Justice Brett Kavanaugh spoke about the Supreme Court's emergency orders before a group of lawyers and judges in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kavanaugh's comments to judges and lawyers in Kansas City come as the Supreme Court faces criticism over using emergency orders.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday pushed back against criticism over the high court’s limited explanation for decisions made on an emergency basis, many of which have served President Donald Trump ’s agenda of overhauling the federal government.