US EditionKavanaugh defends Supreme Court’s handling of emergency appeals from Trump admin
KANSAS CITY, JUL 31 – Justice Kavanaugh said the Supreme Court often rules quickly on urgent cases involving executive actions and has increased written explanations to address criticism of the shadow docket.
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the Supreme Court's handling of emergency appeals from the Trump administration, stating that courts must respond as presidents expand their powers.
- Kavanaugh noted that more executive actions have led to increased legal challenges requiring Supreme Court involvement.
- Kavanaugh acknowledged criticism of the court's communication but emphasized that it has been writing more recently.
- Kavanaugh remarked on the strong collegiality among justices, asserting that criticism is part of the job and informs their judging.
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Conservative Supreme Court justice acknowledges 'risk' of last-minute pro-Trump rulings
During the first six months of President Donald Trump's second term, the Supreme Court has frequently issued emergency docket (also known as the "shadow docket") rulings that have usually gone Trump's way. And at least one justice is admitting that the shadow docket is not popular even among his own colleagues.According to a Thursday evening report in the Daily Beast, Justice Brett Kavanaugh — who Trump appointed to the Court in 2018 – spoke abo…
Kavanaugh defends Supreme Court’s handling of emergency appeals from Trump admin
Conservative Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the Supreme Court’s handling of emergency appeals brought by President Trump’s administration, rebuffing criticisms from those who argued the court is not offering enough explanations in its decisions. “There can be a risk, in writing the opinion, of a lock-in effect, of making a snap judgment and putting…
Justice Kavanaugh on the Peril of Writing Shadow Docket Opinions
Speaking at the Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference this week, Justice Brett Kavanaugh addressed concerns about the Supreme Court's failure to issue opinions with "shadow docket" orders. While explanatory opinions could be useful, he explained, rushing out opinions could increase the risk of error. Bloomberg reports: Kavanaugh . . . said there can be a "danger" in writing those opinions. He said that if the court has to weigh a party's likelihoo…
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