Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan criticized the court’s conservative majority Tuesday at Catholic University’s law school in Washington, saying its rulings undermined democracy by failing to account for their effects on the political system. She cited decisions on partisan gerrymandering, campaign finance restrictions and the Voting Rights Act, including a ruling this year that led Republican states to eliminate majority-Black districts.
WHO:Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan
WHAT:Kagan criticized the Supreme Court’s conservative majority, saying its rulings undermined democracy and failed to account for their effects on the political system.
WHEN:Oct 20, 2026
WHERE:Washington, USA
WHY:Kagan said the court failed to account for the consequences of its rulings for the political system.
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