Elena Kagan
Elena Kagan is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, nominated by President Barack Obama in 2010. She is known for her expertise in constitutional law and her role as the first female Solicitor General of the United States. Kagan has been a prominent voice on the Court, advocating for civil rights and social justice issues. Her judicial philosophy often emphasizes the importance of understanding the practical implications of legal decisions, and she has frequently engaged in discussions surrounding the balance of power among the branches of government.
Born on Apr 28, 1960 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 5.83 | 0.24% | +30% | 331,002,651 | 1,020,886 | $21,000,000 | 64,769$ |
| Brazil | 2 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 319,288 | $1,500,000 | 2,269$ |
| Totals | 8 | 542,052,178 | 1,340,174 | $22,500,000 | 67,038$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Justice Elena Kagan wrote about the higher bar that prosecutors must meet to show a person has awareness of the threatening nature of their statements.
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United States:
Justice Elena Kagan joined Sonia Sotomayor in her dissent regarding the treatment of individuals by ICE agents.
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United States:
Barrett referred to the dissenting opinion written by Justice Elena Kagan.
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United States:
Justice Elena Kagan was mentioned as part of the Supreme Court justices attending the inaugural ceremony.
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United States:
In a sharp dissent in that decision, liberal Justice Elena Kagan balked at the idea of a 'bespoke Federal Reserve exception' to the court’s decisions allowing Trump to fire agency leaders.
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Brazil:
Justice Elena Kagan highlighted the constitutional foundations of the Federal Reserve's independence.
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Brazil:
Justice Elena Kagan highlighted the constitutional foundations of the Federal Reserve's independence in her dissent.
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United States:
Justice Elena Kagan suggested the Supreme Court could do more to explain its decisions.
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Mexico:
Elena Kagan, a Princeton alumna, is among the influential figures opposing the current administration's policies.
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United Kingdom:
Justice Elena Kagan dissented from the majority ruling regarding deportations.
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