Justice Sotomayor

Sotomayor recalls closing her door and crying in despair over SCOTUS rulings

I vividly recall the feeling of despair that washed over me as I closed the door to my office, alone with my thoughts and the weight of the recent Supreme Court rulings heavy on my heart. The emotion that overcame Justice Sotomayor resonated with me on a profound level. To spend a lifetime dedicated to the study of the law, only to witness that very foundation twisted and manipulated for political gain by those who should be upholding justice and fairness, is nothing short of heart-wrenching.

The sense of betrayal and powerlessness that must have consumed Justice Sotomayor in those moments is something that many of us can relate to in our own lives.… Continue reading