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   Sonia Sotomayor – nominated by President Barack Obama on May 26, 2009, and sworn in on August 8 – is the first Supreme Court Justice of Latin American descent. Born in New York City of Puerto Rican parents, she has been known to refer to herself as a " Nuyorican ".

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   Sep 1, 2021 · Additional Resources. As the first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the Supreme Court, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor has made an impact in and out of the courtroom.

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   Who is Sonia Sotomayor?

   • Sonia Sotomayor – nominated by President Barack Obama on May 26, 2009, and sworn in on August 8 – is the first Supreme Court Justice of Latin American descent. Born in New York City of Puerto Rican parents, she has been known to refer to herself as a " Nuyorican ".

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   Who are Mayor Sotomayor's parents?

   • Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice to serve on the nation's highest court. Sotomayor's mother was an orphan from rural Puerto Rico. Her father had a third-grade education, did not speak English, and died when Sotomayor was 9 years old.

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   What makes Sotomayor more than a Supreme Court justice?

   • She has embraced her roots, returning frequently to her native Bronx, N.Y., as well as to Puerto Rico, where her parents were born. Her public appearances, from Alaska to South Africa, often draw thousands; her autobiography and children's books, tens of thousands more. That makes Sotomayor more than a Supreme Court justice: She is a role model.

   Sonia Sotomayor: Supreme Court's liberal justice marks decade on ben…

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   Is Sotomayor the most liberal member of the Supreme Court?

   • These days, she may be the court's most liberal member. She and Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the grande dame of the court's left flank, agreed in 93% of the court's cases last term. Over the past two terms, as the court moved further to the right, Sotomayor has written more dissents than any other justice.

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4. www.current-affairs.org › sonia-sotomayor-who-is-sheSonia Sotomayor: Who Is She? Ethnicity, Religion, Family And ...

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   Jan 31, 2024 · Legacy of Resilience and Justice. Sonia Sotomayor’s journey embodies resilience, overcoming obstacles, and defying stereotypes. Her rise from the Second Circuit to the Supreme Court serves as an inspiration, particularly for aspiring legal professionals facing barriers based on gender and ethnicity.

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   Sep 25, 2019 · On August 8, 2009, Sonia Sotomayor is sworn in as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice to serve on...

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   Aug 8, 2009 · Jun 25, 1954. The Bronx, NY. Ethnicity. Puerto Rican. Religion. Roman Catholic. Mother. Celina Baez. Father. Juan Sotomayor. Mother's occupation. Telephone operator, nurse. Father's occupation. Tool worker. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Supreme Court of the United States. Aug 8, 2009 — Present. Appointed by.

8. www.nytimes.com › 2009/05/15 › usSotomayor’s View of Judging Is on the Record - The New York Times

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   May 15, 2009 · In 2001, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, a top Supreme Court prospect, gave a speech declaring that the ethnicity and sex of a judge “may and will make a difference in our judging.”.

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   Aug 8, 2019 · Richard Wolf. USA TODAY. 0:00. 1:44. WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court had heard about 15 seconds of debate over adding a citizenship question to the 2020 census when Associate Justice Sonia...