Justice Sotomayor expresses emotional response to Supreme Court decisions

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a senior liberal on the conservative Supreme Court, shared that she sometimes cries after the court makes decisions. She mentioned this during an event at Harvard University. She said there might be more tears in the future. The Supreme Court is nearing the end of a term where they will decide on important issues like former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity and cases related to abortion. The decisions will be announced by the end of June. Sotomayor did not talk about specific cases during her speech. Sotomayor expressed her frustration about being a liberal on a mostly conservative court. She mentioned feeling deeply sad at times but emphasized the importance of continuing to fight. She said it's okay to feel sad, shed tears, and then keep pushing forward. The Supreme Court has recently made significant decisions that have divided along ideological lines, such as overturning Roe v. Wade, expanding gun rights, and changing affirmative action policies. During a conversation at Harvard, Justice Sotomayor talked about her struggles with some of the court's decisions. She spoke about feeling despair at times but encouraged staying positive and focusing on future generations. The discussion took place at the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University, where she was being honored. Sotomayor highlighted the challenges of being a liberal on a court dominated by conservatives. She stressed the importance of accepting difficult moments, shedding tears, and then moving forward with determination.