Last mentioned: Mar 11, 2026
Public Sparring
Justices Jackson and Kavanaugh publicly debate the legitimacy of emergency orders at a joint appearance.
Election Litigation
Multiple high-profile emergency orders issued regarding Trump-related immunity and ballot access.
Jackson Joins Court
Justice Jackson joins the Court and begins issuing frequent dissents on procedural grounds.
Shadow Docket Surge
Significant uptick in emergency applications filed by the Department of Justice begins.
Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Brett Kavanaugh engaged in a rare public debate regarding the Supreme Court's increasing use of emergency orders. The exchange highlighted deep ideological rifts over procedural transparency and the Court's perceived favoritism in cases involving former President Donald Trump.