonia Sotomayor loved watching the television show Perry Mason. From the living room of her Bronx public housing apartment, the future Supreme Court associate justice was enraptured by the lead fictional lawyer.
Jul 1, 2024 · Justice Sonia Sotomayor, seen in March, read her entire dissent from the bench Monday over the ruling on presidential immunity. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post) The Supreme Court’s three ...
