I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences.
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The worst thing you want is a willy-nilly judge who is swayed by the political whims of the era or the time. What you want is a judge who is thinking about what he or she is doing and is thinking about it in a principled way.
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What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of an impartial and principled judge rather than one influenced by political pressures.
Sonia Sotomayor's quote underscores the significance of judicial integrity and the necessity for judges to act thoughtfully and with principles, free from the transient political influences that might sway their judgments. It highlights the critical role of ethics in the judiciary, advocating for a legal system where decisions are made based on justice rather than popular opinion.
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JusticeJudiciaryPrinciplesEthicsImpartiality
In practice
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During a legal seminar discussing the importance of ethics in the judiciary.
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