Politics | Supreme Court For Hispanics, Sotomayor Cause for Cheers, Musing Some call her 'Jackie Robinson'; others, no 'superhero' By Matt Cantor Posted May 27, 2009 8:05 AM CDT Copied President Obama announces federal appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor, right, as his nominee for the Supreme Court, Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in an East Room ceremony of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) For many Hispanics watching yesterday as one of their own was nominated for the nation's highest court, it was what one New York assemblyman calls “a Jackie Robinson moment" long overdue such a sizable voting bloc. For others, though, Sonia Sotomayor's Hispanic background doesn’t necessarily make her a “superhero,” a Colombian American tells the New York Times. “There’s not going to be this enormous outpouring of ethnic triumph,” a Latino author notes. Still, he says, it’s a step in the right direction. As for political implications, the decision should give the president “breathing room” on immigration reform, says a Hispanic analyst. Some argued that the judge’s identity didn’t matter as America faces major hurdles. “Maybe at first, you’re like, ‘Oh, she’s Puerto Rican, cool,’ ” said a student. “After that, it doesn’t matter.” Read These Next A child was reportedly among those shot dead in a Target parking lot. Analysis sees a historic shift underway in US capitalism. It's the second-worst wildfire season ever for Canada. Rapper stops his show to scold a mom who brought her baby. Report an error