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Elena Kagan accuses SCOTUS’ conservative majority of undermining democracy

The liberal Supreme Court justice took aim at various recent rulings, including one that paved the way for rampant partisan gerrymandering of legislative districts.

Sources (1)· Oct 20, 11:50 PM

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NBC News· Oct 20, 11:50 PMElena Kagan accuses SCOTUS’ conservative majority of undermining democracy

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