Ketanji Brown Jackson rebukes US supreme court over its recent controversial rulings
Ketanji Brown Jackson publicly criticized the US Supreme Court for its recent controversial rulings, particularly those influenced by its conservative supermajority. She emphasized the need for the court to maintain its apolitical stance and adhere to established principles. Jackson's remarks come amid growing concerns about the court's decisions and their implications for public trust in the judiciary.
- ▪Ketanji Brown Jackson warned that the Supreme Court could be perceived as political due to recent rulings.
- ▪She highlighted the importance of public confidence in the judiciary and the need for the court to act in ways that reinforce this trust.
- ▪Jackson's dissenting opinion criticized the court's decision to require Louisiana to redraw its congressional map, which she argued could undermine minority voter influence.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks to the 2025 Supreme Court Fellows Program on 13 February 2025 at the Library of Congress in Washington. Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP Pool/APView image in fullscreenKetanji Brown Jackson speaks to the 2025 Supreme Court Fellows Program on 13 February 2025 at the Library of Congress in Washington. Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP Pool/APUS supreme courtKetanji Brown Jackson rebukes US supreme court over its recent controversial rulingsLiberal justice warned court could be seen as political after recent decisions backed by conservative supermajority US politics live – latest updates Maya YangTue 19 May 2026 12.57 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US supreme court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued a rare public rebuke of the nation’s highest court,…
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