Supreme Court justices face backlash over public comments

8 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 26

Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized a conservative colleague at the University of Kansas, while Justice Clarence Thomas denounced progressivism on a national stage.
Their separate remarks have sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, intensifying scrutiny of the Supreme Court as it approaches major upcoming decisions.
These incidents highlight growing tensions and public concern over the court's perceived politicization and the conduct of its justices, with only one justice issuing a public apology.

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