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Sotomayor Warns: Supreme Court Rulings Risk Public Trust

9/11/2025

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Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned on "The View" that recent rulings, such as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, could erode public trust in the Supreme Court.
She stressed the need to read both majority opinions and dissents for a comprehensive understanding of legal complexities.
Sotomayor noted that altering precedents risks established rights.
Co-host Sunny Hostin commended Sotomayor's dissenting opinions for addressing political influences.
Sotomayor encouraged Americans to educate themselves on court decisions, which are available online, and affirmed that the Constitution's interpretation can change over time.

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Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned on "The View" that recent rulings, such as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, could erode public trust in the Supreme Court.
She stressed the need to read both majority opinions and dissents for a comprehensive understanding of legal complexities.
Sotomayor noted that altering precedents risks established rights.
Co-host Sunny Hostin commended Sotomayor's dissenting opinions for addressing political influences.
Sotomayor encouraged Americans to educate themselves on court decisions, which are available online, and affirmed that the Constitution's interpretation can change over time.