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Oct 20, 2026

Justice Elena Kagan says Supreme Court rulings have undermined democracy

Liberal Justice Elena Kagan sharply criticized the conservative majority, saying recent rulings on voting rights, gerrymandering and campaign finance have damaged democracy and created a 'race to the bottom' in redistricting.

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▪In April 2026, the Supreme Court ruled in Louisiana v. Callais to limit Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, curtailing majority-minority electoral district creation
▪Justice Elena Kagan argued partisan gerrymandering drives candidates toward political extremes because lawmakers only fear being challenged in primary elections
▪Justice Elena Kagan stated the massive infusion of political contributions into elections resulting from Supreme Court campaign finance rulings, including the June 2026 NRSC v. FEC decision, is viewed by the American public as a nightmare

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Campaign finance1 Elections1 Judiciary1 Supreme Court1 U.S. Supreme Court1 U.S. voting rights1

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