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Sotomayor's public apology to Kavanaugh, Criticism over immigration raids, Court divisions between conservative and liberal justices

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued a public apology to fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh for her recent criticism, which stemmed from an opinion on immigration raids. The apology highlights the ongoing divisions within the Court, with its members divided along conservative and liberal lines regarding the direction and actions taken in high-profile cases.

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• Sotomayor's public apology to Kavanaugh
• Criticism over immigration raids
• Court divisions between conservative and liberal justices

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Opinion April 16, 2026