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Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan expounded on the importance of the stare decisis doctrine of adhering to prior precedent and why it matters to society’s stability. She spoke about this and her…

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan spoke about the legitimacy of the Supreme Court and her judicial philosophy during a discussion at Northwestern University’s law school in Chicago. “If there’s a new member of the…

Justice Elena Kagan warned against the Supreme Court “inserting itself into every hot button issue in America” as she spoke about threats to democracy and the role of the judiciary branch in…

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…

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan spoke with Colorado Law School Professor Suzette Malveaux and answered student questions at the annual John Paul Stevens lecture. She talked about the inner workings…

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan talked to George Mason University students about the American legal system. Justice Kagan discussed a variety of topics, including her life and career, and…

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan talked about the law and legal education during an appearance at Georgetown University Law Center. In her comments she said no part of her would accept the…

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan spoke with Margaret Marshall, retired chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court, about the influence of former Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on the careers of the…

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan reflected on her life and career at the Equal Justice Works Conference. She talked about how education and public service were important parts of her…

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan spoke to Georgetown University Law Center students about her life and career. This event was part of the Dean’s Lecture to the Graduating Class series.

Justice Kagan spoke about life as a Supreme Court justice, cameras in the court room, and interpreting the law. She was interviewed by Elliot Gerson, former law clerk to former Supreme…

Associate Justice Elena Kagan was sworn in as the 112th justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Chief Justice John G. Roberts administered the Judicial Oath in the West Conference Room before a small…