Elena Kagan
Judge
Judicial Scorecard
Total Cases
15
Avg Time to Ruling
— days
Reversal Rate
0%
Plaintiff Win Rate
0%
About Elena Kagan
Kagan's rulings have been widely reported and analyzed, with many articles providing in-depth analysis of the court's decisions and their implications.
gavel Notable Rulings
Need to Cheat to Win: The Supreme Court Just Handed Republicans a Weapon Against Black Voters, and They're Already Using It to Erase Democratic Seats Off the Map.
Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights
Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule as Republicans and Democrats wage redistricting war
warning Controversies & Public Scrutiny
Critics argue that Kagan's rulings have weakened the Voting Rights Act, making it harder for minorities to protect their voting power and potentially altering the scene of future elections.
groups Public & Legal Community Perception
The public and legal community perception of Elena Kagan is complex and multifaceted. Some view her as a key player in shaping the Supreme Court's decisions on voting rights and redistricting, while others express concern about the potential impact of her rulings on minority voting power. Overall, Kagan's reputation as a thoughtful and nuanced jurist is widely recognized, but her rulings have also sparked intense debate and criticism.
newspaper Media Coverage (46 articles)
“I love it.” That was President Donald Trump’s immediate reaction in the Oval Office on Wednesday after learning from reporters of the Supreme Court’s decision …
Bloomberg Creative via Getty Images Divided along ideological lines, the U.S. Supreme Court on April 29, 2026, issued a ruling that severely weakens a provision …
Supreme Court rules on key Voting Rights Act rule as Republicans and Democrats wage redistricting war The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited the scope of …
The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed ready Wednesday to allow the Trump administration to potentially proceed with mass deportations of more than a million foreign …
The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed ready Wednesday to allow the Trump administration to potentially proceed with mass deportations of more than a million foreign …
The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed ready Wednesday to allow the Trump administration to potentially proceed with mass deportations of more than a million foreign …
The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed ready Wednesday to allow the Trump administration to potentially proceed with mass deportations of more than a million foreign …
The Supreme Court's conservative majority seemed ready Wednesday to allow the Trump administration to potentially proceed with mass deportations of more than a million foreign …
Case Portfolio
Distribution of case types handled by Elena Kagan.