Justice Kagan Claims Supreme Court Has Checked Trump in Major Cases

The comments were delivered at the annual meeting of judges and lawyers. Justice Elena Kagan, the Court’s liberal member, said the Supreme Court has stood up to President Trump The comments were delivered at the annual meeting of judges and lawyers. Justice Elena

Kagan, the Court’s liberal member, said the Supreme Court has stood up to President Trump in key cases. She cited examples where the Court pushed back against the administration’s agenda. Kagan also defended her fellow justices, who are often described as conservative.

She argued they have not simply rubber‑stamped the president’s policies. The remarks came amid criticism that the Court was favoring Trump’s agenda. Observers noted the statements highlight internal support among the justices. The comments may affect how the public

views the Court’s independence.