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Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s biography has taken a notable turn over the past few days, with several developments making headlines and generating discussion. Last Thursday, he made a high-profile public appearance at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, as part of the Ken Starr Lecture Series—the sold-out event drew a crowd of about 2,500, making it one of the largest in the school’s history, according to the Washington Times and local Waco media. The conversation—moderated by MCC’s American history professor Ashley Cruseturner—was wide-ranging yet had a distinctly informal, even lighthearted tone at times, reflecting Kavanaugh’s more relaxed, personable side not often seen in public. But he delivered a serious message, emphasizing that the genius of the American constitutional system is that “no one person or group of people should have too much power,” a pointed defense of separation of powers that many read as a response to current criticism about the Supreme Court's perceived deference to executive power, especially under Donald Trump.
Kavanaugh’s remarks were particularly timely as the Court and its conservative majority continue to face accusations in outlets such as the Los Angeles Times of siding too often with Trump, notably including last year’s ruling that helped the former president avoid prosecution for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Protesters organized by the McLennan County Democratic Party lined up across the street during the lecture, voicing concern that the Court is enabling unchecked presidential authority and referencing unresolved allegations from Kavanaugh’s confirmation. Yet inside, the justice chose to reflect on the importance of collegiality, optimism, and civil discourse, making special note of leadership lessons from President George W. Bush after 9/11, with the event itself happening both on the anniversary of those attacks and a day after the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
In parallel, Kavanaugh made legal news this week with his concurring opinion in a Supreme Court order permitting federal immigration officers to resume practices widely denounced as racial profiling in Los Angeles. The website Balls & Strikes reports that his opinion, written solely for himself, downplayed the legal interests of undocumented people seeking to avoid law enforcement questioning, drawing sharp criticism from legal analysts and renewed scrutiny from his detractors for its perceived endorsement of executive power and lack of concern for civil liberties.
On the business and social front, no major changes or new ventures for Kavanaugh have been reported; his appearances and opinions remain the primary sources of public attention, and as of this recording, there are no notable new personal social media statements—though coverage of the Waco appearance has sparked discussion and debate across platforms.
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