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Sonia Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ public comments about Brett Kavanaugh on immigration
CNN ^ | 4/14/2026 | John Fritze

Posted on 04/15/2026 5:55:16 PM PDT by sopo

Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a highly unusual public apology to a colleague Wednesday, saying her criticism of Justice Brett Kavanaugh for his writing in an earlier immigration case was unfair.

“At a recent appearance at the University of Kansas School of Law, I referred to a disagreement with one of my colleagues in a prior case, but I made remarks that were inappropriate,” Sotomayor said in a statement. “I regret my hurtful comments. I have apologized to my colleague.”

Sotomayor’s statement followed remarks she made last week in Kansas in which she criticized Kavanaugh for his concurring opinion in a high-profile emergency immigration case dealing with ICE patrols — an exceedingly rare and personal comment directed at one justice by another.

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KEYWORDS: 2little2late; brettkavanaugh; kavanaugh; resignbeeotch; scotus; soniasotomayor; sotomayor; supremecourt; wiselatina

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Something's going on at CNN, not a negative Trump article on their front page. The staffers must be trying to look less rpulsive to potential new ownership
1 posted on 04/15/2026 5:55:16 PM PDT by sopo
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To: sopo

What, exactly, did the Wide Latina actually say? Strange article. They ought to reference that, or don’t bother at all.


2 posted on 04/15/2026 5:59:08 PM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: Freedom4US

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/us/politics/supreme-court-sotomayor-kavanaugh.html


3 posted on 04/15/2026 6:01:28 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: sopo

The left needs to be exterminated. They’re worse than Muslims and illegals.


4 posted on 04/15/2026 6:02:02 PM PDT by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: sopo

“I’m sorry.
So sorry
That I was such a Fool!”


5 posted on 04/15/2026 6:02:24 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: Freedom4US

Justice Sonia Sotomayor>>>>TDS and making foul comments regarding a fellow justice..
This should disqualify her from SCOTUS.


6 posted on 04/15/2026 6:03:35 PM PDT by doc maverick ( )
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To: doc maverick

We all knew she was incompetent
when appointed.
Her only qualification
was she had a Vagina.
Any idiot can get a law degree.


7 posted on 04/15/2026 6:14:02 PM PDT by rellic
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To: doc maverick

She needs to self deport.


8 posted on 04/15/2026 6:14:20 PM PDT by Paladin2 (YMMV)
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To: sopo

A$$hole


9 posted on 04/15/2026 6:17:35 PM PDT by sasquatch (Do NOT forget Ashli Babbit! c/o piytar)
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To: Paladin2

I’m wondering who forced her to apologize.


10 posted on 04/15/2026 6:18:31 PM PDT by doc maverick ( )
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To: rellic
#7: "Her only qualification was she had a Vagina."

OK, that figures. So what about "The Biologist"? What could possibly be her qualifications? Anything obvious?

11 posted on 04/15/2026 6:20:50 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: sopo

I think she is finally understanding the importance of her position and legacy.


12 posted on 04/15/2026 6:22:17 PM PDT by microgood
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To: sopo

The wise-ass latina.


13 posted on 04/15/2026 6:23:18 PM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: SpaceBar
I think you misspelled "wide-ass latina". Hope this helps!

14 posted on 04/15/2026 6:24:43 PM PDT by Governor Dinwiddie ( O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, and his mercy endures forever. — Psalm 106)
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To: sopo

That was... unwise.


15 posted on 04/15/2026 6:26:26 PM PDT by eclectic (Liberalism is a mental disorder)
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To: sopo

Maybe her Type 1 is finally affecting her performance on the bench.


16 posted on 04/15/2026 6:34:00 PM PDT by BobL (Trusting one's doctor is the #1 health mistake one can make.)
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To: Jamestown1630

No, What did she actually say? Thank You, but I’m not clicking on a link.


17 posted on 04/15/2026 6:36:09 PM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: Freedom4US

suit yourself. It’s too long to quote for you.


18 posted on 04/15/2026 6:39:05 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Jamestown1630; Freedom4US
During a talk at the University of Kansas School of Law the previous week, Justice Sotomayor criticized a concurring opinion Kavanaugh wrote regarding federal immigration stops. She suggested he was out of touch with working-class people, stating:
"This is from a man whose parents were professionals. And probably doesn't really know any person who works by the hour".
She specifically targeted Kavanaugh's claim that these immigration stops are "typically brief," arguing that even a short detention can have devastating financial consequences for hourly workers, such as missing a meal for their children.
19 posted on 04/15/2026 6:45:14 PM PDT by dayglored (This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24)
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To: Freedom4US; Jamestown1630

My post above was provided courtesy of Google AI.


20 posted on 04/15/2026 6:46:26 PM PDT by dayglored (This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24)
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