The shells are often viewed as currency. However, they hold a deeper meaning, especially when worn during the inaugural ceremonies of President Donald Trump.

While Justice Jackson has yet to explain the exact meaning of her Inauguration collar, the cowrie shell’s multiple meanings point to a sartorial expression of her dissent.

The Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, will be the featured guest at two public events hosted by the District Court of the Virgin Islands. Registration is now open for each event. Please visit the District Court’s website at https://www.vid.uscourts.gov to register for your