Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Issues Scathing Rebuke to Fellow Justice Clarence Thomas In a rare display of disagreement, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson publicly criticized her colleague Justice Clarence Thomas for his dissenting opinion on the court's decision to uphold birthright citizenship. In a 20-page concurring opinion, Jackson accused Thomas of using a narrow interpretation of the 14th Amendment, contradicting his long-held stance of a "colorblind" Constitution. The rebuke highlights a deepening divide within the high court, with Jackson's opinion suggesting that Thomas' dissent was motivated by a restrictive view of the amendment's protections. The exchange marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over the role of the Constitution in shaping American society.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson admonished fellow Justice Clarence Thomas for his dissent to the high court’s decision upholding birthright citizenship on Tuesday. In a 20-page concurring opinion, Jackson accused Thomas of applying a “narrow vision” of the 14th Amendment in dissenting from the six-justice majority. “Despite his longstanding endorsement of a ‘colorblind’ Constitution, Justice...
