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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court for expediting a major voting-rights ruling, saying the move made the court look political. She was the lone dissenter to dropping the usual 32-day waiting period, in a decision that sharply limits a key provision of the Voting Rights Act and enabled Louisiana Republicans to quickly redraw a congressional district.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned that the Supreme Court risks appearing political after a voting rights ruling, emphasizing the need for the judiciary to preserve nonpartisan legitimacy and public trust; she spoke to the 2025 Supreme Court Fellows Program in Washington.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stood out this term with five solo dissents, underscoring liberal divides on the Court as she criticized major decisions—from a rapid ruling on the Voting Rights Act redistricting case and the approach to universal injunctions to dissenting on NIH grant cancellations, Colorado’s conversion-therapy ban and a police-stop ruling. The piece notes friction with colleagues (Kagan’s public rebuke of one dissent, Barrett’s critique) and frames Jackson as an influential but polarizing voice amid intra‑liberal tensions and debates over the Court’s role and executive power.
The Supreme Court waived its 32-day waiting period to speed Louisiana’s redistricting after Callais v. Louisiana, prompting Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent arguing the rule should be followed; the piece frames the move as a partisan maneuver by the conservative majority to redraw minority districts before elections, highlighting concerns about consistency and court-partisan dynamics.
During a high-stakes 6-3 ruling gutting Louisiana’s map under the Voting Rights Act, conservative Justice Samuel Alito angrily rebuked Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s blistering dissent, highlighting rising tensions on the Supreme Court as conservatives rush to capitalize on the decision ahead of the midterms.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the Supreme Court for its growing willingness to issue rulings on the emergency docket, arguing the trend lets controversial Trump policies stand while legal challenges unfold; she and conservative Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh offered differing views on Trump-era decisions during a Washington lecture.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said the Supreme Court’s growing use of emergency motions has created a ‘warped’ process that prematurely signals outcomes, a point she raised in remarks with Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The exchange highlighted liberal frustration with the court’s rapid emergency docket—including decisions favorable to the Trump administration on immigration and agency actions—though the justices avoided discussing specific cases at the event.
At a rare public appearance, Justice Jackson criticized the court's growing use of the shadow docket to fast-track Trump-era emergency rulings, calling the uptick a problem that warps how lower courts approach cases. Justice Kavanaugh defended the practice as sometimes necessary and noted the trend isn’t unique to Trump. The exchange highlighted internal court tensions and concerns about threats to judges, while both stressed the importance of judicial independence.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the conservative Supreme Court justices for their partisan approach and decision-making, particularly in a case involving the cancellation of NIH grants, accusing them of creating a confusing and biased legal process that undermines judicial review and hampers scientific and health research.
Michelle Obama and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson drew crowds on Martha’s Vineyard during a series of cultural events, including a film festival and book discussions, celebrating Black culture and community, with notable appearances by celebrities and politicians.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has quickly established herself as a vocal critic of her conservative colleagues on the Supreme Court, frequently dissenting and warning against what she perceives as lawless shortcuts and threats to democracy, notably criticizing the court's approach to Trump-era policies and its handling of emergency applications.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will fulfill a lifelong dream by performing in a one-night Broadway show of the musical & Juliet. This marks a unique milestone for Jackson, who has expressed her theatrical aspirations since her Harvard days. The performance will include a post-show discussion, and an ensemble role was created specifically for her. Jackson's appearance on Broadway aligns with her history-making role as the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will make a one-night-only Broadway debut in the musical '& Juliet' on December 14, fulfilling a lifelong dream. A new ensemble role has been created for her, and she will participate in a post-show talkback. This appearance makes her the first Black, female Supreme Court justice to perform on a Broadway stage, aligning with her early aspirations expressed in her memoir 'Lovely One.'
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned that the conservative majority's decision to allow enforcement of Idaho's transgender youth health care ban during an appeal lacked "reason and restraint." She argued that the court failed to show respect for lower court judges and that Idaho had not demonstrated irreversible injury if the ban was blocked during the appeal. The decision does not apply to the two teenage transgender girls who filed the lawsuit. The ruling has sparked strong reactions from both transgender activists and Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador, highlighting the ongoing cultural and political debate over transgender rights and gender-affirming medical care for youth.
During oral arguments in the social media censorship case Murthy v. Missouri, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed concerns over the First Amendment restraining the government, suggesting that the government should have the power to dictate what can be posted on social media, particularly in times of crisis like the COVID pandemic. Her comments have sparked criticism from Rep. Jim Jordan and others, who argue that her view goes against the intended purpose of the First Amendment and could lead to government censorship of political speech.