Justice Kagan says Supreme Court rulings are worsening US political polarization
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Summary
Justice Elena Kagan said Tuesday that recent Supreme Court decisions on voting rights, gerrymandering and campaign finance have deepened political divisions and weakened democracy in the United States. She made the remarks during a public discussion, criticizing rulings by her conservative colleagues, two weeks before the midterm elections. Reuters quoted her calling the rulings "destructive to democracy."
Left-leaning
- Ahead of Midterms, Justice Kagan Says Rulings Have Intensified PolarizationNew York Times · Oct 20, 8:38 PM
- Supreme Court’s conservatives have let down democracy, Justice Kagan saysCNN · Oct 20, 10:15 PM
- Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court rulings fueling polarization, undermining democracyABC News · Oct 21, 2:44 AM
Center
- US high court rulings have been 'destructive to democracy,' Justice Kagan saysReuters · Oct 20, 9:37 PM
- Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court rulings are fueling polarization and undermining democracyAssociated Press · Oct 20, 9:48 PM