A Supreme Court justice recently addressed the perception that the court acts as a "rubber stamp". This issue was discussed during a judicial conference in Washington state.

The justice in question is Elena Kagan, who spoke on Thursday. She suggested that the court's independence has been demonstrated through certain rulings.

Further information on Justice Kagan's comments can be found through KTXS, the local ABC affiliate in Abilene, Texas. They have reported on the justice's remarks, which were made at the aforementioned conference in Washington state.