Democrats Urge Sotomayor to Retire Before Trump's Term Begins

Democrats are contemplating urging Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire before President-elect Trump takes office, to prevent him from appointing her successor. With Democrats losing their Senate majority, they have a limited window to confirm a replacement. Concerns include the feasibility of confirming a new justice quickly and potential opposition from within the party. D.C. Circuit Judge J. Michelle Childs is being considered as a possible successor.