We educated, privileged lawyers have a professional and moral duty to represent the underrepresented in our society, to ensure that justice exists for all, both legal and economic justice. Sonia Sotomayor dutyeconomiceducate Change image and share on social
I am a product of affirmative action. I am the perfect affirmative action baby. I am Puerto Rican, born and raised in the south Bronx. My test scores were not comparable to my colleagues at Princeton and Yale. Not so far off so that I wasn't able to succeed at those institutions. Sonia Sotomayor actionaffirmativebaby share on social
My judicial philosophy is fidelity to the law. Sonia Sotomayor fidelityjudiciallaw Change image and share on social
I'm young at heart. I'm young in spirit, and I'm still adventurous. Sonia Sotomayor adventurousheartspirit Change image and share on social
If the system is broken, my inclination is to fix it rather than to fight it. I have faith in the process of the law, and if it is carried out fairly, I can live with the results, whatever they may be. Sonia Sotomayor breakcarryfairly share on social
All of the legal defense funds out there, they're looking for people out there with court of appeals experience, because court of appeals is where policy is made. And I know, I know this is on tape and I should never say that because we don't make law, I know. I know. Sonia Sotomayor appealcourtdefense share on social
To have a romance, you have to have time. I'm a justice. I've written a book. The guy's gonna have to wait until I'm a little bit freer. Sonia Sotomayor bitebookfree Change image and share on social
Although I grew up in very modest and challenging circumstances, I consider my life to be immeasurably rich. Sonia Sotomayor challengecircumstancegrow Change image and share on social
I was raised in a Bronx public housing project, but studied at two of the nation's finest universities. I did work as an assistant district attorney, prosecuting violent crimes that devastate our communities. Sonia Sotomayor assistantattorneybronx share on social
I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences. Today is one of those experiences. Sonia Sotomayor blessexperienceextraordinary Change image and share on social