Sonia Sotomayor & Brett Kavanaugh
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Sonia Sotomayor serves as a liberal counterpart to Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court, frequently dissenting against his majority opinions. She has occasionally voiced public criticism of his stances while attempting to preserve institutional collegiality.
Domestic
Sonia Sotomayor: Sonia Sotomayor issued a public apology to Brett Kavanaugh for her critical remarks regarding his opinion on immigration raids, highlighting ongoing divisions within the United States — Supreme Court of the United States.
Brett Kavanaugh: Brett Kavanaugh was the recipient of Sonia Sotomayor's apology after she criticized his concurring opinion on immigration raids, which allowed ethnicity as a factor in stops.
Apr 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Sonia Sotomayor: Sonia Sotomayor wrote a dissenting opinion, arguing that the United States — Supreme Court of the United States's decision is an invitation for the government to bypass the Constitution of the United States.
Brett Kavanaugh: Brett Kavanaugh was part of the United States — Supreme Court of the United States majority but wrote a separate concurring opinion, suggesting that judges might still be able to reach affected individuals through a 'putative nationwide class'.
Jun 27, 2025 · 8 articles
Domestic
Sonia Sotomayor: Sonia Sotomayor, another Justice, also expressed concerns about the emergency orders and later issued an apology for comments made about Brett Kavanaugh.
Brett Kavanaugh: Brett Kavanaugh, a Justice, was referenced in Sonia Sotomayor's comments regarding an immigration case and later received an apology from her.
Apr 15, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Sonia Sotomayor: Sonia Sotomayor joined the majority opinion of the United States — Supreme Court of the United States, ruling against Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for tariffs.
Brett Kavanaugh: Justice Brett Kavanaugh, in his dissent, noted that the Supreme Court's ruling did not specify how the government should return the collected billions from importers.
Feb 20, 2026 · 80 articles
Domestic
Sonia Sotomayor: Justice Sonia Sotomayor offered an interpretation of the book 'Uncle Bobby's Wedding', questioning the religious objection to two men getting married.
Brett Kavanaugh: Justice Brett Kavanaugh expressed surprise that the United States — Montgomery County, Maryland school system was 'not respecting religious liberty'.
Jun 27, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Brett Kavanaugh: Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a Donald Trump appointee, suggested ways the United States — Supreme Court of the United States could rule in Cissy Wang's favor, either constitutionally or under federal law.
Apr 01, 2026 · 65 articles
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