The Sotomayor Mystery
Why didn't she explain herself in this year's big race case?
Judge Sonia Sotomayor is smart and sharp, and her formidable track record on the bench should put to rest any lingering doubts that she isn't. (Why was the left, or at least the center, criticizing one of its own?) But there is a mystery in Sotomayor's recent history: a brief, unsigned opinion in the difficult race case now before the Supreme Court, Ricci v. DeStefano. Sotomayor punted when Ricci came before her, to such a degree that she raised more ... Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
The ramification of gaming any system, regardless of the intention, does have its shortcomings. I suspect when Congress learns to not re-draw Congressional districts to suit the majority party - cases such as this - distant siblings of such manipulation will become more and more relevant and replaced by advocates to promote education and training instead of throwing away test results. Asking Sotomayor to account for her decision, will no doubt be very interesting - even if it is a Right wing talking point.