Supreme Court Justice Kagan Concerned About Government Flouting Court Orders

The justice made the comments at a conference organized by a federal appeals court in California.

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan in Sacramento, Calif., on July 25, 2024. Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan said at a conference that she was concerned about the possibility of government officials failing to follow court orders.

The Trump administration has been accused of not honoring orders issued by lower courts.