Elena Kagan.
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 2010
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Judicial rulings constrain executive power, involving Elena Kagan and Donald Trump.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Kagan criticized rulings affecting Texas redistricting, while Trump urged the state to redraw congressional maps.Some support2 reports
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Kagan voiced alarm over electoral cycle decisions as Democrats seek seats against Republican majorities, while Trump aims to retain Congress.Some support1 report
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Elena Kagan criticized the conservative majority ruling of the Supreme Court.Well supported4 reports
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Supreme Court ruling concerned Louisiana maps, while Obama nominated Kagan and she criticized rulings affecting Congress.Some support1 report
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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.Well supported7 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 supported14 reports1 development inside
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Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court has been confirmed.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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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 support2 reports
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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 supported5 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
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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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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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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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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.Well supported6 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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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.Well supported4 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-
supreme court StructuralJudicial review of draft laws is required by the Supreme Court.Moves Elena Kagan
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Barack Obama StructuralThe East Wing is being torn down, Secret Service funds were diverted to the Executive Residence, and Trump's actions were compared to Obama's.Moves Elena Kagan
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Donald Trump OperationalNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves Elena Kagan
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House OperationalAlyssa Farah Griffin and Joy Behar commented on the House's multitasking ability and questioned its priorities.Moves Elena Kagan
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Brett Kavanaugh OperationalJackson criticized Susan Collins' vote on Brett Kavanaugh while seeking to flip the Republican-held Senate seat.Moves Elena Kagan
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DHS StructuralDHS conducted a targeted enforcement operation in Dodge County, involving a national from South Africa.Moves Elena Kagan
Connections
The 40 strongest of 90, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
supreme court Structural
Elena Kagan serves as an Associate Justice, actively participating in the institutional functions, rulings, and public representation of the Supreme Court.
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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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John Roberts Operational
The two justices formally collaborated as members of the majority opinion establishing 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 nominated and appointed Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court.
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Donald Trump Operational
Kagan and the Supreme Court actively challenge and constrain Trump's executive policies and rhetoric through judicial review and dissenting opinions.
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House Operational
Elena Kagan interacts with the House of Representatives regarding judicial budget, security, and policy.
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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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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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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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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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Google Structural
Elena Kagan's judicial work established formal limits on Google's data collection and government access.
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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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senate Operational
Elena Kagan actively engaged with the Senate by providing testimony before various committees and panels.
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house of representatives Operational
Elena Kagan actively participates in the legislative process by testifying before and supporting funding for the House of Representatives.
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Republicans Operational
Elena Kagan actively critiques court rulings that benefit the Republican party.
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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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Joe Biden Structural
A's judicial role involves the review of executive branch policies enacted by B.
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Boulder Transactional
A current lawsuit involving Elena Kagan is being tracked, drawing comparisons to major tobacco and opioid litigation.
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Samuel Alito Operational
The two justices engage in direct professional interaction, frequently through legal dissent and critique of each other's opinions.
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D. John Sauer Operational
D. John Sauer filed an emergency application directed to Elena Kagan.
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Clarence Thomas Operational
Kagan and Thomas engage in active ideological conflict, with Kagan frequently critiquing Thomas's legal methodologies and dissenting against his rulings.
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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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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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Boulder County Operational
A's professional conduct is under scrutiny regarding potential conflicts of interest relevant to Boulder County's operational sphere.
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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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Indian National Congress Operational
The entities are functionally linked through testimony and funding requests regarding security threats.
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California Structural
Justice Kagan issued a ruling concerning the legal status of California ballots.
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Louisiana Shared context
Elena Kagan has participated in Supreme Court rulings concerning legal matters originating from Louisiana.
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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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Jason Snead Operational
Jason Snead publicly disputes Elena Kagan's critiques of the court.
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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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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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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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Susan Collins Transactional
Susan Collins supported Elena Kagan's confirmation.
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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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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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federal government Operational
Elena Kagan influences federal government policy by issuing judicial dissents on court orders.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
4 events- Kagan criticized rulings affecting Texas redistricting, while Trump urged the state to redraw congressional maps.
- Kagan voiced alarm over electoral cycle decisions as Democrats seek seats against Republican majorities, while Trump aims to retain Congress.
- Elena Kagan criticized the conservative majority ruling of the Supreme Court.
- Supreme Court ruling concerned Louisiana maps, while Obama nominated Kagan and she criticized rulings affecting Congress.
September 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.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
7 events- Elena Kagan's nomination to the Supreme Court has been confirmed.
- 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.
July 2026
19 events- Judicial rulings constrain executive power, involving Elena Kagan and Donald Trump.
- Testimony given before House and Senate members regarding how recent Supreme Court rulings have increased executive power and rejected wide-ranging tariffs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
June 2026
19 events- The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding a challenge from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, leading to a dissent by Justice Kagan.
- 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.
- 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.