Despite pressure from some Democrats for her to retire before Donald Trump's inauguration, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, aged 70, intends to remain on the Supreme Court. Reports indicate that she is committed to her position, as retaining her voice is seen as crucial at this time. An unnamed source close to Sotomayor emphasized that she is in good health and takes excellent care of herself, further diminishing concerns regarding her age or potential retirement.
The discussions among Democratic senators about Justice Sotomayor's future seem to stem from worries over a possible repeat of the 2020 incident involving Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The passing of Ginsburg, close to the end of Trump's first term, resulted in Trump nominating Justice Amy Coney Barrett, thereby solidifying a conservative majority on the Court. With fears that Republican-appointed justices, Thomas and Alito, may retire soon, the future of the Supreme Court hangs in a delicate balance.
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