Jackson says Supreme Court risks being seen as political
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed concern that the Supreme Court risks being perceived as political following a decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act and allowed Louisiana to quickly implement new electoral maps.
- In a solo dissent, Jackson emphasized that public confidence is crucial for the judiciary and urged the court to act in ways that maintain trust in its impartiality.
- Jackson has frequently dissented from the court’s conservative majority, including opposing the 6-3 ruling that undermined the Voting Rights Act and criticizing the court for enabling confusion amid redistricting battles.
- Three conservative justices strongly rejected Jackson’s accusations of partisanship, arguing that preventing the use of new maps would have forced elections under unconstitutional conditions.
- Public trust in the Supreme Court has declined to historic lows, with Chief Justice John Roberts also lamenting the perception of the court as politically motivated.