The Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a series of decisions that have curtailed key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, most notably in Shelby County v. Holder and subsequent cases limiting federal oversight of state election laws. These rulings have shifted power to states, enabling new voting restrictions in multiple jurisdictions. The editorial cartoon frames this judicial trend as a deliberate fading of the Liberty Bell, a symbol of American liberty, to argue that the court's actions are systematically undermining voting access and protections established decades earlier.
The Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts issued orders limiting former President Donald Trump's administration from advancing certain mail-in voting restrictions through the shadow docket. The rulings underscore the Court's role in checking executive actions on election procedures ahead of future contests. The cartoon portrays the Roberts Court maintaining firm oversight while depicting resistance from Trump-aligned efforts.
The cartoon shows Donald Trump rendered as a submarine firing torpedoes while underwater. Speech bubbles reference ending TPS protections for Haiti and Syria. A second figure responds with Aye Aye, Dr. Evil. The image responds to a June 2026 Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to terminate temporary protected status for nationals of Haiti and Syria.
Pat Bagley cartoon shows Supreme Court justice labeled Roberts Court using a key to unlock chains labeled racism. A large hooded figure breaks free with arms raised while text quotes free at last.
The cartoon from May 2026 shows six Supreme Court justices in black robes against a red curtain. Central figures include Clarence Thomas laughing with a Coke, Brett Kavanaugh with a beer, and others with stern or smirking expressions. Gold text reads Our Corrupt Runneth Over. The image references ongoing ethics debates involving several conservative members of the court.
The cartoon depicts the Roberts Court as a Republican elephant trampling the Voting Rights Act ahead of the 2026 elections. Multiple justices ride atop the animal as it carries a GOP 2026 flag.
The May 2026 cartoon pairs a 1953 Bertolt Brecht quote with Chief Justice John Roberts holding a solid red United States map. It references ongoing disputes over the Voting Rights Act, gerrymandering, and the Louisiana v. Callais case ahead of the midterms.
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump operating a bulldozer marked Project 2025 that is crushing the words Voting Rights. Trump raises a fist from the cab and a speech bubble states the rights are completely and totally obliterated. The image responds to ongoing concerns about the Supreme Court and efforts to limit voting access following recent rulings tied to the 2024 election cycle and Project 2025 proposals.
On May 2 2026 the cartoon depicts the Roberts Court as a bird-like figure shattering the Voting Rights Act. The image shows the court releasing multiple Jim Crow labeled birds into the air. This visual responds to ongoing Supreme Court actions affecting voting access and redistricting rules.
The cartoon shows Chief Justice John Roberts holding a sign declaring the U.S. Supreme Court has gutted the Voting Rights Act. A figure in KKK robes stands nearby with a speech bubble claiming white folks were being discriminated against. The U.S. Supreme Court building appears in the background. The image responds to ongoing debates over voting laws and redistricting following recent court decisions. It highlights accusations that the ruling favors certain groups while disadvantaging voters of color.
The cartoon shows a physician figure gesturing toward oversized 14th Amendment lettering as a labeled SCOTUS justice seated with gavel remarks that the text is a little fuzzy, reflecting ongoing debate over birthright citizenship interpretation by the Supreme Court.
