U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued an apology following remarks that were interpreted as targeting fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh and suggesting he came from a place of privilege.

The comments were made during a speech at the University of Kansas School of Law on April 7, where Sotomayor discussed a past opinion related to immigration enforcement policies under the administration of Donald Trump. Although she did not mention Kavanaugh by name, her remarks were widely understood to reference his perspective and background.

In a statement released through the Supreme Court, Sotomayor acknowledged that her words were “hurtful” and expressed regret over the impact of her comments.

The incident highlights tensions that can arise even within the nation’s highest court, particularly when addressing politically sensitive issues like immigration and executive authority.