Elena Kagan, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, has been in the news recently due to her involvement in various significant court cases. The Supreme Court ruled on issues such as job discrimination claims, eligibility for shortened prison terms for drug offenders, and the consideration of Donald Trump's eligibility to run for president again. Additionally, a recent incident where a large piece of marble fell in a Supreme Court courtyard, narrowly avoiding injury, also brought attention to the institution.
Born on April 28, 1960, Elena Kagan was nominated by President Barack Obama on May 10, 2010, and has served as a Supreme Court Justice since August 7, 2010. Prior to her appointment, Kagan served as the Solicitor General of the United States and the Dean of Harvard Law School. She is known for her pragmatic approach to legal issues and her commitment to upholding the rule of law. Kagan is the fourth woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice and has played a key role in shaping important legal decisions in the United States.