Brett Kavanaugh

Brett Kavanaugh

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Brett Kavanaugh is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, appointed in 2018. He previously served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Kavanaugh has been a subject of significant media attention due to his contentious confirmation hearings, which addressed allegations of misconduct, and his judicial philosophy, which often aligns with conservative values.

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Justice Brett Kavanaugh declined an effort by Missouri Republicans to pause the state court decision.

Supreme Court rejects GOP’s third effort to capture Democratic House seat in Missouri
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-26
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined other officials for the state dinner to welcome Xi.

Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes supreme court’s handling of emergency docket | US supreme court
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-25
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Saritha Komatireddy clerked for then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

Letitia James lead over Komatireddy shrinks by 5 points, poll shows
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-23
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Judge Brett Kavanaugh emphasized the lack of time to implement new voting rules for the upcoming elections.

Donald Trump pierde la batalla por el voto por correo en el Tribunal Supremo, pero la guerra electoral continúa
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-09-17
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Brett Kavanaugh, a Supreme Court justice, expressed that the USPS mail-ballot rule may fall within the Postal Service’s statutory authority.

Supreme Court blocks USPS ballot mail rule ahead of 2026 midterms
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-17
6.0

He bitterly rebuked Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for appearing to be part of the majority that blocked his bid to sow chaos over postal ballots ahead of the midterms.

Trump’s frustration hits a boiling point with loss after loss
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-17
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Kavanaugh suggested an openness to letting the Postal Service control ballots in the future.

What the Supreme Court’s cryptic mail ballot ruling means for future elections
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-16
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a Trump appointee, said he was open to the rule changes being legal.

The Supreme Court’s mail-ballot rebuke of Trump wasn’t just a win for Democrats
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-16
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Brett Kavanaugh was nominated by Trump but ruled against him.

Trump critica a la miembros de la Suprema por no restringir el voto por correo
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-09-16
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Brett Kavanaugh joined the majority decision to preserve mail-in voting, which Trump criticized.

President Donald Trump lashes Supreme Court after ruling on mail-in voting
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-15
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote a concurring opinion regarding the mail-in ballot rules.

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court over mail-in voting loss ruling
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-15
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Brett Kavanaugh is one of the justices appointed by Trump who did not disagree with the majority opinion.

Trump unloads on Supreme Court justices after mail-in voting ruling
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-15
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Judge Brett Kavanaugh stated that Trump's plan may ultimately be legal in the long run.

Donaldas Trumpas šį Aukščiausiojo Teismo sprendimą pavadino baisiu
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-09-15
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Brett Kavanaugh was appointed by Trump and voted against imposing restrictions on mail-in voting.

Donald Trump dice que el fallo de la Corte Suprema sobre el voto por correo es una gran derrota para Estados Unidos
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-09-15
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Brett Kavanaugh agreed that the restrictions should not take effect for the midterm elections.

La Corte Suprema Usa boccia le restrizioni al voto postale nelle elezioni di midterm, sconfitta per Trump: «Un'altra pessima decisione»
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-09-15
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote a concurrence allowing for a potential Trump victory in the future.

Supreme Court denies Trump's bid to lift mail-in ballot injunction
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-15
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh filed a concurrence, ruling that he believed the government had 'at least a fair prospect' of success defending the plan.

Supreme court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for midterm elections | US supreme court
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-15
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Judge Brett Kavanaugh noted that Trump's plan could be legal in the long term but that election officials do not have enough time to implement it before the elections.

Corte Suprema de EE.UU. rechaza solicitud de Trump de restringir el voto por correo - Mundo
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2026-09-15
5.0

Brett Kavanaugh is a Supreme Court Justice appointed by President Trump who expressed concerns about the timing of new USPS regulations.

Supreme Court stoppt Trumps neue Regeln
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-15
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh agreed with the Supreme Court’s decision but indicated the USPS may ultimately have the authority to impose the requirements.

SCOTUS denies attempt to revive new USPS mail-in ballot plan
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-15
5.0

Justice Brett Kavanaugh agreed that the restrictions should not go into effect for the midterms.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterm elections
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-15
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh agreed with Monday's ruling but indicated he might rule in favour of the Trump administration after the coming elections.

Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-15
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote a concurrence explaining his views on the mail-in voting proposal.

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s plan to limit mail-in voting in midterms
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-15
5.0

Brett Kavanaugh is a justice who oversees emergency hearings and ordered compliance with the Missouri supreme court ruling.

US supreme court again rejects Missouri maps drawn to boost Republicans in midterms | US supreme court
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-10
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The application for stay presented to Justice Brett Kavanaugh and by him referred to the Court is granted.

Supreme Court blocks Missouri's Republican congressional map again
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-10
5.0

Justice Brett Kavanaugh declined to review the appeal filed by state officials.

Supreme Court deals another blow to GOP hopes to capture extra congressional seat
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-10
5.0

Justice Brett Kavanaugh had effectively rejected the same proposed map.

Missouri redistricting chaos returns to US Supreme Court
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-10
5.0

Justice Brett Kavanaugh was worried at a separation-of-powers level during the Supreme Court review of the case.

Nowhere to hide: A US court ruling exposes the unsettling reach of China’s surveillance tactics
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-12
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A sixth justice, Brett Kavanaugh, concluded that Trump’s initial executive order limiting birthright citizenship was barred by federal law.

Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship and ‘birth tourism’ through executive action
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-08-07
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