Justice Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ comments about Justice Kavanaugh
By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Justice Sonia Sotomayor offered a rare public apology Wednesday to fellow Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh for “hurtful” comments she made suggesting he was out of touch with working people.
During an appearance last week at the University of Kansas School of Law, she unloaded on a court member, who she didn’t name, but from the context was clearly Justice Kavanaugh over a decision where he supported Homeland Security’s ability to make immigration stops using race as part of a mix of factors.
Justice Kavanaugh, a Trump appointee, had suggested that since the stops were brief, they didn’t infringe on a person‘s rights. Justice Sotomayor, an Obama appointee, said that ignored everyday realities.
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