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“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.” quote by Sonia Sotomayor
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“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.”

Sonia Sotomayor

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.

Key Takeaway

Uphold the law impartially.

Themes

law justice impartiality precedent

Mood

formal serious

Type

legal judicial

When to use this quote

  • court rulings
  • legislative drafting
  • legal analysis

Key Concepts

constitutional law judicial ethics legislation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do judges balance law and fairness?
  • What role should precedent play?
A Different Perspective

Political pressure can challenge judicial independence.

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