Sonia Sotomayor Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sonia Sotomayor.

Sonia Sotomayor is an American jurist and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was born on June 25, 1954, in the Bronx, New York City. Growing up in a Puerto Rican household, Sotomayor faced many challenges as her family faced financial difficulties. Despite the odds, she displayed a strong passion for education and went on to attend Princeton University, where she graduated with honors. Sotomayor later pursued law at Yale Law School and earned her Juris Doctor degree.

Throughout her career, Sotomayor has held various esteemed positions in the legal field. She worked as an Assistant District Attorney in New York, served as a partner in a private law firm, and eventually became a federal judge for the Southern District of New York. In 2009, she was nominated by President Barack Obama to become an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Sotomayor's confirmation made her the first Hispanic and third woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

Known for her practical approach to legal issues and her commitment to justice, Sonia Sotomayor has upheld the importance of considering the impact of the law on real people's lives. She has championed causes related to civil rights, affirmative action, and justice reform. Sotomayor has become a influential figure in American law and continues to serve on the Supreme Court, shaping the country's legal landscape.

I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my d

I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.

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I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of h

I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life.

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Hope

My hope is that I will take the good from my experiences and

My hope is that I will take the good from my experiences and extrapolate them further into areas with which I am unfamiliar. I simply do not know exactly what that difference will be in my judging. But I accept there will be some based on my gender and my Latina heritage.

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Hope

Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cu

Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging.

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Experience

All of the legal defense funds out there, they're looking fo

All of the legal defense funds out there, they're looking for people out there with court of appeals experience, because court of appeals is where policy is made. And I know, I know this is on tape and I should never say that because we don't make law, I know. I know.

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Experience

I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I

I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences.

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Good

Until we get equality in education, we won't have an equal s

Until we get equality in education, we won't have an equal society.

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Education

I hope that as the Senate and American people learn more abo

I hope that as the Senate and American people learn more about me, they will see that I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences.

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Hope