Liberal Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor emphasized the importance of courts using their “soft power” to persuade people to comply with rulings on contentious issues during an event at Miami Dade College. Her comments come in response to growing criticism from some allies of President Donald Trump who have pushed back against recent court rulings that have blocked his executive orders. Sotomayor stated that court decisions must be respected, regardless of individual opinions, as they are based on the law and the Constitution.
She highlighted the Supreme Court’s role in upholding the rule of law and the need to demonstrate that decisions are made fairly and in accordance with the Constitution. Sotomayor noted that the court’s power lies in its ability to reason and interpret the law, which is a form of “soft power” that is ultimately the most powerful. She mentioned past challenges to the court’s authority and the importance of maintaining the rule of law to preserve democracy.
During a question-and-answer session, Sotomayor also touched upon the historical challenges faced by the court and emphasized the need for caution in upholding the rule of law. The event was hosted by Maribel Perez Wadsworth, the president of the Knight Foundation, and focused on issues related to the role of the judiciary in society.
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