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 |
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| United States | 5 | 5.80 | 0.24% | +20% | 331,002,651 | 936,358 | $21,000,000 | 59,406$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 6.33 | 0.15% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 109,869 | $2,700,000 | 4,370$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,354 | $1,700,000 | 1,581$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 4,598 | $62,000 | 56$ |
| Peru | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 31,462 | $230,000 | 219$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 746 | $6,000 | 6$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 43,092 | $1,400,000 | 1,290$ |
| Totals | 13 | 522,501,194 | 1,161,479 | $27,098,000 | 66,928$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor is one of the justices on the United States Supreme Court.
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Guyana:
Sonia Sotomayor challenged the arguments presented by the administration regarding independent agencies.
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United States:
Sonia Sotomayor, appointed by President Obama in 2009, is 71.
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Costa Rica:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed concerns about destroying the current government structure.
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Peru:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor claimed that the current government structure would be destroyed if the ruling favored the president.
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Canada:
Sonia Sotomayor challenged the arguments for changing the structure of government regarding independent agencies.
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United Kingdom:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed concerns about the implications of presidential power over independent agencies.
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Spain:
Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina Supreme Court Justice who warned against unlimited presidential power.
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United States:
Joining Justice Stephen Breyer in dissent were fellow liberals John Paul Stevens, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor.
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United Kingdom:
Justice Sonia Sotomayor joined Justice Elena Kagan in dissenting against the supreme court’s majority decision.
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