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Kagan Defends Court’s Independence | Durham News
Justice Elena Kagan defiantly rejects the notion that the Supreme Court is a rubber stamp for President Trump, emphasizing its independence despite its conservative leanings. She highlights key rulings where the Court blocked Trump’s policies—including tariffs and birthright citizenship attempts—proving it can check the executive branch. Amid rising public distrust and Trump’s criticism of dissenting justices, Kagan and Chief Justice Roberts both push back against the idea that justices are merely political actors. Kagan’s candid remarks, including a lighthearted anecdote about Trump’s quiet…
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