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Sonia Sotomayor is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Nominated by President Barack Obama, she was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2009. She holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic and Latina justice to serve on the high court. Her extensive legal background includes previous service on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
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When did Sonia Sotomayor join the Supreme Court?
President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor in 2009, and the Senate confirmed her that year. She became the first Hispanic and Latina justice on the Supreme Court.
What was Sonia Sotomayor's career before the Supreme Court?
She worked as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and later practiced law at Pavia & Harcourt. She then served as a federal district judge and as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
What is Sonia Sotomayor's memoir called?
Her memoir is My Beloved World, published in 2013. It describes her childhood in the Bronx, her education at Princeton and Yale Law School, and her path to the federal judiciary.
What legal issues is Sonia Sotomayor known for discussing?
Her opinions and public writing often address voting rights, criminal justice, equal protection, and the practical effects of law on individuals. She has also written about the importance of lived experience in understanding how legal rules operate.
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