"Supreme Court Justices Call for Civility in Political Discourse Amid Tense Climate"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Sonia Sotomayor urged Americans to temper political rhetoric and engage in civil discourse, emphasizing the importance of assuming good faith in disagreements. Their comments come amidst the court's consideration of politically charged cases, with Barrett advocating for opinions that lower rather than raise the national temperature. Both justices have previously emphasized the court's independence from politics and the need for constructive disagreement.