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  1. Sonia Maria Sotomayor (/ ˈ s oʊ n j ə ˌ s oʊ t oʊ m aɪ ˈ j ɔːr / ⓘ, Spanish: [ˈsonja sotomaˈʝoɾ]; [1] born June 25, 1954) [2] is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

  2. Mar 6, 2023 · A former federal and appellate judge, Sonia Sotomayor became an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 2009. She is the first Latina justice in history.

  3. Sep 13, 2024 · Sonia Sotomayor (born June 25, 1954, Bronx, New York, U.S.) associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 2009. She was the first Hispanic and the third woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

  4. Apr 6, 2024 · With Joe Biden and Democrats facing a tough election, the US bench’s oldest liberal is at the centre of a fierce debate. Sonia Sotomayor has served on the US Supreme Court since 2009 — its ...

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    Aug 8, 2009 · Sonia Sotomayor – the fearless federal trial court judge who saved Major League Baseball from a ruinous 1995 strike – entered the record book as the first Hispanic and the third woman to serve on the High Court.

  6. Sep 1, 2021 · As the first Latina and third woman appointed to the Supreme Court, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor has made an impact in and out of the courtroom. With her dedication to the judicial process and fighting spirit, Justice Sotomayor is an inspiration, especially for Americans who feel marginalized or underrepresented.

  7. Apr 4, 2022 · Sonia Sotomayor is the 111th associate justice to serve on the Supreme Court. She previously served on the New York-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.

  8. Oct 1, 2020 · How Sonia Sotomayor Overcame Adversity to Become the United States' First Hispanic and Latina Justice Throughout her life, the Supreme Court justice had many roadblocks — like diabetes — that...

  9. Jun 17, 2021 · In her opinions, Justice Sotomayor explains how Supreme Court cases are part of a larger unfolding story of where the country finds itself.

  10. Justice Sonia Sotomayor joined the U.S. Supreme Court on August 8, 2009, replacing Justice David Souter. Sotomayor made history for being the first Hispanic and the first woman of color to reach the Supreme Court.