Kavanaugh Explains Brief Supreme Court Emergency Rulings

Justice Brett Kavanaugh defended the Supreme Court's practice of issuing brief explanations for emergency rulings, particularly those related to significant government policy changes like those under the Trump administration. He argued that detailed written opinions on such urgent matters could create a "lock-in effect," potentially cementing premature judgments before the Court has fully considered all aspects of a case. Kavanaugh expressed concern that these early written explanations might not accurately reflect the Court's ultimate decision. He made these remarks at a judicial conference for the Eighth Circuit, echoing similar sentiments shared at the Ninth Circuit conference by Justice Elena Kagan.