U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor publicly apologized to fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh after criticizing his opinion on immigration raids during an event at the University of Kansas School of Law. Sotomayor's remarks highlighted her disagreement with Kavanaugh's stance, which allowed immigration agents to conduct raids based on race, a decision she argued could have harmful real-world effects. This incident underscores the ongoing divisions within the Supreme Court, particularly between its liberal and conservative justices. Kavanaugh's opinion, which stated that ethnicity could be a 'relevant factor' in determining reasonable suspicion, was not joined by any other justice. Sotomayor's comments reflect her concerns about the implications of such rulings, particularly for Latino communities. The Supreme Court has faced increasing scrutiny over its direction and ethical standards, with other justices also voicing concerns about the court's legitimacy amid a perceived rightward shift.