Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Ali Najmi as Chair of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on the Judiciary to promote transparency and inclusivity in New York City's judicial selection process, including engaging diverse legal stakeholders and publishing demographic data, with the goal of reflecting the city's diversity and ensuring fairness in the judiciary.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh emphasized caution in issuing detailed opinions on emergency applications to avoid premature judgments, highlighting the court's varied approaches and the importance of transparency, while also noting the influence of political and public opinion on judicial decisions.
Justice Elena Kagan emphasized the importance of respecting court orders amid conflicts with the Trump administration, criticizing the Supreme Court's handling of emergency cases for lack of transparency and expressing frustration over ideological disagreements within the court.