Senator Elizabeth Warren's condemnation of the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action has ignited controversy, with critics revisiting her past claims of Native American ancestry. Warren characterized the Court as "extremist" for overturning established precedent and limiting educational opportunities. This critique followed the Court's ruling that race-based admissions violate the 14th Amendment.

Social media users quickly responded, with many referencing Warren's previous identification as a minority at academic institutions. Some accused her of leveraging this identity for career advancement. Others, like talk show host Jason Rantz, directly addressed her past actions, while conservative activist Dinesh D'Souza framed the Court's decision as a corrective to Democrat-supported racial preferences.

Public figures also joined the discussion. "Bachelor" star Jillian Anderson suggested Warren was concerned about losing an advantage, while immigration attorney Matthew Kolken questioned the increasing tendency to criticize the Supreme Court. Second Amendment advocate Dana Loesch pointed to Warren's self-identification as "American Indian" on various forms and faculty directories. Comedian Tim Young echoed the sentiment that Warren's concern for racial justice was disingenuous given her past actions.

Further criticism came from figures like Joe Pinion, who questioned whether Warren considered any court disagreement extreme, and Rachel Campos-Duffy, who found Warren's critique ironic. Additional social media users expressed frustration with what they perceived as Warren's misrepresentation of her heritage for personal gain.

Warren's history of claiming Native American heritage, particularly during her 2012 Senate campaign, resurfaced in the debate. A 2018 DNA test, intended to substantiate her claims, instead drew further criticism and questions about its role in her academic career. The test indicated a distant Native American ancestor, but the Cherokee Nation criticized her use of DNA to establish a tribal connection. Warren subsequently apologized to the Cherokee Nation for the test.

Social media users widely criticized Warren's remarks, referencing her past claims of Native American heritage. (Al Drago/Bloomberg, Three Lions via Getty Images)

In 2018, Warren took a DNA test in response to criticism regarding her Native American ancestry. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Cherokee Nation's then-secretary of state Chuck Hoskin Jr. criticized the use of DNA tests to claim tribal connections. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)