Sonia Sotomayor
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Born
June 25th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A prominent lawyer and jurist, appointed as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States in 2009. The first Hispanic and Latina member of the Court, played a pivotal role in cases involving affirmative action, voting rights, and reproductive rights. Prior to the Supreme Court, served as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and as a federal district court judge. Authored a memoir detailing personal experiences and professional insights.
First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice
Significant opinions on landmark cases
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