Joe Biden & Sonia Sotomayor

Joe Biden: President Joe Biden formally rescinded the 'metering' policy in 2021, after it had ended in 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions.

Sonia Sotomayor: Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented from the bench, criticizing the majority's opinion and warning of its human cost, stating it 'extinguishes the light of the torch of the Statue of Liberty.' She also had an unusual public exchange with Justice Samuel Alito.

Joe Biden: Joe Biden appointed Lisa Cook to the United States — Federal Reserve Board, and his administration's policies are indirectly affected by the United States — Supreme Court of the United States' rulings on presidential power.

Sonia Sotomayor: Sonia Sotomayor issued a strong dissent against the United States — Supreme Court of the United States' decision to expand presidential power over independent agencies, arguing it would lead to instability and oppression.

Joe Biden: Joe Biden's past appointment of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was mentioned as a point of comparison for presidential influence on the United States — Supreme Court of the United States.

Sonia Sotomayor: Sonia Sotomayor was picked by Barack Obama to the United States — Supreme Court of the United States.

Sonia Sotomayor: Sonia Sotomayor joined the majority opinion of the United States — Supreme Court of the United States, ruling against Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act for tariffs.