Surprising Facts About Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia SotomayorHere are some fried facts (fun, surprising, or little-known tidbits) about Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina and third woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court:
1. She Was Inspired by a TV Show
Young Sonia was fascinated by the 1970s TV show Perry Mason and decided she wanted to become a judge after watching it.
2. Diagnosed with Diabetes at Age 7
Sotomayor was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a child and has been injecting insulin daily ever since. Despite this, she never let it hold her back.
3. She Carried a Gun (Briefly!)
As a prosecutor in New York in the 1980s, she carried a revolver—though she later admitted she wasn’t a great shot.
4. Her Mom Saved for Harvard with Lottery Winnings
Sotomayor’s mother, a nurse, used her small lottery winnings to help pay for Sonia’s Princeton and Yale Law School expenses.
5. She’s a Proud Nuyorican
Born to Puerto Rican parents in the Bronx, she embraces her Nuyorican (New York-Puerto Rican) identity and even speaks Spanish with fellow Justice Elena Kagan.
6. She Loves Pride and Prejudice
Sotomayor is a huge fan of Jane Austen’s classic novel and has said she relates to Elizabeth Bennet’s wit and independence.
7. She Played a Key Role in Ending the MLB Strike
As a federal judge in 1995, she issued an injunction that ended the Major League Baseball strike, saving the season—a move that made her a hero to baseball fans.
8. She’s the Supreme Court’s Best Dancer
Known for her lively personality, Sotomayor once danced salsa at a court event, proving she’s the most rhythmically gifted justice.
9. She Wrote a Children’s Book
Her book, Turning Pages: My Life Story (2018), encourages kids to embrace reading and education.
10. She’s a Stickler for Grammar
Sotomayor is known for correcting lawyers’ grammar during oral arguments—so if you argue before her, better brush up on your syntax!
Bonus Fried Fact:
She keeps a plush toy of the Cookie Monster in her office as a reminder to stay joyful.
Sotomayor’s journey from the Bronx projects to the Supreme Court is a true American success story—with plenty of personality along the way! 🌟🔥
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