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Justice Kagan Stresses the Need for Government Officials to Obey Court Orders
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 24 – Justice Kagan highlighted a rise in threats against judges linked to political criticism and warned against emergency rulings without full procedures, stressing judicial independence.
- On July 24, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan addressed various challenges confronting the federal judiciary during an event held in California for judges and legal professionals.
- She criticized the court's practice of issuing emergency rulings on nearly a dozen major disputes concerning President Trump's government overhaul without full hearings or clear explanations.
- Kagan emphasized that courts must explain their decisions publicly and warned that government officials sometimes defy court orders, which threatens the rule of law and judicial independence.
- She acknowledged that judges are subject to a wide range of criticism, but emphasized that attacking them personally crosses a line, and encouraged judges to continue making independent and well-reasoned decisions despite facing such pressures.
- Her remarks suggest ongoing ideological disputes on the court and highlight concerns over judicial safety, transparency, and respect for court authority in enforcing presidential policies.
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