Amy Coney Barrett
The latest on Amy Coney Barrett, a circuit judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals and nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. Barrett was nominated to the Seventh Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals by President Donald Trump in 2017. In 2020 she was nominated for the U.S. Supreme Court after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, she'll be only the fifth woman in U.S. history to serve on the Supreme Court.
Barrett Gets Another Chance to Shape COVID Rules in Religious Schools Case
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stymie Governor Andy Beshear's coronavirus restrictions on in-person classes at religious schools.
Trump Supports SCOTUS Decision Ruling Against COVID Restrictions
Late Wednesday, Trump-appointee Justice Amy Coney Barrett played her first decisive role in the Supreme Court as it ruled against Governor Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 restrictions for religious services.
Supreme Court Bars New York COVID Restrictions on Religious Services
The Roman Catholic Church and Orthodox Jewish synagogues in the Brooklyn and Queens borough of New York City sued to challenge attendance limits at houses of worship.
McConnell Told Trump to Nominate Amy Coney Barrett on Night of RBG's Death
"You've gotta nominate Amy Coney Barrett," Mitch McConnell allegedly told President Donald Trump after the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Liberals Get Their Wish: Feinstein Says She's Out as Top Dem on Judiciary
Feinstein, the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, faced swift calls by progressive groups to step down from her post after praising Chairman Lindsey Graham for how he conducted the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
Louisiana and Colorado Vote on Abortion, With Almost Opposing Outcomes
Both states had abortion on their ballots in the 2020 election, at a time when Roe v Wade is once again in the national spotlight.
Democrats Must Fight to Save Democracy the Way the GOP Fights to Destroy It
Moving forward, and with Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court, Democrats have an obligation to the majority they represent to pull no punches against Republicans' minority rule.
Correcting Scalia's Biggest Mistake
Sometimes the greatest compliment a devotee can pay a maestro is applying that maestro's teachings to correct his biggest mistake.
From Bork To Barrett—It's Been a Long Time Coming
The elevation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett gives us one more shot at getting the democratic process right.
What Is the Best Warren Buffett Biography of All Time?
Walmart strikes back against the Department of Justice; Jack Ma gets richer; some great business books for the holidays; and speculation about a potential Biden treasury chief.
Restoring America's Moral Foundation
The most important issue facing us on Tuesday is whether America's moral foundation will be strengthened or further damaged, possibly beyond repair.
Trump Says Election Will Be Decided After Nov. 3, 'Thank You' Supreme Court
He made the comments while campaigning in Pennsylvania Saturday and has suggested the election will be decided in the high court in the days or weeks after November 3.
McConnell Says Barrett Confirmation Was 'Birthday Present for Hillary'
Clinton has questioned the judge's views on originalism and what her appointment could mean for the Affordable Care Act.
Girl Scouts Delete Tweet Congratulating Amy Coney Barrett After Criticism
The Girl Scouts said the post congratulating Justice Amy Coney Barrett was "quickly viewed as a political and partisan statement which was not our intent."
Progressives Press Top Democrat to Commit to Expanding Supreme Court
A group of progressive New York elected officials made the appeal to the Senate minority leader after the swearing in of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Sen. Warren Says Supreme Court's Wisconsin Decision Undermines Democracy
Massachusetts senator criticized the Supreme Court's rejection to extend deadline for counting mail-in ballots in the battleground state.
Amy Coney Barrett's Views on LGBTQ Rights, Birth Control, Abortion
A devout Catholic with seven children, Justice Barrett, 48, took the oath of office at the White House alongside President Donald Trump.
Celebrity Reactions to Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation
Hollywood has been rallying behind the Democrats, urging their fans to get out and vote and expressing their outrage at Coney Barrett's rushed confirmation.
McConnell Calls Amy Coney Barrett a 'Political Asset' Ahead of Election
The Republican Party is fighting to keep control of the House, the Senate and the White House over the next seven days.
Joe Biden Says Barrett Supreme Court Confirmation Threatens ACA
Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court, approved 52 to 48 in a Senate vote.
Ted Cruz Says Democrats 'Assume What Trump Wants' Out of a SCOTUS Justice
"There is a real difference between what Democrats and Republicans are looking for in a Supreme Court justice," Senator Ted Cruz said.
With Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed, Does John Roberts Still Matter?
The Supreme Court's move rightward makes the Chief Justice's role less relevant, but don't underestimate Roberts' ability to maneuver.
Barrett Is the Culmination of the GOP Power Grab. Biden Must Reverse It
What's at stake is not partisan politics. It is representative government.
Barrett Confirmed to Supreme Court as GOP's Susan Collins Opposes
The Maine Republican voted with all 47 members of the Democratic Caucus against the conservative Trump nominee.
Amy Coney Barrett's Ambivalence Towards Medicare Raises Concerns
When asked if she believed Medicare was constitutional, Barrett responded she couldn't answer the question "in the abstract."
John Cornyn's 2020 Opponent Fundraises Off His 2016 Supreme Court Quotes
"When his party bosses call," the ad says of Cornyn, "he jumps to rush through a Supreme Court nominee."
Anti-Barrett protesters wear 'Handmaid's Tale' cloaks across U.S. cities
Women in cities across the U.S. joined the "Red Cloak Protest"—a national effort to rally against Barrett's Supreme Court nomination.
We Are Doctors. Trump and Barrett Threaten to Put Politics Over Patients
It is alarming to watch Republicans in Congress support an attack on Americans' health care during the worst public health crisis in modern history.
Dems Tell Pence to Avoid Barrett Confirmation After Aides Test Positive
Pence is president of the Senate, and has said he plans to attend the confirmation vote Monday night for Amy Coney Barrett.
Elizabeth Warren Claims Senate GOP Trying to 'Steal' Vacant SCOTUS Seat
The Democratic senator said Republicans were appointing Amy Coney Barrett to "advance an extremist agenda" beyond 2020.
