KBJ’s Critical-Theory Defense Of Magic-Dirt Citizenship Erases Legitimacy Of Judicial Supremacy

Ketanji Brown Jackson's recent defense invoking critical theory to argue for a more inclusive understanding of citizenship has stirred controversy, suggesting that traditional notions of judicial authority are being undermined. This move raises important questions about the role of the judiciary in shaping societal norms and whether it's appropriate for judges to use theoretical frameworks to interpret laws. The debate underscores a broader tension about the legitimacy and scope of judicial decision-making in contemporary America.