Sanders Dismisses Calls for Sotomayor's Resignation as Unwarranted
TL;DR
Senator Bernie Sanders stated that calls for Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to step down before President-elect Trump takes office are not "sensible." Amidst liberal concerns over Trump's influence on the court, Sanders emphasized support for Sotomayor, who reportedly has no plans to retire. The discussion reflects broader Democratic anxieties about potential shifts in the court's balance and the party's future direction.
- Bernie Sanders says calls for Sotomayor to step down are not "sensible" Axios
- Sotomayor has no plans to resign from Supreme Court, sources say ABC News
- Bernie Sanders says he opposes urging Justice Sonia Sotomayor to step down The Guardian US
- Sanders: Sotomayer stepping down not ‘the sensible approach’ The Hill
- Exclusive | Justice Sonia Sotomayor Is Expected to Remain on Supreme Court The Wall Street Journal
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Axios