Josh Blackman | 12.16.2024 11:33 PM

Being a Supreme Court Justice is a cushy gig. In addition to having immense power, you gain access to opportunities that would have been unthinkable for an inferior court judge. This weekend, Justice Jackson acted out a role in the Broadway Musical & Juliet. To be precise, a speaking role was specifically written for her. Jackson had this to say:

"I think that it means that anything is possible. Five years ago, I was a district court justice; nobody knew who I was. To have both of the pieces of my fondest dreams come true in this little bit of time has been extraordinary for me."

"I'm overwhelmed with the joy of this experience. I'm so grateful to the staff and crew of '& Juliet' for helping my dream come true. It was phenomenal."

On one level, I'm happy for Justice Jackson. It is always rewarding for people to have their dreams come true. If you sense a but is coming, you're right. But I am somewhat uneasy about this unique opportunity.

To be sure, Justices have been invited for distinct honors. Several Justices have thrown out first pitches at baseball games, including Justices Stevens, Alito, and Sotomayor. Justices Scalia and Ginsburg had non-speaking roles in an opera. Justice O'Connor served as the grand marshal of the Rose Bowl parade. The........

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