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Justice Kagan criticizes the Supreme Court on elections and voting

NPR | By Carrie Johnson

Published October 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM CDT

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan told an audience that the conservative majority is blinding itself to the consequences of its decisions on voting rights, gerrymandering and campaign finance.

Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is a Supreme Court and Justice Correspondent for NPR. She covers a variety of stories about justice issues, law enforcement, and legal affairs for NPR’s flagship programs and podcasts.