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Supreme Court's Sonia Sotomayor Issues Warning About 'Bad Laws'

Supreme Court's Sonia Sotomayor Issues Warning About 'Bad Laws'

Summary

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke at a New York event where she cautioned against thinking all laws are good. She emphasized that citizens need to engage in the legal process to prevent bad laws.

Key Facts

  • Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke at a "Constitution and Citizenship Day Summit" in New York.
  • She warned that not all laws are good, referencing historical bad laws like those on slavery.
  • Sotomayor said that some laws were once deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
  • She stressed the importance of citizen involvement in the legal process.
  • Sotomayor expressed concern about decreasing voter participation.
  • The event took place at New York Law School on September 16, 2025.

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