Sonia Sotomayor
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 notably the first Hispanic and Latina member of the Court and has built a reputation for her advocacy of civil rights and social justice. Born in the Bronx, New York City, Sotomayor is of Puerto Rican descent and has a background in law that includes serving as a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Throughout her judicial career, she has emphasized the importance of empathy and understanding in legal interpretation, often addressing issues related to race, gender, and the rights of marginalized communities. Her recent comments regarding the limits of presidential power underscore her commitment to upholding the rule of law and the checks and balances integral to the American democracy.
Born on Jun 25, 1954 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 13 | 6.77 | 0.24% | +30% | 331,002,651 | 1,021,538 | $21,000,000 | 64,810$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 60,270 | $2,700,000 | 2,397$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,069 | $700,000 | 491$ |
| Israel | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 4,393 | $400,000 | 191$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,190 | $210,000 | 95$ |
| Totals | 19 | 421,582,417 | 1,094,460 | $25,010,000 | 67,984$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor has been the most outspoken of the justices regarding court decisions.
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United States:
Sonia Sotomayor wrote for the majority in the Supreme Court ruling that undermined Sneed's credibility.
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United Kingdom:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed that something's suspicious could give rise to an inference of discrimination.
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Israel:
Judge Sonia Sotomayor wrote the ruling that dismissed the lawsuit.
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New Zealand:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote the majority opinion in the case.
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United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for the majority that prosecutors had failed to correct false testimony, violating Mr. Glossip’s due process rights.
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United Kingdom:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote the opinion for the court regarding Glossip's case.
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United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a majority opinion concluding that the prosecution violated its constitutional obligation to correct false testimony.
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United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for the majority in the Supreme Court ruling that ordered a new trial for Glossip.
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United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor was present at the inaugural ceremony on Jan. 20, 2025.
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