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Smagin. Sonia Maria Sotomayor ( / ˈsoʊnjə ˌsoʊtoʊmaɪˈjɔːr / ⓘ, Spanish: [ˈsonja sotomaˈʝoɾ]; [1] born June 25, 1954) [2] is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was nominated by President Barack Obama on May 26, 2009, and has served since August 8, 2009.
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Mar 6, 2023 · Sonia Maria Sotomayor was born in the South Bronx area of New York City on June 25, 1954. She is the eldest of two children born to Juan and Celina Baez Sotomayor, who were of Puerto Rican descent ...
1 day ago · FILE - Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor attends a panel discussion, Feb. 23, 2024 in Washington. The Supreme Court allowed a president to become a “king above the law,” in the use of official power, Sotomayor said in a biting dissent Monday, July 1, that called the majority opinion on immunity for former President Donald Trump “utterly indefensible.”
1 day ago · Justice Sonia Sotomayor said the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision Monday to grant Donald Trump some immunity from criminal prosecution would make a president a “king above the law” in a scolding ...
1 day ago · 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 ...
Sep 1, 2021 · Learn about the life and career of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina and third woman appointed to the Supreme Court. Discover how she overcame challenges, fought for justice, and inspired others with her achievements.
Apr 4, 2022 · Learn about the first Latina and woman of color to serve on the Supreme Court, appointed by President Obama in 2009. Find out her background, education, party affiliation, rulings and dissents on key issues.
