The Washington Examiner reported that liberals face a roadblock to replacing Sotomayor on the Supreme Court

The unintended consequence of Sotomayor's retirement could be lurching the court further right if a moderate took her place. The court could move further rightward if she retires, leaving a moderate in her place, experts say. The Supreme Court is expected to take a more conservative approach to the law.

Sotomayor facing calls from liberal journalists to step down from Supreme Court this year. 'Why risk it?', says Justice Sotomyor, who is facing calls to retire so President Biden can appoint a younger, liberal justice to the court, as Trump leads in the polls.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said it would be a personal choice if Sotomayor left court. White House says it's a 'personal decision' to leave the Supreme Court. Sotomyor's 'personal' decision would be 'personal', White House spokesman said.