NewsThe GuardianMay 19, 2026United States
Justice Jackson Warns Supreme Court Risks Losing Public Trust
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has publicly criticized the court's recent decisions, warning that the conservative supermajority risks being perceived as a political body. She emphasized that the institution must improve to maintain public confidence following controversial rulings, including those affecting the Voting Rights Act.
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Public trust in the Supreme Court is essential for the legitimacy of the American legal system and the rule of law.
Key Facts
- Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued a rare public rebuke regarding the court's recent direction.
- The court's conservative supermajority has recently made several controversial rulings.
- Jackson previously wrote a solo dissent regarding the gutting of a key section of the Voting Rights Act.