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A Qualified and Faithful Legal Mind

Elena Kagan Understands Business, Law, and Policymaking

Ian Millhiser discusses when Elena Kagan will bring to the Supreme Court, why she's qualified for the job, and what all the fuss is about "Don't Ask Don't Tell."

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What would Elena Kagan bring to the Supreme Court? Does she need prior judicial experience before joining the Court? Why has "Don’t Ask Don’t Tell" become a point of contention in her nomination?

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Ian Millhiser

Senior Fellow