The Record of Judge Sonia Sotomayor on Critical Legal Rights for Women: Other Issues That Have an Impact on Women's Rights

Judge Sotomayor's Legal Record: Other Issues That Have an Impact on Women's Rights

July 2009

With the limited exceptions discussed here, Judge Sotomayor was not asked about the following issues in her judicial record at her confirmation hearing.

• Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women
• Access to Justice and Due Process Rights
• Private Rights of Action
• Federalism/Congressional Authority Under the Commerce Clause
• Public Benefits