U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said presidents have historically obeyed judicial rulings with a few exceptions while advocating for the court to move cautiously to maintain a system of checks and balances.

Speaking in general terms at a Florida college and not naming President Trump, the Supreme Court justice’s remarks took on potency in the current climate.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor expressed faith that court rulings will be respected during a Tuesday fireside chat, comments that come as President Trump and his allies have stepped up