Sonia Sotomayor
Mentioned in 22 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
U.S. Supreme Court Justice who has authored significant opinions on federal jurisdiction and participated in rulings on tariffs and criminal justice reform. Known for her advocacy on criminal justice issues, including writings on the First Step Act limitations and calls for broader reform. Frequently discussed in legal analysis podcasts for her positions on cases ranging from postal service immunity to transgender athlete discrimination standards.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Michael Knowles Show · Apr 30, 2026
Ep. 1964 - Democrats Destroyed: SCOTUS Hands Conservatives HUGE Win
“Dissented in redistricting case, argued Trump's Haiti comments show discriminatory intent”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 26, 2026
Weekend Law: Powell Probe Dropped, SCOTUS & Religion in Schools
“Publicly criticized Justice Kavanaugh; represents tensions and lack of collegiality on current Court”
Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey · Apr 24, 2026
Ep 1337 | Journalist Reveals Justice’s Embarrassing Tantrum— & other Untold SCOTUS Stories | Mollie Hemingway
“Criticized for intellectual caliber and making scientifically inaccurate statements from the bench”
Bloomberg Law · Apr 23, 2026
SCOTUS Unlikely to Curb SEC Remedy & Judge Rebukes RFK Jr
“Liberal justice questioning SEC's burden of proof regarding victim harm in disgorgement cases”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 17, 2026
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz ‘Jujitsu’ vs. Iran, Europe’s NATO Weakness, and the Swalwell Scandal Fallout | Victor Davis Hanson
“Criticized for personal attacks on Justice Kavanaugh and ideological bias in judicial decisions”
Fox News Hourly Update · Apr 16, 2026
1PM ET 04/16/2026 Newscast
“Apologized to colleague for inappropriate comments about immigration enforcement ruling impact”
Breakpoint · Apr 3, 2026
The Supreme Court Strikes Down Colorado's Counseling Law, A Tragic Assisted Suicide in Spain, Easter and Christian Morality, and the NBA's Speech Police
“Signed concurring opinion suggesting alternative regulatory approach to conversion therapy bans”
Bannon`s War Room · Apr 1, 2026
WarRoom Battleground EP 979: Finnish Politician Cites Romans 1 — And Is Convicted Under “War Crimes And Crimes Against Humanity”
“Progressive justice joining majority in conversion therapy free speech ruling”
IHIP News · Apr 1, 2026
Disgusting Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Gay Conversion Camps?
“Left-leaning justice who sided with majority on free speech grounds rather than LGBTQ+ protection”
Advisory Opinions · Apr 1, 2026
Birthright Citizenship Oral Arguments
“Asked about retroactive citizenship stripping implications of government's position”
VINCE · Apr 1, 2026
Trump's Most Challenging Week Yet | Episode 258
“Joined 8-1 majority protecting therapist speech rights in First Amendment case”
Breakpoint · Apr 1, 2026
In (Another) Ruling Against Colorado, Supreme Court Protects Speech
“Joined Justice Kagan's concurring opinion on viewpoint discrimination”
Morning Wire · Mar 31, 2026
Evening Wire: Hegseth’s ‘Secret Mission’ & AOC’s Ethics Complaint | 3.31.26
“Wrote concurring opinion in Christian counselor First Amendment case”
Law and Chaos · Mar 13, 2026
Ep 212 — Trump Comes Up With Magical Insurance Plan To Make Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz
“Frequently dissents from shadow docket orders; explains implications of emergency decisions”
Advisory Opinions · Feb 26, 2026
The Immunity Episode
“Supreme Court Justice; wrote unanimous opinion on federal jurisdiction; joined Gorsuch in postal service immunity dissent”
Mark Levin Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
2/20/26 - Unpacking the Supreme Court's Confusing Tariff Ruling
“Justice joining majority opinion on tariff ruling”
5-4 · Feb 17, 2026
Pulsifer v. United States
“Supreme Court Justice who has written about First Step Act limitations and called for broader criminal justice reform”
Strict Scrutiny · Jan 19, 2026
S7: Will SCOTUS Keep Trans Kids Out of Sports?
“Supreme Court Justice; questioned watering down of sex discrimination scrutiny standards in transgender athletes case”
Strict Scrutiny · Dec 22, 2025
S7: Our Favorite Things, 2025
“Supreme Court Justice; author of children's books promoting diversity and empathy; referenced in book recommendations”
5-4 · Nov 18, 2025
Department of Homeland Security v. Thuraissigiam
“Authored lengthy dissent arguing majority abdicated constitutional duty to provide judicial review”
Strict Scrutiny · Nov 10, 2025
S7: Will SCOTUS Say No to Trump’s Tariffs?
“Questioned whether tariffs motivated by retaliation rather than national security; referenced Trump's Truth Social posts”
Strict Scrutiny · Oct 27, 2025
S7: Trump’s DOJ Shakedown
“Dissented from denial of stay in nitrogen asphyxiation execution case, providing graphic description of torture”