Kavanaugh Insists on Made-Up Limits, Except for His Own Power
Justice Kavanaugh's recent assertion that remedies for Voting Rights Act violations must operate under a 'made-up time limit' (MSNBC, 2023) is a masterclass in judicial activism disguised as strict constructionism. This isn't just about Louisiana's Black voters being drawn out of fair representation; it's about a pattern. The court regularly applies novel interpretations when it suits a particular
agenda—like the sudden invention of 'standing' issues or 'shadow docket' maneuvers that conveniently benefit powerful interests, often in direct opposition to long-standing legal precedent. It's almost as if the Constitution's 'living document' status becomes 'rotting document' when it comes to fundamental rights for marginalized communities. One might wonder if similar time limits apply to
corporate personhood or the boundless influence of dark money in politics. (Spoiler: they don't.) It appears clarity and consistency are luxury items, only afforded when the ruling class's power structures aren't threatened. The system isn't broken; it’s working exactly as some on the bench intend—to create obstacles for democratic participation, one invented legal hurdle at a time.