The relationship between Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Neil Gorsuch appears to be deteriorating, particularly following the recent Stanley v. Sanford ruling. Gorsuch's majority opinion dismisses the ADA claims of a retired firefighter with Parkinson's disease, while Jackson's sharp dissent criticizes his reasoning as excessively narrow and results-driven. This disagreement highlights their inability to maintain a collaborative approach, especially concerning disability rights under the ADA. The clash marks a significant shift from their earlier occasional cooperation, suggesting a deeper division within the Court's viewpoints on disability discrimination.
Gorsuch's decision in Stanley v. Sanford rejects the idea that retirees can sue for ADA violations, citing that they no longer qualify as 'protected individuals.'
Justice Jackson criticized Gorsuch's judicial philosophy as 'narrow-minded' and akin to 'results-driven hackery,' indicating a significant rift in their relationship.
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