Justice Sotomayor Resists Calls to Retire Amid Trump's Return

Despite pressure from some Democrats, Justice Sonia Sotomayor intends to remain on the Supreme Court as President-elect Trump prepares to take office.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, 70, has no plans to retire, despite speculation and pressure from some liberal activists and Democrats.
Concerns have been raised about the possibility of Trump appointing another conservative justice if Sotomayor were to step down or pass away during his term.
Senator Bernie Sanders and other Democrats have publicly opposed the idea of pressuring Sotomayor to retire, deeming it impractical.
The urgency among Democrats stems from fears of a repeat of the 2020 scenario when Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death allowed Trump to appoint a conservative replacement.
Sotomayor, who has type 1 diabetes, is reported to be in good health and remains a vital voice on the court's liberal wing.