At the same time, the liberal justice conceded the limits of the courts' "soft power," which relies upon persuading people that rulings are based on reasoned applications of the law.

Summary

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor defended the judiciary’s role amid criticism from Trump allies, including JD Vance, over rulings blocking Trump’s executive orders.

She warned that court decisions remain binding, even if challenged, and stressed the importance of judicial “soft power” to uphold the rule of law.

While avoiding direct references to Trump, she noted past threats to judicial authority and emphasized that cautious, reasoned rulings are essential to maintaining democracy.

Her remarks come amid concerns over potential defiance of court rulings.

  • takeda@lemm.eeEnglish
    10·
    8 hours ago

    The congress completely surrendered its power, the only thing left keeping us from autocracy is judicial branch.

    Edit: we won’t get out of this without massive protests which includes vote just people but also politicians who still want to keep democracy. Robert Reich suggests April 19 as it will be 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord which began the American Revolution.

    We should organize next time to protest is this presidents day.

    https://fiftyfifty.one/