Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor recently opened up about the challenges of working with colleagues who hold differing views, offering a rare glimpse into the personal dynamics of the nation's highest court.
Fox News reported that on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Justice Sonia Sotomayor appeared on both "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and "The View," where she discussed her efforts to maintain positive relationships with conservative colleagues, expressed concerns over recent court rulings, and promoted her new children's book, "Just Shine! How to Be a Better You."
During her time on "The Late Show," Sotomayor shared insights into how she navigates professional disagreements.
She credited her mother for teaching her an important life lesson.
Justice Sotomayor explained that this perspective helps her focus on the positive traits of others, even in tough moments.
Reflecting on her interactions with the court's 6-3 conservative majority, Sotomayor acknowledged the frustration that sometimes arises.
Despite these challenges, she remains committed to fostering a sense of collegiality.
Her approach underscores a dedication to maintaining a constructive environment within the Supreme Court.
On "The View," the conversation shifted to the broader implications of recent Supreme Court decisions, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Justice Sotomayor was asked by co-host Sunny Hostin about the potential dangers these rulings pose to individual rights.
In response, she elaborated on the long-term effects of altering established legal standards, as captured in her detailed remarks below.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor shared her perspective on the consequences of changing precedents during her appearance on "The View":
The price we pay is whatever is happening today, as I indicated, is going to affect a lot of people. But it affects your future. It affects the conduct of leaders in the future, because what we permit today is not going to be duplicated exactly tomorrow. It’s going to be something different. And that’s what’s at risk, is in each time we change precedent, we are changing the contours of a right that people thought they had. Once you take that away, think of how much more is at risk later. Not just in this situation.
As one of only three justices nominated by a Democratic president, having been appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed in 2009, Justice Sotomayor brings a distinct viewpoint to the court. Her appearances on September 9, 2025, highlighted both her personal efforts to bridge ideological divides and her deep concerns about the trajectory of judicial rulings that could reshape freedoms for generations to come.
