Apply Quote by Sonia Sotomayor
“All I can say is that with business and the interest of any party before me, I will consider and apply the law as it is written by Congress and informed by precedent.”
About This Quote
A judge must apply the law as written by Congress and guided by precedent, regardless of personal or party interests.
In simple terms: Judges follow statutes and prior decisions, not personal bias.
Uphold the law impartially.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- legislative drafting
- legal analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do judges balance law and fairness?
- What role should precedent play?
Political pressure can challenge judicial independence.