During an event at the George Washington Presidential Library, Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed her desire for the Supreme Court to overturn its ruling on presidential immunity. She dissented from the 2024 decision that found some presidential immunity, stating it relied on misguided reasoning. Additionally, Sotomayor emphasized the importance of voting and noted that the U.S. rule of law is currently facing significant challenges.
Key facts
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor hopes the Supreme Court will overturn past decisions.
- She dissented from a 2024 ruling on presidential immunity.
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on presidential immunity for official acts.
- Sotomayor emphasized the importance of voting at a recent event.
- She described the U.S. rule of law as being in a 'rough patch.'
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