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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.
Feb 9, 2022 · She was the third woman, and the first person of Latin American descent to join the Court in its 220-year history. Academy members Justices Anthony Kennedy and Ruth Ginsburg present the Gold Medal of the Academy of Achievement to Justice Sonia Sotomayor at the 2012 International Achievement Summit in Washington, D.C.
Oct 1, 2020 · Famous Legal Figures. How Sonia Sotomayor Overcame Adversity to Become the United States' First Hispanic and Latina Justice. Throughout her life, the Supreme Court justice had many roadblocks —...
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Apr 4, 2022 · USA TODAY. 0:00. 2:37. Sotomayor is one of three liberal justices on the court. Sotomayor is the first Latina and woman of color on the court. She replaced Associate Justice David Souter on the...
May 28, 2019 · Updated on May 28, 2019. Known for: the first* Hispanic justice on the United States Supreme Court. Dates: June 25, 1954 - Occupation: lawyer, judge. Sonia Sotomayor Biography. Sonia Sotomayor, raised in poverty, was nominated on May 26, 2009, for the United States Supreme Court by President Barack Obama.
Sep 15, 2021 · In these roles, she helped build hospices for individuals with AIDS, scrutinized mayoral campaign spending, worked to improve maternity care and New York City’s hiring practices and voting rights. In 1991, President George H. W. Bush nominated Sotomayor to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
