Supreme Court Justice Jackson Voices Democracy Concerns Indianapolis

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson revealed at an Indianapolis Bar Association event that the "state of our democracy" is what keeps her awake at night, expressing a deep concern about the current political climate and urging people to pay closer attention to government affairs. Jackson, known as one of the court's liberal members, has been vocal in her dissents, notably opposing rulings that cleared the way for President Donald Trump's mass federal workforce firings and limiting judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions. Despite criticism from colleagues and social media, Jackson maintains she writes dissents when she feels she has meaningful contributions to add and is unafraid to use her voice. Her recent dissents have been described as challenging executive overreach and defending constitutional principles, although some peers have sharply disagreed with her views. Jackson did not specifically mention former President Trump during her remarks but has been outspoken against his administration in her judicial opinions. The justice also noted she has a thick skin when responding to disagreements and criticism from others, emphasizing her commitment to speaking out and upholding her judicial perspective.