Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned that the rise of misinformation on social media poses an "extraordinary challenge" to American democracy, cautioning that without better news literacy, "we're going to lose our democracy."
Speaking at Miami Dade College on Tuesday, Sotomayor reflected on the role of the Supreme Court in maintaining the balance of power and protecting democratic principles, according to the New York Times.
Sotomayor discussed historical conflicts between presidents and the judiciary, underscoring the importance of upholding the rule of law. Her comments come amid ongoing legal battles over presidential authority, with some Trump administration officials suggesting that certain executive actions are beyond judicial review.
The Supreme Court justice expressed concern over the decline of reliable news sources, contrasting today's fragmented media landscape with the era when Americans relied on a few trusted outlets.
Sotomayor stressed that social media has made it easier for misinformation to spread unchecked, undermining public trust in institutions.
"The press has always brought transparency to whatever the other three branches are," she said. "The internet is creating an extraordinary challenge to the press and to the world."
The justice urged young people in particular to engage in critical thinking and seek credible information.
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