Opinion: Sotomayor’s surprise

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BY ESTHER J. CEPEDA

CHICAGO — When Sonia Sotomayor made history in 2009 by becoming the first Latina named to the Supreme Court, Hispanics were overjoyed. 

Her story was a deeply satisfying one about the Bronx-bred daughter of Puerto Rican parents who, despite coming from humble means, made it to the big leagues of justice.

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I don’t understand what hte problem is. Why should Sotomayor be sympathetic to illegal immigrants? Yes she’s latino but she’s Puerto Rican! Puerto Rican’s are not illegal immigrants!!!