Sentences with phrase «sotomayor recused»
Because Justice Sonia Sotomayor recused herself — she sat on the panel that reviewed the issue in the appeals court — only eight justices heard the arguments.
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Because U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor sat on an appeals court which heard one of the lawsuits, she will likely recuse herself, leaving the real possibility that the case will receive a 4 - 4 decision.
Justice Sotomayor dissented, joined by Justice Ginsburg, and Justice Kagan was recused.