Armed Protection of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who rejected the private right of armed self-defense, is protected by armed guards. One of the guards shot a would-be carjacker outside her home. The incident occurred after the carjacker pointed a gun at the U.S. Marshal assigned to protect Sotomayor. In the McDonald v. Chicago decision, the SCOTUS found that Second Amendment rights are incorporated via the Fourteenth Amendment.

U.S. Supreme Court ruling on SEC and jury trials for securities fraud cases

U.S. Supreme Court rules that SEC must bring cases for securities fraud to federal court for a jury trial, invalidating its own in-house proceedings. Justice Sotomayor dissents, warning about the threat to separation of powers. Legal experts discuss the implications for administrative agency tribunals.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor's Reflections on the Supreme Court

Justice Sonia Sotomayor reflects on emotional moments on the Supreme Court, admitting to tears after some decisions. She emphasizes the importance of accepting and moving forward despite disagreements and emotional challenges.