Justice Kavanaugh Defines a Middle Path Through Strategic Concurring Opinions

By Rodger Citron · SCOTUSblog · 2026-07-30

An analysis from SCOTUSblog suggests that Justice Brett Kavanaugh is carving out a distinct role as the Supreme Court’s most frequent concurrer. By writing separately even while voting with the majority, he appears to be prioritizing public education and institutional reputation

An analysis from SCOTUSblog suggests that Justice Brett Kavanaugh is carving out a distinct role as the Supreme Court’s most frequent concurrer. By writing separately even while voting with the majority, he appears to be prioritizing public education and institutional reputation