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Discrimination ruling fuels Sotomayor confirmation fight
The Ricci v DeStefano decision on New Haven fire promotions highlights ideological splits as critics press Sotomayor over alleged activist inclinations while supporters frame the case as consistent with precedent. Conservatives name her biases, Democrats argue the ruling shows judicial restraint and adherence to law.
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