My comment, “Justice Kagan’s Political Process Dissent Evolution,” has been published in the LSU Law Journal for Social Justice & Policy.
The Supreme Court has transformed into the most conservative Court in generations. This article examines Justice Kagan's response through the lens of three pivotal political process dissents. These cases show that she has turned more to dissent (with their frequency and intensity steadily increasing) and has a heightening emphasis on defending precedent. In addition to fighting for her preferred outcome, this shift shows an effort to defend the Court’s waning public legitimacy.
I’m thrilled to contribute to the discourse on the Supreme Court’s legitimacy and on the motivations behind dissenting. I appreciate everyone’s help in getting this piece to where it is, especially the editors at LSU Law's JSJP, Prof. Gillian Metzger, and Prof. Donald Verrilli.
Substitute teacher at Chesapeake
2moGreat opportunity!