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Sotomayor Apologizes for ‘Hurtful’ Comments Regarding Justice Kavanaugh

Sotomayor Apologizes for ‘Hurtful’ Comments Regarding Justice Kavanaugh

Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a rare formal apology Wednesday after making personal remarks about Justice Brett Kavanaugh's professional-class upbringing during a law school event. The apology highlights growing tensions within the Supreme Court as justices increasingly air ideological and personal grievances in public forums.