Spin Meter: The Politics Of Courts Making Law

May 27th, 2009
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Judge Sonia Sotomayor has said the answer to both questions is “Yes,” and thats rankling conservatives. Critics say the remarks offer a window into her judicial philosophy. Supporters say shes only reflecting the reality of the judicial branch.
Both sides are right.
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THE COMMENT: “The court of appeals is where policy is made,” Sotomayor said during a [...]