Washington Post
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticizes Supreme Court’s use of emergency docket
Friday, September 25, 2026
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson said the Supreme Court's use of the emergency docket was problematic and called for more restraint in its use. Jackson made the comments during a public appearance but did not specify which cases prompted her criticism. The emergency docket allows the Court to bypass normal procedures and issue decisions with minimal briefing or oral argument.
