Sotomayor has no plans to resign from Supreme Court, sources say
SUMMARY
Justice Sonia Sotomayor has no plans to resign from the U.S. Supreme Court, despite some liberal Democrats speculating about the possibility in light of the 2024 election results. Sources close to Sotomayor, 70, have confirmed that she remains in good health, actively participates in court matters, and has no intention of stepping down. Sotomayor, the first Latina justice, is well below the average retirement age of 75, and her diabetes is well-managed. While some Democrats had hoped for her resignation to allow President Biden to appoint a successor, public pressure on justices is generally viewed as a potential threat to the court’s impartiality and reputation. Senators, including Bernie Sanders, have expressed reservations about urging her to retire, acknowledging the logistical and political challenges of confirming a successor before Trump's potential re-election.
