
‘Textual Backflips’
Main Justice
Analysis of Justice Katanji Brown Jackson's Concurring Opinion and its Implications for Future Cases
The chapter delves into Justice Katanji Brown Jackson's concurring opinion and its potential impact on charging individuals under the same statute. The discussions revolve around intentions to impair records during congressional proceedings, with a focus on recent reports indicating similar cases may be pursued by the Justice Department. The chapter also explores the significance of Justice Jackson's concurrence in cases involving false certifications of electors, dissecting majority and dissenting opinions while highlighting the role played by Amy Coney Barrett in oral arguments and the limited impact of certain legal decisions on January 6 cases.