United States Supreme Court

Update (6/18/09): The LA Sentinel cites the Los Angeles Urban League's support of Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

The Los Angeles Urban League applauds President Obama for the historic nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to be the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Judge Sotomayor has demonstrated excellence and distinction as a trial attorney and she has compiled an extensive record of judicial expertise. Judge Sotomayor possesses the real-life experience that President Obama has determined will be critical to the new Associate Justice, who will be called upon to apply the law in a manner reflective of everyday lives and circumstances.