Sotomayor Urges Judicial Independence Amid Trump's Criticism

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, speaking at Georgetown University, emphasized the necessity of maintaining judicial independence amidst growing challenges from political leaders, particularly those associated with President Donald Trump. Without naming Trump directly, Sotomayor criticized attempts to undermine the judiciary, such as calls for the impeachment of judges and defying court orders. She warned that breaking norms threatens the rule of law and criticized law schools for failing to adequately teach the importance of judicial independence and constitutional respect. Sotomayor's remarks highlighted concerns about arbitrary power and the erosion of common norms essential to the justice system. Her comments appeared to respond to Trump's administration's frequent legal confrontations, including attempts to circumvent judicial rulings on immigration and other executive orders.