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Democrats Debate Pressure on Justice Sotomayor Amidst Trump's Election Victory

Amid Donald Trump's election as President, Democrats consider urging Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire to allow replacement before GOP takes Senate control.

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Updated: Nov 8th, 2024, 7:19 PM ET

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Following Donald Trump's election victory, speculation has risen within Democratic circles regarding whether Justice Sonia Sotomayor should retire from the Supreme Court. If Sotomayor, who would need to agree to retire, steps down, it could enable President Biden to nominate a replacement before the Senate switches to GOP control in January. While some senators are wary of directly pressuring Sotomayor, they face a tight timeline and skepticism about successfully pushing a nominee through. As the Democrats' majority is very slim, many believe the opportunity for such a nomination may be slipping away, leading some to prioritize other judicial confirmations instead.

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