Elena Kagan.
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 2010
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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In the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered a dissenting opinion while Amy Coney Barrett wrote the majority opinion, citing the House Committee's legislative intent.Well supported3 reports
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The Supreme Court ruled on asylum claims from Mexico, with Ketanji Brown Jackson joining Sonia Sotomayor's dissent, and Sotomayor joining Elena Kagan's dissent.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson joined in dissent regarding the SAVE program.Some support2 reports
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A scholar associated with Georgetown University challenged a detention order in federal court, while Justice Elena Kagan declined to intervene in the custody dispute.Some support1 report
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Following recent appointments, justices challenged judicial review of mail voting rules.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Elena Kagan dissented in a Supreme Court decision, while Samuel Alito and John Roberts also dissented in a separate ruling.Some support1 report
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A court dissent was filed and the administration initiated policy changes regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS).Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson are noted for their presence on the Supreme Court and their arguments on critical issues.Some support2 reports
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Supreme Court justices Kagan and Jackson are positioned far left, while Barrett is closer to the center.Some support1 report
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The status of Supreme Court justices, including Elena Kagan, Amy Coney Barrett, and Donald Trump's influence, is being reported by CNN.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Elie Mystal suggested that Supreme Court justices, including Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan, must sign an ethics pledge.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Christine Fang's alleged activities were under investigation, involving both her and Elena Kagan.Some support1 report
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Elena Kagan, Barack Obama, and John McCain discussed how judicial decisions impacted scientific policy and issues debated in 2008.Some support1 report
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Multiple political figures, including Kamala Harris and Elena Kagan, discussed the pushback against court packing claims and the focus of the conservative majority.Some support3 reports
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The Supreme Court delivered a ruling on June 30th, with Chief Justice Roberts authoring the majority opinion. The opinion included Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, while Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch led the dissent.Well supported10 reports6 developments inside
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Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court has been confirmed.Some support1 report
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Supreme Court ruling revokes Temporary Protected Status, threatening essential care workforce.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Justices requested increased security funding, and Bernardo Lopez criticized the President's public dishonesty.Some support1 report
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Judicial rulings constrain executive power, involving Elena Kagan and Donald Trump.Well supported3 reports
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Legal cases involving Haitian migrants and TPS status were addressed by Justice Alito's opinion and the Mullin v. Doe case on June 25, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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Elena Kagan, Donald Trump, Matt Damon, and Ketanji Brown Jackson were involved in discussions about administration challenges and shared an acting class experience at Harvard.Some support1 report
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Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson warned against losing protection during litigation on July 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump fired FTC commissioners, and the Supreme Court issued a ruling involving Roberts' majority and Kagan/Jackson dissents.Well supported26 reports1 development inside
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The Supreme Court delivered a ruling on June 30th, with Chief Justice Roberts authoring the majority opinion. The opinion included Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, while Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch led the dissent.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Amid heightened security concerns, Amy Coney Barrett, Elena Kagan, and Brett Kavanaugh are involved in events at the Capitol, including testimony and being targeted.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Facing threats, Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett must testify before Congress.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Testimony given before House and Senate members regarding how recent Supreme Court rulings have increased executive power and rejected wide-ranging tariffs.Some support5 reports
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Boulder is suing over fossil fuel activities causing climate change, and Elena Kagan published a foreword in a Center Square report.Some support2 reports
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Trump welcomed the Iraqi Prime Minister to the White House while simultaneously vowing to blockade Iranian ports and charge cargo.Some support10 reports
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Indian National Congress seeks funds to combat rising security threats, involving Elena Kagan.Some support1 report
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Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before the subcommittee on budget increases.Well supported12 reports
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Trump vows to reinstate American blockade of Iranian ports while Justices and Fed Chair address security and price stability.Some support15 reports1 development inside
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Justices are scheduled to field questions about court budget.Some support1 report
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Supreme Court justices participated in a decision on July 1, 2026, with Barrett joining Roberts' opinion and Kavanaugh concurring.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Alito testified about court security funding, while Obama appointed Kagan to the Supreme Court and Trump appointed Barrett to the Supreme Court.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Elena Kagan testified before the House subcommittee, criticizing the court's rulings and expansion of power.Well supported30 reports
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The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding a challenge from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, leading to a dissent by Justice Kagan.Well supported12 reports1 development inside
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Justices delivered opinions on sports bans and campaign finance limits.Some support6 reports
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The Supreme Court is conducting a judicial review of executive branch immigration policies involving Elena Kagan and Joe Biden.Some support2 reports
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The Supreme Court issued a ruling in the Barbara case on June 30th, with Roberts writing the majority opinion.Some support1 report
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Elena Kagan and Brett Kavanaugh differed on key issues regarding their judicial philosophies.Some support2 reports
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Majority justices rejected limiting birthright citizenship, while a senator argued for a constitutional amendment.Some support3 reports
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A high court ruling has been issued defining limits on digital tracking, involving judge Elena Kagan and Google.Some support6 reports
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Elena Kagan made statements regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals on June 25, 2026.Well supported5 reports
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The Trump administration set TPS policy, and Elena Kagan reviewed DHS adherence to law.Some support1 report
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A lawsuit seeking compensation for seized assets and a majority/dissenting opinion were issued involving CUPET, Mobil, Elena Kagan, and Brett Kavanaugh.Some support1 report
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A ruling was authored by Neil Gorsuch, who was joined by Elena Kagan in the dissent regarding a case in Louisiana, which was backed by the Trump administration.Well supported3 reports
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Amy Coney Barrett, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Elena Kagan disagreed on the interpretation of the Investment Company Act and the majority's view of the law.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court, involving Elena Kagan, suspended Congressional Primary Elections using an emergency statute.Some support1 report
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Around Elena Kagan this week
News at the entities that move Elena Kagan most-
Amy Coney Barrett OperationalDonald Trump invited a leader to tour a ballroom while Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh were part of the conservative majority.Moves Elena Kagan
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Sonia Sotomayor OperationalThe highest court's function and role are being discussed.Moves Elena Kagan
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Barack Obama StructuralIn 2009, General Electric used its media arm to promote Barack Obama's agenda, while Forbes labeled Jeff Immelt a poor CEO, and GE executives pressured CNBC personnel.Moves Elena Kagan
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Brett Kavanaugh OperationalCollins was accused of capitulating to Donald Trump's demands regarding her 2018 vote confirming Brett Kavanaugh.Moves Elena Kagan
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Ketanji Brown Jackson OperationalKetanji Brown Jackson warns the Supreme Court that its actions risk damaging its reputation.Moves Elena Kagan
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House StructuralPrediction market tracks control of both chambers.Moves Elena Kagan
Connections
The 40 strongest of 74, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Amy Coney Barrett Operational
The justices actively collaborate on court rulings and jointly advocate for judicial security and budget increases, while also representing opposing ideological viewpoints.
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Donald Trump Operational
Kagan actively challenges and critiques Trump's executive policies and rhetoric through judicial rulings and dissents, while his actions influence her judicial commentary.
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John Roberts Operational
The justices formally collaborated as members of the majority opinion to establish the ruling on birthright citizenship.
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Sonia Sotomayor Operational
The two justices actively coordinated by joining a policy dissent against the high court's majority ruling.
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Barack Obama Structural
Barack Obama formally appointed Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court in 2010.
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Haiti Structural
Kagan's judicial opinions and rulings directly regulate the temporary protected status and policy regarding Haitian migrants.
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Brett Kavanaugh Operational
The two justices actively engage in judicial conflict and coordination, resulting in both opposing and shared opinions in Supreme Court rulings.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson Operational
As Supreme Court colleagues, they actively coordinate their judicial opinions, forming blocs in majority and dissenting rulings on specific cases.
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Congress Structural
Elena Kagan, representing the judiciary, formally engages with Congress to request funding and address judicial security needs.
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Google Structural
Elena Kagan's judicial work established formal limits on Google's data collection and government access.
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House Structural
Elena Kagan testifies before the House appropriations panel regarding judicial budget and security funding.
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DHS Structural
Elena Kagan, as a member of the Supreme Court, exercises judicial review over the operational decisions and adherence to law of the Department of Homeland Security.
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senate Operational
Elena Kagan actively engaged with the Senate by providing testimony before various committees and panels.
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high court Structural
Elena Kagan serves as a justice on the high court, forming a core component of its ruling majority.
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Joe Biden Structural
A's judicial role involves the review of executive branch policies enacted by B.
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Republican Party Structural
The judge's professional output is functionally aligned with the ideological platform of the Republican Party.
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Democrats Operational
Elena Kagan's judicial rulings have functional consequences that impact the political and financial standing of the Democratic faction.
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Samuel Alito Operational
The two Supreme Court Justices are professionally engaged in a direct disagreement regarding the majority opinion on the matter of TPS.
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house of representatives Operational
Elena Kagan has testified before the House of Representatives regarding budget increases and security funding.
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Suncor Energy Transactional
The entities are currently involved in a legal case concerning climate change liability.
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Center Square Transactional
Elena Kagan contributed a foreword to the Center Square report.
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Indian National Congress Operational
The entities are functionally linked through testimony and funding requests regarding security threats.
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Federal Judicial Center Transactional
Elena Kagan contributed by writing the foreword to the latest manual edition associated with the Federal Judicial Center.
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Politico Mentioned together
Politico functions as a media outlet that reports on and covers the public statements and activities of Elena Kagan.
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Alito Operational
Elena Kagan criticized a majority ruling associated with Alito.
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federal government Operational
Elena Kagan influences federal government policy by issuing judicial dissents on court orders.
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Fanny Hill Operational
Elena Kagan is discussing Fanny Hill in the context of establishing or evaluating judicial precedent.
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Susan Collins Transactional
Susan Collins supported Elena Kagan's confirmation.
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Common Cause Mentioned together
Common Cause monitors the judicial actions of Elena Kagan, whose work is relevant to the group's advocacy goals.
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Republican National Committee Structural
Court decisions, associated with Elena Kagan, formally affect the spending limits of the Republican National Committee.
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National Republican Senatorial Committee Operational
Kagan's judicial rulings and the Committee's legal challenges demonstrate active interaction within the Supreme Court context.
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Mississippi Structural
The Court, of which Elena Kagan is a member, applied its authority to uphold a specific Mississippi law regarding mail ballots.
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Senate Transactional
Justices, including Elena Kagan, are scheduled to testify before a Senate committee.
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John Roberts Mentioned together
Both are high-profile justices whose professional actions and judicial philosophies are frequently discussed together in the media.
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Federal Trade Commission Mentioned together
Kagan's legal dissent addressed the principle of agency independence, a concept relevant to the FTC's regulatory function.
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Kamala Harris Mentioned together
Both individuals are discussed in the context of political debates regarding Supreme Court composition and court packing claims.
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Iraq Mentioned together
The relationship is based on the institutional context of the Supreme Court's function of testifying before Congress.
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Capitol Shared context
Elena Kagan testified at the Capitol regarding court security matters.
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Congressional Research Service Operational
Elena Kagan testified before Congress regarding security issues, utilizing the context of the Congressional Research Service.
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CNBC Mentioned together
CNBC sought comment from Elena Kagan regarding her scheduled testimony.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
4 events- Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson joined in dissent regarding the SAVE program.
- A scholar associated with Georgetown University challenged a detention order in federal court, while Justice Elena Kagan declined to intervene in the custody dispute.
- Following recent appointments, justices challenged judicial review of mail voting rules.
- Elena Kagan dissented in a Supreme Court decision, while Samuel Alito and John Roberts also dissented in a separate ruling.
August 2026
7 events- Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson are noted for their presence on the Supreme Court and their arguments on critical issues.
- Supreme Court justices Kagan and Jackson are positioned far left, while Barrett is closer to the center.
- Elie Mystal suggested that Supreme Court justices, including Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan, must sign an ethics pledge.
- Christine Fang's alleged activities were under investigation, involving both her and Elena Kagan.
- Elena Kagan, Barack Obama, and John McCain discussed how judicial decisions impacted scientific policy and issues debated in 2008.
- Multiple political figures, including Kamala Harris and Elena Kagan, discussed the pushback against court packing claims and the focus of the conservative majority.
- Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court has been confirmed.
July 2026
19 events- The status of Supreme Court justices, including Elena Kagan, Amy Coney Barrett, and Donald Trump's influence, is being reported by CNN.
- Supreme Court ruling revokes Temporary Protected Status, threatening essential care workforce.
- Justices requested increased security funding, and Bernardo Lopez criticized the President's public dishonesty.
- Judicial rulings constrain executive power, involving Elena Kagan and Donald Trump.
- Elena Kagan, Donald Trump, Matt Damon, and Ketanji Brown Jackson were involved in discussions about administration challenges and shared an acting class experience at Harvard.
- Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson warned against losing protection during litigation on July 23, 2026.
- Amid heightened security concerns, Amy Coney Barrett, Elena Kagan, and Brett Kavanaugh are involved in events at the Capitol, including testimony and being targeted.
- Facing threats, Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett must testify before Congress.
- Testimony given before House and Senate members regarding how recent Supreme Court rulings have increased executive power and rejected wide-ranging tariffs.
- Boulder is suing over fossil fuel activities causing climate change, and Elena Kagan published a foreword in a Center Square report.
- Trump welcomed the Iraqi Prime Minister to the White House while simultaneously vowing to blockade Iranian ports and charge cargo.
- Indian National Congress seeks funds to combat rising security threats, involving Elena Kagan.
- Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before the subcommittee on budget increases.
- Trump vows to reinstate American blockade of Iranian ports while Justices and Fed Chair address security and price stability.
- Justices are scheduled to field questions about court budget.
- Supreme Court justices participated in a decision on July 1, 2026, with Barrett joining Roberts' opinion and Kavanaugh concurring.
- Alito testified about court security funding, while Obama appointed Kagan to the Supreme Court and Trump appointed Barrett to the Supreme Court.
- Elena Kagan testified before the House subcommittee, criticizing the court's rulings and expansion of power.
- The Supreme Court issued a ruling in the Barbara case on June 30th, with Roberts writing the majority opinion.
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June 2026
19 events- In the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered a dissenting opinion while Amy Coney Barrett wrote the majority opinion, citing the House Committee's legislative intent.
- The Supreme Court ruled on asylum claims from Mexico, with Ketanji Brown Jackson joining Sonia Sotomayor's dissent, and Sotomayor joining Elena Kagan's dissent.
- A court dissent was filed and the administration initiated policy changes regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
- The Supreme Court delivered a ruling on June 30th, with Chief Justice Roberts authoring the majority opinion. The opinion included Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, while Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch led the dissent.
- Legal cases involving Haitian migrants and TPS status were addressed by Justice Alito's opinion and the Mullin v. Doe case on June 25, 2026.
- Donald Trump fired FTC commissioners, and the Supreme Court issued a ruling involving Roberts' majority and Kagan/Jackson dissents.
- The Supreme Court delivered a ruling on June 30th, with Chief Justice Roberts authoring the majority opinion. The opinion included Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, while Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch led the dissent.
- The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding a challenge from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, leading to a dissent by Justice Kagan.
- Justices delivered opinions on sports bans and campaign finance limits.
- The Supreme Court is conducting a judicial review of executive branch immigration policies involving Elena Kagan and Joe Biden.
- Elena Kagan and Brett Kavanaugh differed on key issues regarding their judicial philosophies.
- Majority justices rejected limiting birthright citizenship, while a senator argued for a constitutional amendment.
- A high court ruling has been issued defining limits on digital tracking, involving judge Elena Kagan and Google.
- Elena Kagan made statements regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals on June 25, 2026.
- The Trump administration set TPS policy, and Elena Kagan reviewed DHS adherence to law.
- A lawsuit seeking compensation for seized assets and a majority/dissenting opinion were issued involving CUPET, Mobil, Elena Kagan, and Brett Kavanaugh.
- A ruling was authored by Neil Gorsuch, who was joined by Elena Kagan in the dissent regarding a case in Louisiana, which was backed by the Trump administration.
- Amy Coney Barrett, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Elena Kagan disagreed on the interpretation of the Investment Company Act and the majority's view of the law.
- The Supreme Court, involving Elena Kagan, suspended Congressional Primary Elections using an emergency statute.