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 (71 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10 | 5.70 | 0.40% | +30% | 331,002,651 | 1,701,477 | $21,000,000 | 107,948$ |
| United Kingdom | 6 | 6.17 | 0.26% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 192,378 | $2,700,000 | 7,651$ |
| Canada | 2 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 59,663 | $1,700,000 | 2,669$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 15,674 | $82,000 | 72$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 724 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 8,010 | $240,000 | 189$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 3,859 | $62,000 | 47$ |
| Totals | 22 | 470,886,847 | 1,981,785 | $25,790,000 | 118,582$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor quipped about the failure of law schools to train representatives who want to criminalize free speech.
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United Kingdom:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned that the poor quality of civics education means Americans may not be entirely clear on what makes a president different to a monarch.
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Costa Rica:
Sonia Sotomayor voted against the Supreme Court ruling that allows ICE to use racial profiling in its operations against immigrants.
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United States:
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discussed the implications of the 22nd Amendment in relation to Donald Trump's potential third term.
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United States:
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor discusses her frustration with being in the ideological minority on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.'
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Canada:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote a scathing dissent on Monday condemning the Court’s 6-3 decision to allow federal agents in Los Angeles to stop, question, and detain people about their immigration status based solely on factors like their race or ethnicity.
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United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued the dissent and argued the emergency order approving such raids was troubling.
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United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor cited the stories of several individuals caught up in the crackdown during her dissent.
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Guyana:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in a dissent joined by the court’s other two liberals.
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United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the court’s senior liberal, was pressed Tuesday on the same question during an appearance on ABC’s 'The View.'
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