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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 19 | 6.42 | 0.43% | +100% | 331,002,651 | 2,839,300 | $21,000,000 | 180,135$ |
| Venezuela | 6 | 6.33 | 0.36% | +10% | 28,435,943 | 113,951 | $48,000 | 192$ |
| Guyana | 4 | 6.00 | 0.30% | +10% | 786,552 | 2,632 | $6,000 | 20$ |
| Jamaica | 3 | 5.67 | 0.20% | +10% | 2,961,167 | 6,572 | $15,000 | 33$ |
| Dominican Republic | 2 | 6.50 | 0.13% | +30% | 10,847,910 | 17,988 | $89,000 | 148$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.50 | 0.06% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 48,364 | $2,700,000 | 1,924$ |
| Spain | 2 | 6.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 51,042 | $1,400,000 | 1,528$ |
| Canada | 2 | 5.50 | 0.11% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 46,554 | $1,700,000 | 2,082$ |
| France | 2 | 5.50 | 0.12% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 83,344 | $2,700,000 | 3,447$ |
| Peru | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 18,798 | $230,000 | 131$ |
| Germany | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 47,123 | $3,845,000 | 2,163$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,728 | $240,000 | 135$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 120,950 | $1,200,000 | 1,126$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,656 | $62,000 | 32$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,441 | $82,000 | 57$ |
| Panama | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,578 | $76,000 | 63$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 112,861 | $1,500,000 | 802$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 27,475 | $350,000 | 189$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 3,717 | $38,000 | 20$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 3,249 | $350,000 | 196$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,829 | $110,000 | 57$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,602 | $56,000 | 43$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 341,243 | 182 | $24,000 | 13$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,137 | 25 | $6,900 | 4$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 30 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 108,552 | $448,000 | 236$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 730,548 | $2,900,000 | 1,535$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,643 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 61 | 2,749,151,792 | 4,414,734 | $41,188,800 | 196,320$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for the Supreme Court, emphasizing that government officials cannot use state power to punish disfavored expression.
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Guyana:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated that the government had cited no basis for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's 'warrantless arrest'.
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Canada:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor stated that the government had cited no basis for Kilmar Abrego Garcia's 'warrantless arrest'.
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France:
Sonia Sotomayor joined Ketanji Brown Jackson in expressing concern over the Supreme Court's decision regarding the DOGE.
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United States:
Sonia Sotomayor is one of the three liberal justices who dissented in the Supreme Court decision regarding DOGE's access to Social Security data.
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India:
Justice Sotomayor supported Jackson's position against the administration's stance.
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United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor, writing the opinion for the court, stated clearly that the government has no authority to assess or rank the religious nature of charitable work.
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United States:
Sonia Sotomayor is one of the three liberal justices who dissented from the Supreme Court's decision regarding DOGE's access to sensitive data.
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Ireland:
Liberal justice Sonia Sotomayor said the government had cited no basis for what she called Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s 'warrantless arrest'.
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United States:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor said, writing for the majority, that the government must satisfy the highest level of judicial scrutiny when distinguishing among religions.
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