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 criticism from some allies of President Donald Trump, who have pushed back against recent court rulings that have blocked his executive orders. There are concerns that the administration may defy court rulings, leading to a potential constitutional crisis.
Sotomayor stressed that court decisions must be respected, regardless of individual opinions, and that the Supreme Court must uphold the rule of law and the Constitution in a fair and reasonable manner. She emphasized that the court’s power lies in its ability to reason, which is ultimately the most powerful tool.
During the event, Sotomayor also mentioned past instances where the court’s authority was questioned, highlighting the importance of the rule of law in maintaining democracy. She credited the cautious approach of the court in upholding the rule of law.
The event was a question-and-answer session hosted by Maribel Perez Wadsworth, the president of the Knight Foundation, where Sotomayor addressed various issues related to the role of the courts and the importance of upholding the rule of law in a democracy.
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