History of Sonia Sotomayor in Timeline
Sonia Sotomayor is an American lawyer and jurist serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Nominated by President Barack Obama on May 26, 2009, she assumed office on August 8, 2009. Sotomayor holds the distinction of being the first Hispanic and only the third woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
June 25, 1954: Birth of Sonia Sotomayor
On June 25, 1954, Sonia Maria Sotomayor was born. She is an American lawyer and jurist.
1957: Move to Bronxdale Houses
In 1957, Sonia Sotomayor's family moved to the Bronxdale Houses housing project in Soundview.
1964: Death of Juan Sotomayor
In 1964, Sonia Sotomayor's father, Juan Sotomayor, passed away when she was nine years old.
1970: Family Moves to Co-op City
In 1970, Sonia Sotomayor's family moved to Co-op City in the Northeast Bronx to escape increasing heroin use, crime, and gang activity in the Bronxdale Houses.
1972: Graduation from Cardinal Spellman High School
In 1972, Sonia Sotomayor graduated as valedictorian from Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx.
April 1974: Acción Puertorriqueña Files Complaint
In April 1974, Acción Puertorriqueña filed a formal letter of complaint with the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, alleging discrimination in hiring and admission practices at Princeton.
August 14, 1976: Marriage to Kevin Edward Noonan
On August 14, 1976, Sotomayor married Kevin Edward Noonan in a small chapel at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. She used the name Sonia Sotomayor de Noonan.
1976: Entry into Yale Law School
In 1976, Sonia Sotomayor entered Yale Law School.
1976: Graduation from Princeton University
In 1976, Sonia Sotomayor graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with an A.B. in history and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.
1976: Marriage to Kevin Edward Noonan
In 1976, Sonia Sotomayor married Kevin Edward Noonan.
December 1978: Complaint Against Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge
In December 1978, news of the apology from the law firm Shaw, Pittman, Potts & Trowbridge for suggesting during a recruiting dinner that Sotomayor was at Yale only because of affirmative action was made public in The Washington Post after Sotomayor filed a complaint.
1979: Graduation from Yale Law School
In 1979, Sonia Sotomayor received her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, where she served as an editor of the Yale Law Journal.
1979: Awarded Juris Doctor from Yale Law School
In 1979, Sonia Sotomayor was awarded a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School.
1979: Hired as Assistant District Attorney
In 1979, Sonia Sotomayor was hired as an assistant district attorney under New York County District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, after graduating from law school.
1980: Service on the Board of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund
In 1980, Sotomayor began serving on the board of directors of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund. There, she worked with lawyers on issues like New York City hiring practices, police brutality, the death penalty, and voting rights.
1981: Sandra Day O'Connor Served on the Supreme Court
From 1981 to 2006, Sandra Day O'Connor served on the Supreme Court, becoming one of the six women who have served on the Court.
1983: Divorce from Kevin Edward Noonan
In 1983, Sonia Sotomayor and Kevin Edward Noonan divorced amicably, citing the pressures of her working life as a contributing factor.
1983: Conviction in the "Tarzan Murderer" Case
In 1983, Sonia Sotomayor helped convict Richard Maddicks, known as the "Tarzan Murderer", for robberies and shootings.
1984: Entry into Private Practice
In 1984, Sonia Sotomayor entered private practice after working as an assistant district attorney in New York for four and a half years.
1984: Joins Pavia & Harcourt
In 1984, Sonia Sotomayor joined the commercial litigation practice group Pavia & Harcourt in Manhattan as an associate, specializing in intellectual property litigation, international law, and arbitration.
1985: Service on the Board of the Maternity Center Association
In 1985, Sotomayor began her service on the board of the Maternity Center Association, a Manhattan-based nonprofit organization focused on improving maternity care.
1986: Good Morning America Appearance
In 1986, Sonia Sotomayor appeared on Good Morning America, where she discussed her life ten years after college graduation.
1986: End of Solo Practice
In 1986, Sonia Sotomayor ended her informal solo practice, Sotomayor & Associates, which she had been running since 1983.
1986: "Fendi Crush" event
In 1986, Sonia Sotomayor successfully rounded up thousands of counterfeit accessories of Fendi goods, which was celebrated by "Fendi Crush", a destruction-by-garbage-truck event at Tavern on the Green.
1986: Service on the Board of the Maternity Center Association
In 1986, Sotomayor continued her service on the board of the Maternity Center Association, contributing to the organization's efforts to enhance maternity care in Manhattan.
1987: Appointment to the State of New York Mortgage Agency
In 1987, Governor Mario Cuomo appointed Sonia Sotomayor to the board of the State of New York Mortgage Agency.
1987: Federal Judicial Nomination Battles
In 1987, the history of federal judicial nomination battles, going back to the Robert Bork Supreme Court nomination, influenced the fervor with which conservatives and Republicans viewed Sotomayor's nomination.
1988: Appointment to the New York City Campaign Finance Board
In 1988, Ed Koch, the Mayor of New York City, appointed Sotomayor as one of the founding members of the New York City Campaign Finance Board. She served there for four years, helping to implement a voluntary scheme where local candidates received public funds in exchange for contribution limits, spending limits, and financial disclosure agreements.
1988: Becomes Partner at Pavia & Harcourt
In 1988, Sonia Sotomayor became a partner at the law firm Pavia & Harcourt.
November 27, 1991: Nomination to U.S. District Court
On November 27, 1991, President George H. W. Bush nominated Sotomayor to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
1991: Nomination to U.S. District Court
In 1991, President George H. W. Bush nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
1991: Recommendation for Judgeship
In 1991, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan recommended Sotomayor for a judgeship, fulfilling a promise to appoint a Hispanic judge for New York. Senator Al D'Amato enthusiastically backed her.
June 1992: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings
In June 1992, Sotomayor's Senate Judiciary Committee hearings went smoothly, with her pro bono activities earning praise and unanimous approval from the committee.
1992: End of Service at the State of New York Mortgage Agency
In 1992, Sonia Sotomayor concluded her service on the board of the State of New York Mortgage Agency.
1992: Leaves Pavia & Harcourt to Become a Judge
In 1992, Sonia Sotomayor left Pavia & Harcourt to become a judge.
1992: Confirmation to U.S. District Court
In 1992, Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
1992: End of Service on the Board of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund
In 1992, Sotomayor ended her service on the board of directors of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund, concluding a 12-year period of active involvement in policymaking and legal work on various social justice issues.
1992: Focus of "My Beloved World"
In 2013, Sotomayor's memoir, "My Beloved World (Mi mundo adorado)", was published and became a New York Times Best Seller. The book focused on her life up to 1992.
1993: Public Speeches
From 1993 to 2009, Sotomayor delivered over 180 speeches, many focused on ethnicity, gender, or addressed to minority or women's groups.
1993: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Served on the Supreme Court
From 1993 to 2020, Ruth Bader Ginsburg served on the Supreme Court, becoming one of the six women who have served on the Court.
1994: Remarks in Speeches
Between 1994 and 2003, Sotomayor made remarks in speeches similar to the one that would later cause controversy, but in 1994 they attracted little attention.
1994: 1994 Baseball Strike
In 1994, Major League Baseball experienced a strike that lasted 232 days and was ultimately ended by Sotomayor's injunction in March 1995.
March 30, 1995: Preliminary Injunction Against Major League Baseball
On March 30, 1995, Sotomayor issued a preliminary injunction against Major League Baseball in Silverman v. Major League Baseball Player Relations Committee, Inc., preventing it from unilaterally implementing a new collective bargaining agreement. This ruling effectively ended the 1994 baseball strike.
1995: Dow Jones v. Department of Justice Ruling
In 1995, Sotomayor sided with the Wall Street Journal in Dow Jones v. Department of Justice, ruling that the public had a substantial interest in a photocopy of the last note left by Vince Foster and enjoining the Justice Department from blocking its release.
June 25, 1997: Nomination to U.S. Court of Appeals
On June 25, 1997, President Bill Clinton nominated Sotomayor to a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
September 1997: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
During her September 1997 hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sotomayor faced strong questioning from Republican members about mandatory sentencing, gay rights, and her respect for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
1997: Nomination to U.S. Court of Appeals
In 1997, President Bill Clinton nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
1997: Castle Rock Entertainment, Inc. v. Carol Publishing Group Ruling
In 1997, Sotomayor ruled in Castle Rock Entertainment, Inc. v. Carol Publishing Group that a trivia book from the Seinfeld television program infringed on the copyright of the show's producer and did not constitute fair use. This ruling was upheld by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
1997: New York Times Co. v. Tasini Ruling
In 1997, Sotomayor ruled in New York Times Co. v. Tasini that the publisher had the right to license the work of freelance journalists in an electronic archival database. This decision was later reversed on appeal by the Supreme Court.
March 1998: Committee Approval of Nomination
In March 1998, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved Sotomayor's nomination, with two dissensions.
June 1998: Wall Street Journal Editorial Criticism
In June 1998, the Wall Street Journal editorial page criticized Sotomayor's district court rulings and urged further delay of her confirmation to the Second Circuit.
October 2, 1998: Confirmation to U.S. Court of Appeals
On October 2, 1998, Sotomayor was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit by a 67–29 vote.
1998: Inspiration for Legal Career
In 1998, Sonia Sotomayor reflected on how she was inspired to pursue a legal career and become a judge after watching the TV series Perry Mason.
1998: Confirmation to U.S. Court of Appeals
In 1998, Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, after her nomination was slowed due to concerns about a potential Supreme Court nomination.
1998: Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Law
In 1998, Sotomayor began working as an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law, teaching trial and appellate advocacy and a federal appellate court seminar until 2007.
1998: Confirmation Questionnaire for the Court of Appeals
In 1998, as part of her confirmation questionnaire for the Court of Appeals, Sotomayor submitted a speech containing remarks that later became controversial, but they attracted little attention at the time.
1999: Honorary Law Degree from Lehman College
In 1999, Sotomayor received an honorary law degree from Lehman College.
1999: Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School
In 1999, Sotomayor started as a lecturer in law at Columbia Law School in a paying, adjunct faculty position.
2000: Co-taught Federal Appellate Externship at Columbia Law School
In 2000, Sotomayor created and co-taught a class called the Federal Appellate Externship each semester at Columbia Law School, until her departure.
October 2001: Judge Mario G. Olmos Memorial Lecture
In October 2001, Sotomayor presented the annual Judge Mario G. Olmos Memorial Lecture at UC Berkeley School of Law, titled "A Latina Judge's Voice."
2001: Honorary Law Degrees from Princeton University and Brooklyn Law School
In 2001, Sotomayor received honorary law degrees from Princeton University and Brooklyn Law School.
2001: Controversial Remarks
In 2001, Sotomayor's word choice in a speech was described as "poor" by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, contributing to a controversy surrounding her remarks.
2002: Pappas v. Giuliani Dissent
In 2002, Sotomayor dissented in Pappas v. Giuliani, arguing that the First Amendment protected the speech of a New York Police Department employee who sent racist materials through the mail, even if that speech was "offensive, hateful, and insulting."
2002: Elected to the American Philosophical Society
In 2002, Sotomayor was elected a member of the American Philosophical Society.
2002: Publication of "A Latina Judge's Voice"
In 2002, Sotomayor's lecture, "A Latina Judge's Voice", which she delivered in October 2001, was published in the Berkeley La Raza Law Journal.
2002: Center for Reproductive Law and Policy v. Bush Decision
In the 2002 decision Center for Reproductive Law and Policy v. Bush, Sotomayor upheld the Bush administration's implementation of the Mexico City Policy, which restricted funding to non-governmental organizations that perform or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning in other nations.
2003: Remarks in Speeches
Between 1994 and 2003, Sotomayor made remarks in speeches similar to the one that would later cause controversy, but in 2003 they attracted little attention.
2003: Honorary Law Degree from Pace University School of Law
In 2003, Sotomayor received an honorary law degree from Pace University School of Law.
2005: Suggested as Supreme Court Nominee
In 2005, Senate Democrats suggested Sotomayor, among others, to President George W. Bush as an acceptable nominee to fill the seat of retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
2005: United States v. Quattrone Opinion
In 2005, Sotomayor wrote the opinion for the Second Circuit panel in United States v. Quattrone, striking down a district court's order barring the publication of jurors' names on First Amendment grounds. Frank Quattrone had been on trial on charges of obstructing investigations related to technology IPOs.
2006: Sandra Day O'Connor Left the Supreme Court
In 2006, Sandra Day O'Connor's tenure on the Supreme Court came to an end, after serving since 1981.
2006: Member of Princeton University's Board of Trustees
In 2006, Sotomayor became a member of Princeton University's Board of Trustees, concluding her term in 2011.
2006: Honorary Law Degree from Hofstra University
In 2006, Sotomayor received an honorary law degree from Hofstra University.
2006: Outstanding Latino Professional Award
In 2006, Sotomayor was given the Outstanding Latino Professional Award by the Latino/a Law Students Association.
2007: End of time as adjunct professor at NYU School of Law
In 2007, Sotomayor concluded her time as an adjunct professor at New York University School of Law, where she had been teaching since 1998.
2007: Honorary Law Degree from Northeastern University School of Law
In 2007, Sotomayor received an honorary law degree from Northeastern University School of Law.
2008: Inclusion in Esquire's List of "The 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century"
In 2008, Esquire magazine included Sotomayor on its list of "The 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century".
2008: Member of the Belizean Grove
In 2008, Sotomayor became a member of the Belizean Grove, an invitation-only women's group.
April 27, 2009: White House Contacted Sotomayor About Possible Nomination
On April 27, 2009, the White House first contacted Sotomayor about the possibility of her nomination to the Supreme Court.
April 30, 2009: Justice Souter's Retirement Plans Leaked
On April 30, 2009, Justice David Souter's retirement plans leaked to the press, and Sotomayor received early attention as a possible nominee for Souter's seat.
May 2009: Nomination to the Supreme Court
In May 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court following Justice David Souter's retirement.
May 25, 2009: Obama Informs Sotomayor of His Choice
On May 25, 2009, Barack Obama informed Sotomayor of his choice for a Supreme Court nomination.
May 26, 2009: Nomination to Supreme Court
On May 26, 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
June 2, 2009: Seventh Circuit Agrees with Maloney v. Cuomo
On June 2, 2009, a Seventh Circuit panel, including judges Richard Posner and Frank Easterbrook, unanimously agreed with Maloney v. Cuomo, citing the case in their decision turning back a challenge to Chicago's gun laws, noting that Supreme Court precedents remain in force until altered by the Supreme Court itself.
June 19, 2009: Resignation from Belizean Grove
On June 19, 2009, Sotomayor resigned from the Belizean Grove after Republican politicians voiced concerns over the group's membership policy.
July 13, 2009: Confirmation Hearings Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
On July 13, 2009, during Sotomayor's confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee, she addressed her "wise Latina" remark, calling it a "rhetorical flourish that fell flat."
August 8, 2009: Sotomayor begins serving as Associate Justice
On August 8, 2009, Sonia Sotomayor began her service as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, becoming the first Hispanic justice and third woman to hold the position.
August 2009: Confirmation to the Supreme Court
In August 2009, Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the Supreme Court was confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 68–31.
August 17, 2009: First Vote as Associate Supreme Court Justice
On August 17, 2009, Sotomayor cast her first vote as an associate Supreme Court justice in a stay of execution case.
2009: Public Speeches
From 1993 to 2009, Sotomayor delivered over 180 speeches, many focused on ethnicity, gender, or addressed to minority or women's groups.
2009: Catholic Affiliation
In 2009, five of the justices self-identified as having Roman Catholic affiliation, Sotomayor's voting history identifies her singly among them with the liberal bloc of the Court.
2009: Perceptions of Sotomayor's Judicial Behavior
In 2009, the Almanac of the Federal Judiciary presented a wide range of reactions to Sotomayor, including comments on her vigorous and blunt behavior toward lawyers, extensive preparation, and "hot bench" approach.
2010: Elena Kagan joined the Supreme Court
In 2010, Elena Kagan joined the Supreme Court and continues to serve as one of the six women who have served on the Court.
2010: Honorary Law Degrees from Howard University, St. Lawrence University, and Paris Nanterre University
In 2010, Sotomayor received honorary law degrees from Howard University, St. Lawrence University, and Paris Nanterre University.
2010: Book contract with Alfred A. Knopf
In 2010, Sotomayor signed a contract with Alfred A. Knopf to publish a memoir about her early life and received an advance of nearly $1.2 million.
2010: Bronxdale Houses Renamed in Honor of Sotomayor
In 2010, the Bronxdale Houses were renamed in honor of Sonia Sotomayor.
2011: Conclusion of term on Princeton University's Board of Trustees
In 2011, Sotomayor concluded her term as a member of Princeton University's Board of Trustees, a position she had held since 2006.
2011: Majority Opinion in J.D.B. v. North Carolina
In 2011, Sotomayor wrote the majority opinion in J.D.B. v. North Carolina, in which the Supreme Court held that age is relevant when determining when a person is in police custody for Miranda purposes.
2011: Naming of Sonia M. Sotomayor Learning Academies
In 2011, the Sonia M. Sotomayor Learning Academies, a public high school complex in Los Angeles, was named after her.
2012: Commencement Address at New York University
In 2012, Sotomayor gave a commencement address at New York University and made appearances on the children's television program Sesame Street.
2012: Honorary Law Degree from New York University
In 2012, Sotomayor received an honorary law degree from New York University.
2012: Arizona v. United States
In 2012, Sotomayor was part of a 5–3 majority in Arizona v. United States, holding that federal immigration statutes preempted several aspects of the Arizona SB 1070 anti-illegal immigration law.
2012: National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius
In 2012, Sotomayor was part of a 5–4 majority that upheld most of the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius.
2012: United States v. Alvarez
In 2012, in United States v. Alvarez, the Court struck down the Stolen Valor Act (a federal law that criminalized false statements about having received a military medal) on First Amendment grounds.
2013: Commencement Address at Yale University
In 2013, Sotomayor gave a commencement address at Yale University.
2013: Honorary Law Degree from Yale University
In 2013, Sotomayor received an honorary law degree from Yale University.
2013: Woodrow Wilson Award at Princeton University
In 2013, Sotomayor won the Woodrow Wilson Award at Princeton University.
2013: Missouri v. McNeely
In 2013, Sotomayor wrote the majority opinion in Missouri v. McNeely, holding that a warrant is required before police take a nonconsensual blood test of a motorist suspected of drunk driving.
2013: Publication of "My Beloved World"
In 2013, Sotomayor's memoir, "My Beloved World (Mi mundo adorado)", was published and became a New York Times Best Seller. The book focused on her life up to 1992.
2013: Unveiling of painting at Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
In 2013, a painting featuring Sotomayor, Sandra Day O'Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Elena Kagan was unveiled at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
2013: Administered Oath of Office to Joe Biden
In 2013, on January 20 and 21, Sotomayor administered the oath of office to Vice President Joe Biden for the inauguration of his second term.
2013: Sotomayor's Position on the Confrontation Clause
In a 2013 book on the Roberts Court, Marcia Coyle assessed Sotomayor's position on the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment as a strong guarantee of a defendant's right to confront their accusers.
2013: Sotomayor in Oral Arguments and Dissents
In her 2013 book on the Roberts Court, Marcia Coyle noted that Sotomayor had become especially visible in oral arguments and passionate dissents from various majority rulings, especially those involving issues of race, gender, and ethnic identity.
2014: Dissenting from Ruling Granting Exemption from ACA Mandate
In 2014, Sotomayor dissented from a 6–3 ruling that granted Wheaton College of Illinois, a religiously affiliated university, an exemption from complying with the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s mandate on contraception.
2014: Dissent in Heien v. North Carolina and Utah v. Strieff
In 2014, Sotomayor dissented in Heien v. North Carolina and echoed the sentiment in Utah v. Strieff, arguing against evidence obtained from illegal police stops being admitted if the stopped person had an outstanding traffic warrant.
2014: Commencement Address at University of Puerto Rico
In 2014, Sotomayor gave a commencement address at the University of Puerto Rico.
2014: Navarette v. California
In 2014, Sotomayor joined Justice Scalia's dissent in Navarette v. California, disagreeing with the opinion that found no Fourth Amendment violation from a traffic stop and drug seizure based solely on an anonymous tip submitted to 911.
2014: Honorary Law Degree from the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras
In 2014, Sotomayor received an honorary law degree from the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras.
May 2015: Recipient of the Katharine Hepburn Medal
In May 2015, Sotomayor received the Katharine Hepburn medal from Bryn Mawr College.
2015: Mullenix v. Luna
In 2015, Sotomayor was the lone dissenter in Mullenix v. Luna, a case where the Court held that an officer who fired six shots at a fleeing fugitive in a high-speed car chase was entitled to qualified immunity.
2015: Ranking the Most Liberal Modern Supreme Court Justices
In a 2015 article, "Ranking the Most Liberal Modern Supreme Court Justices", Alex Greer identified Sotomayor as representing a more liberal voting pattern than both Kagan and Ginsburg.
January 2019: Civil Libertarian Alliance with Neil Gorsuch
In January 2019, Bonnie Kristian of The Week wrote that an "unexpected civil libertarian alliance" was developing between Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch "in defense of robust due process rights and skepticism of law enforcement overreach."
2019: Honorary Doctorate of Human Letters from Manhattan University
In 2019, Sotomayor received an honorary doctorate of human letters from Manhattan University.
2019: Induction into National Women's Hall of Fame
In 2019, Sotomayor was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
2020: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death
In 2020, Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away, ending her tenure on the Supreme Court, where she had served since 1993.
2020: Targeted by gunman
In 2020, Sotomayor was reportedly targeted by the same gunman who attacked Judge Esther Salas's home. The gunman killed himself, and detailed planning notes regarding Sotomayor were found.
January 2021: Sotomayor swore in Kamala Harris as Vice President
In January 2021, Sotomayor swore in Kamala Harris as Vice President of the United States, marking a historic moment.
January 20, 2021: Administered Oath of Office to Kamala Harris
On January 20, 2021, Sotomayor administered the oath of office to Kamala Harris for her inauguration as vice president, the first woman to ever hold the office.
2021: Death of Celina Báez
In 2021, Sonia Sotomayor's mother, Celina Báez, passed away.
2021: Dissenting opinion in Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson
In 2021, Sotomayor wrote a dissenting opinion, joined by Justices Breyer and Kagan, in the case of Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson, which regarded a Texas abortion law allowing private citizens to sue abortion providers. The Supreme Court upheld the Texas law by a 5–4 vote.
2022: Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the Supreme Court
In 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson joined the Supreme Court and continues to serve as one of the six women who have served on the Court.
2022: Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
In 2022, the Supreme Court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which Sotomayor later referred to as the "eradication of the right to abortion" in her 2024 dissenting opinion in Department of State v. Muñoz.
2024: Recipient of Radcliffe Medal
In 2024, Sotomayor received the Radcliffe Medal from the Harvard Radcliffe Institute, awarded annually to "an individual who has had a transformative impact on society."
2024: Dissenting opinion in Department of State v. Muñoz
In 2024, Sotomayor, in her dissenting opinion in Department of State v. Muñoz, referred to the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision as the "eradication of the right to abortion".
Mentioned in this timeline
Bill Clinton served as the nd U S President from...
Barack Obama the th U S President - was the...
George W Bush the rd U S President - is...
Kamala Harris is an American politician and attorney She served...
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr served as the th U S...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and Supreme Court...
Trending
36 minutes ago Fire at Potawatomi Casino: HVAC unit ignited, causing temporary evacuation.
2 hours ago Manaus drainage system recovered; flooding points are eliminated; pipe repairs done.
2 hours ago Carlos Alcaraz excited for clay season, reflects on Montecarlo and Roland Garros.
2 hours ago Kim Kardashian Wears Cindy Crawford's Vintage Roberto Cavalli Dress for Easter Celebration.
2 hours ago Charlie's Angels Original Stars Reunite After 50 Years for a Special Celebration
3 hours ago Shannon Bream Discusses Faith, Bible Stories, and Her Calling Beyond Politics
Popular
Paula White-Cain is a prominent American televangelist and key figure...
William Franklin Graham III commonly known as Franklin Graham is...
XXXTentacion born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy was a controversial yet...
Pam Bondi is an American attorney and politician She served...
Eric Swalwell is an American lawyer and politician currently serving...
George Soros is a Hungarian-American investor and philanthropist with a...