Sotomayor Dissents SCOTUS Rulings on Birthright Citizenship, LGBTQ Curriculum

Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered strong dissents in recent Supreme Court rulings, sharply criticizing the conservative majority's decisions on birthright citizenship and religious rights in schools. In a significant dissent, she condemned the Court's ruling that undermined federal district court injunctions, highlighting that the real issue was President Donald Trump's attempt to revoke birthright citizenship, which she equated to a dangerous revival of the pro-slavery Dred Scott decision. Sotomayor argued that the Court ignored the constitutionality of Trump's executive order, which she affirmed was protected under the Fourteenth Amendment, warning that today's rulings threaten fundamental rights and could lead to broader erosions of civil liberties. Additionally, she dissented against a ruling allowing parents to withdraw their children from LGBTQ+ curriculum on religious grounds, warning it would cause chaos in schools, impose administrative burdens, and potentially lead to censorship of educational content due to the chilling effect on local school governance. Sotomayor emphasized that these decisions collectively jeopardize rights related to citizenship, education, and religious freedom, signaling a shift in the Court’s approach with long-lasting consequences for American society.