The problem with diversity hires is twofold: They’re not necessarily the best person for the job, and the person hired may not even have an interest in the job other than the job title.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is a prime example, and “is carving out a niche among liberals as the ‘Great Dissenter,'” according to Cornell University law professor William Jacobson.

There’s nothing wrong with dissenting. Judges often disagree on cases, especially given the different approaches to interpreting the Constitution. Conservatives believe the Constitution means what it meant at the time it was written, while liberals call the Constitution a “living document,” one that changes over time.

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