Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, nominated by President Barack Obama in 2009. She is the first Latina and Hispanic woman to serve on the Court. Before her appointment, she had a distinguished career as a federal judge and attorney. Sotomayor is known for her strong advocacy for civil rights, social justice, and the importance of personal experiences in understanding the law. Her background growing up in a public housing project in New York City informs her perspectives on issues such as race, gender, and economic inequality within the legal system.