Sotomayor Criticizes Supreme Court's Presidential Immunity Ruling

Sotomayor warns that rapid overturning of precedents and immunity for ex-presidents could erode public trust in the judiciary.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed concern about the Supreme Court's legitimacy during her first public remarks since President Trump's second term began.
She reiterated her dissent against the Court's 6-3 decision granting former presidents broad criminal immunity for core functions, calling it a departure from constitutional principles.
Sotomayor cautioned that the Court's frequent overturning of long-standing precedents creates societal instability and undermines public confidence in its decisions.
She emphasized that the pace of such changes risks making the judiciary appear partisan, even if justices act in good faith based on differing constitutional interpretations.
Her comments were made during an event in Louisville, Kentucky, where she received the Brandeis Medal for her contributions to justice and public service.