An Evening with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

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An Evening with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Civil institutions are the foundation of a thriving democracy. ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÕ¾ President and CEO Maribel Pérez Wadsworth hosted U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor at Miami Dade College to discuss how emerging local civic leaders can influence the future of their communities. Watch their conversation above, where the two leaders explored the importance of civic engagement, the value of respectful disagreement and the critical role of a free press in supporting democratic institutions.

Justice Sotomayor shared her thoughts on how to foster understanding in an era of polarization, emphasizing the power of individual agency in building stronger communities.

ÁùºÏ²ÊÍøÕ¾ remains dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and healthy future—both in Miami and beyond.


Highlights

In the press

Speaking in general terms at a Florida college and not naming President Trump, the Supreme Court justice’s remarks took on potency in the current climate.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed faith that court rulings will be respected during a Tuesday fireside chat, comments that come as President Trump and his allies have stepped up their…