Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Thursday the high court occasionally makes mistakes, but it can correct its path and perception with the public.
Speaking to a liberal legal group, American Constitution Society, the Obama-appointee said she believed the court could “regain the public’s confidence.”
Justice Sotomayor also had kind words about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the court’s most senior conservative jurist, who she often disagrees with when handing down rulings
“He is a man who cares deeply about the court as an institution, about the people who work there,” Justice Sotomayor said.
Her comments were made as Justice Thomas’ wife has come under scrutiny by House Democrats for texts she exchanged with allies of former President Donald Trump attempting to overturn the 2020 election.