Sotomayor apologizes to Kavanaugh

The dispute arose after Justice Sotomayor criticized Justice Kavanaugh's perspective on immigration enforcement, suggesting he lacked understanding of working-class families.

In her apology, she acknowledged that her remarks were 'inappropriate' and contrary to the court's tradition of professional courtesy.

This public mea culpa comes at a time of heightened scrutiny of the Supreme Court's 'shadow docket' and its impact on major policy decisions.

Legal experts noted that such a direct apology between sitting justices is nearly unprecedented in modern judicial history.