Senator John Kennedy criticized Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson following a ruling that limited district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions. Kennedy described Jackson as "mad as a bag of cats," interpreting her dissent as a sign of frustration with the Court's decision. Justice Jackson has been vocal in her dissenting opinions, filing concurrences at a notably high rate compared to her peers. She recently expressed that the conservative majority's rulings pose an "existential threat to the rule of law." However, she has faced criticism from both conservative and liberal colleagues. Notably, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, a fellow liberal justice, publicly challenged Jackson's understanding of a case, emphasizing that judicial decisions should be based on legality rather than personal views. Jackson also commented on the attention given to her verbosity during oral arguments, noting it as an adjustment from her previous role as a trial court judge. Her public remarks and dissents have drawn sharp rebukes, with some describing her conduct and rhetoric as unprecedented and divisive within the Court.
Sotomayor literally dunked on Jackson for her insane dissent. https://t.co/kFWwAzlGvu
The dangerously unhinged Justice Jackson. Jackson’s public comments and dissents are toxic. She’s viciously attacking her colleagues and the institution of the Court. I’ve never seen a justice conduct him/herself like this. “Existential threat to the rule of law,” she says.
📌 La crítica de la jueza Ketanji Brown Jackson a la decisión de la Corte Suprema de dar luz verde a Trump para despidos masivos de empleados federales. https://t.co/zXFdfHDlri