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Justice Sotomayor renews her opposition to the court's ruling that ex-presidents have broad immunity

apnews.com Justice Sotomayor renews her opposition to the court's ruling that ex-presidents have broad immunity

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has renewed her attack on a ruling by the court's conservative majority that afforded broad immunity to President Donald Trump.

Summary

Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the Supreme Court’s conservative majority for granting broad presidential immunity, warning it risks the court’s legitimacy.

Speaking in Louisville, she reiterated her dissent in the 6-3 ruling that limited Trump’s criminal liability for Jan. 6. She argued the decision contradicts constitutional principles and public sentiment.

Sotomayor also warned against rapidly overturning precedents, citing Roe v. Wade and affirmative action.

While acknowledging her colleagues' sincerity, she stressed that abrupt legal shifts create public distrust and instability in the judiciary.

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“Warning it risks the court’s legitimacy.”
Girl, that ship has sailed.
- "Turn out the lights, the party's over."
  --some fat lady
- That ship was a "gift" to Clarence Thomas
- I would be more embarrassed to be seen with a Supreme Court justice than half the criminal population.
- Exactly my first thought, too little too late.