US EditionFederalist Society leader defends ‘demonstrably conservative’ Coney Barrett
- Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has been pivotal in important decisions against Donald Trump, surprising many with her stance despite a conservative philosophy.
- Barrett voted against Trump's attempt to withhold nearly $2 billion in foreign aid, which has drawn criticism from some right-wing figures who believe she abandoned conservative principles.
- Barrett's judicial record includes a mixed stance on LGBTQ+ issues, demonstrating independent thought amidst speculation on her long-term alignment with either political wing.
- There is increasing interest in whether Barrett might serve as a check against presidential overreach, as indicated by her recent decisions to uphold congressional authority over federal spending.
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Morning Joe Pundit Names Only 2 Supreme Court Justices Not ‘Lost On MAGA Island’ Who Can Fight Trump’s ‘Big Government Overreach’
Claire McCaskill named justices John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett as the two justices who have “shown a willingness” to fight back against Trump "overreach."
Federalist Society Leader Says Amy Coney Barrett Is Not A 'DEI Hire' - Above the Law
(Photo by Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images) Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. I wouldn’t characterize his appointment of her as being a DEI hire. She’s so well credentialed, she’s so demonstrably conservative in her outlook on the role of the courts, that I just think that kind of mischaracterizes it. — Leonard Leo, co-chairman of the Federalist Society, in comments given to The Gavel, on the far-right’s recent objections…
Why Justice Amy Coney-Barrett could be democracy's last defense
Surprisingly, in recent months, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has emerged as a pivotal figure in safeguarding democratic principles, voting against Donald Trump even as her judicial philosophy remains firmly conservative. Barrett was anticipated to solidify the court's conservative majority. Indeed, she has consistently voted in line with conservative positions on issues such as abortion, affirmative action, guns, and religious freedom…
Federalist Society leader defends ‘demonstrably conservative’ Coney Barrett
Justice Amy Coney Barrett has been the object of the online right’s rage ever since she ruled against the Trump administration last week in its bid to freeze foreign aid payments. But the person who played a pivotal role in bringing her to the court tells The Gavel the criticism is unwarranted. “I wouldn’t characterize…
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