Judiciary stories

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.

Oct 20, 20266 sources

Utah sues Kalshi and Susquehanna firms over alleged illegal sports betting

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown filed a lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi and two Susquehanna-affiliated trading firms, alleging they continued to offer illegal sports wagers to Utah residents after a federal judge ruled against them. The state seeks injunctions, restitution and profits.

Oct 20, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪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 Crypto prediction markets1 Elections1 State politics1 Supreme Court1 U.S. redistricting & gerrymandering1 U.S. Supreme Court1 U.S. voting rights1

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