Quote by Sonia Sotomayor

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.

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

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In this quote, the speaker acknowledges the controversial nature of their statement but suggests that policy-making happens predominantly in the court of appeals. They imply that legal defense funds seek individuals with court of appeals experience because the decisions made at that level can have a significant impact on shaping policy. While they acknowledge the official position that courts do not make law, their statement suggests a belief in the indirect legislative influence of court decisions.

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