Judge Sonia Sotomayor Celebrates One Year

By Janel Martinez | 08/06/2010 - 11:45 | 1 Comment

A year ago this Sunday, August 8th, our nation witnessed a historical moment as the first Latina Supreme Court Justice was sworn into office. Only the third woman to sit on the Supreme Court bench—the first being Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, followed by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—Judge Sonia Sotomayor made her mark from the start by planting her stamp on history. And it's clear this wise Latina is just getting started.

We take a look at some highlights from the past year.

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On September 8, 2009, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor was surrounded by a small group of close friends and family at her investiture ceremony in which the court formally welcomes its newest member.

President Obama, Vice President Biden, former Justice John Souter and even Senator Lindsey Graham were all in attendance. Sotomayor was ready for work thanks to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who gifted the newest justice with a white decorative collar that she could wear under her judges robe, which for hundreds of years have been made for men.

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