USA: Supreme Court accused of harming democracy. By its own judge

Justice Kagan criticized conservative justices for enabling political polarization through their inaction on gerrymandering, which she believes undermines electoral equality. She argued that both major parties are engaging in extreme gerrymandering, leading candidates to cater to extremes for primary victories. Kagan highlighted a recent Supreme Court ruling that weakened protections against racial gerrymandering, allowing states to redraw districts in ways that favor their political parties. She expressed concern that this trend exacerbates polarization and harms democracy, suggesting that the Court underestimated the consequences of its decisions.