Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issues rare apology to colleague Brett Kavanaugh
April 16, 2026 • Google News World
Justice Sonia Sotomayor has issued an apology to her colleague Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The remarks were deemed “hurtful” by the court.
According to reports, Sotomayor made public comments about Kavanaugh’s stance on immigration. The comments have been described as highly personal and critical.
Sotomayor has apologized for her remarks, stating that she regrets any hurt or offense caused. The apology is considered rare in the Supreme Court, where justices typically avoid making personal attacks on their colleagues.
The incident highlights the sensitive nature of discussions around immigration and politics within the court. Sotomayor’s comments have sparked debate among observers, with some expressing concern about the tone and impact of her remarks.
The full extent of the apology is not clear, but it appears to be a rare instance of a Supreme Court justice publicly acknowledging and apologizing for hurtful comments made in public.
Source: Google News World