Justice Sotomayor Raises Concerns Over Supreme Court's Emergency Appeals Trend
Justice Sonia Sotomayor has voiced concerns about the increasing number of emergency appeals being filed with the Supreme Court, particularly noting the high volume from the Trump administration. During an appearance at the University of Alabama Law School, she described the situation as 'unprecedented' in the court's history. Sotomayor highlighted that the court has ruled in favor of these emergency applications over 80 percent of the time, which she believes has altered the court's decision-making paradigm. She expressed that the conservative majority's view that blocking executive policies causes irreparable harm has made it challenging for opposing sides to meet the necessary legal standards. Despite these concerns, Sotomayor maintains cordial relationships with her fellow justices outside of the decision-making process. 
