Justice Elena Kagan on Public Confidence in Supreme Court

During an appearance at the U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit’s judicial conference in Big Sky, Montana, Justice Elena Kagan warned that t… read more

During an appearance at the U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit’s judicial conference in Big Sky, Montana, Justice Elena Kagan warned that the public losing confidence in the Supreme Court would be dangerous for democracy. She also stressed the importance of respecting legal precedents. Recent public polls showed a decline in public confidence in the Court. Her comments at come as the Supreme Court recently overturned Roe v. Wade, thus sparking massive protests nationwide. She also spoke about the Court’s move to livestream audio oral arguments during the COVID-19 pandemic saying she would vote yes to continue doing so. Other topics included her thought process getting to an opinion, legal writing, and advice for new and young lawyers. close

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Justice Elena Kagan on Public Confidence in Supreme Court

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Program ID:
521729-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Interview
Location:
Big Sky, Montana, United States
First Aired:
Jul 22, 2022 | 1:33pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jul 24, 2022 | 2:41am EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • Jul 22, 2022 | 1:33pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 22, 2022 | 8:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 23, 2022 | 2:03am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 23, 2022 | 6:05am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 23, 2022 | 4:57pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 24, 2022 | 2:41am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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