Apply Quote by Sonia Sotomayor
“The task of a judge is not to make the law - it is to apply the law.”
About This Quote
A judge's role is to interpret and enforce existing statutes, not to create new legislation.
In simple terms: Judges enforce, not legislate.
Judicial restraint
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- legal disputes
- policy implementation
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- legal analysis
- judicial training
Questions to Reflect On
- How does judicial restraint affect democratic accountability?
- When should courts intervene in legislative gaps?