Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor made waves during her recent appearance on “The Late Show” with Stephen Colbert, leaving the audience buzzing. On Tuesday evening, Colbert highlighted a portion of her dissent against a controversial court ruling that permitted immigration agents to racially profile individuals.
Sotomayor passionately stated, “We should not have to live in a country where the government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work in a low-wage job. Rather than stand by silently as our Constitutional liberties are eroded, I dissent.”
Her words prompted an overwhelming response, with those present cheering loudly, leading to a touching standing ovation.
Amidst the applause, Colbert cheekily suggested he might read Sotomayor’s entire dissent, referencing a celebrity guest joining later, stating, “I love Eugene Levy but I will cancel him right now if you want to do that.”
As the moment settled, Sotomayor encouraged viewers to read the Supreme Court opinions themselves, explaining, “Too many people hear about a decision and rush to opinions based on their feelings alone. That’s not the way to approach it. You should dive into the texts.”
She added, “You’ll be surprised, not just about this case but in others as well. After exploring the majority opinion, you might find yourself thinking they made some solid points. And then when you read the dissent, you’ll see equally excellent arguments. It highlights just how fine the line can be.”
For those eager to check out Sotomayor’s complete dissent, you can explore it through this link.
