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Trump publicly regrets SCOTUS picks after string of high-profile losses

President Donald Trump stated in a Time magazine interview that he regrets nominating Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. He criticized the three justices for voting against his administration on key issues, including tariffs, mail voting, and birthright citizenship. Trump contrasted their actions with the perceived loyalty of justices appointed by Democratic presidents, while acknowledging that he wants 'good decisions' rather than blind loyalty. The comments follow a series of significant legal defeats for the White House this year.

via USA Today|

#amy-coney-barrett #brett-kavanaugh #donald-trump

politics8 days ago

Trump Regrets Appointing Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett After Court Losses

President Donald Trump has publicly expressed regret over his nominations of Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett, citing their recent votes against his administration. In a new interview, he stated he gave them 'the position of a lifetime' but they voted against him too often. This marks a significant escalation in his criticism of the court, following losses on tariffs, mail ballots, and birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court opens its new term this week, intensifying scrutiny on the relationship between the executive and judicial branches.

via politico.com|

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politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Supreme Court allows late-arriving mail ballots to count, a setback for Trump

By a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court allowed states to count mail-in ballots that were postmarked by Election Day but arrived afterward, upholding Mississippi's grace period and delivering a political setback for Trump ahead of the midterms.

via BBC|

#amy-coney-barrett #election-law #mail-in-ballots

jurisprudence4 months ago•10 min saved

KBJ’s Dissent Slams Barrett Over Congress Contempt in Supreme Court Ruling

In a 6–3 ruling on FS Credit v. Saba Capital, Barrett’s majority narrows the private right to sue under the Investment Company Act, while Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s blistering dissent accuses the majority of openly showing contempt for Congress and elevating judicial policy preferences over legislative history, arguing that relying on legislative history preserves congressional will and keeps the court in its constitutional lane.

via Slate Magazine|

#amy-coney-barrett #congress #jurisprudence

politics4 months ago•102 min saved

Barrett Hints at a Trump-Friendly Tilt in Upcoming Court Battles

A Georgetown law scholar argues Justice Amy Coney Barrett quietly joined Justice Clarence Thomas on a Margolin concurrence, a move he calls a potentially ominous signal that Barrett may lean toward the Trump administration in a wave of upcoming immigration- and grant-termination-related cases on the Supreme Court docket, signaling a shift from her previously more centrist approach and underscoring her pivotal role in deciding these contentious matters.

via The Daily Beast|

#amy-coney-barrett #clarence-thomas #donald-trump

politics6 months ago•67 min saved

Trump Trashes SCOTUS in Truth Social Tariff Tirade

After the Supreme Court blocked his tariffs, Trump vented for hours on Truth Social, blasting liberal justices, praising conservative ones, and threatening new global tariffs while arguing Congress isn’t needed, as he also attacked federal officials and discussed probes tied to Jerome Powell and others.

via The Daily Beast|

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politics7 months ago•7 min saved

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after tariff setback, pledges new global tariff

President Trump attacked the Supreme Court after the 6-3 ruling blocking his tariffs, calling liberal justices 'ashamed' and alleging foreign influence, while announcing a new 10% global tariff and saying congressional approval isn’t needed; he also targeted Barrett and Gorsuch as he prepared to address the nation.

via Politico|

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law-and-politics1 year ago•16 min saved

Justice Barrett Addresses Threats and Her Role in the Judiciary

Justice Amy Coney Barrett discusses her experiences with protests, threats, and her approach to the law, emphasizing her resilience and commitment to impartiality amid ongoing political and social tensions surrounding the Supreme Court.

via CBS News|

#amy-coney-barrett #death-threats #harassment

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Justices Barrett and Sotomayor dismiss third Trump term speculation

Two Supreme Court justices, Amy Coney Barrett and Sonia Sotomayor, publicly affirmed that the 22nd Amendment clearly limits presidents to two terms, effectively shutting down discussions of a third Trump term.

via CNN|

#22nd-amendment #amy-coney-barrett #politics

us-politics-law1 year ago•8 min saved

Justice Barrett Defends Supreme Court Decisions and Her Role in Key Rulings

Justice Amy Coney Barrett discusses her judicial philosophy, the Supreme Court's role in checking presidential power, and her views on recent controversial issues like abortion and executive orders, emphasizing her commitment to legal interpretation over political labels.

via CBS News|

#abortion #amy-coney-barrett #judicial-philosophy

law-and-politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Justice Amy Coney Barrett Discusses Supreme Court Decisions and Her Judicial Philosophy

Amy Coney Barrett emphasizes that Supreme Court rulings are based on the law, not opinion polls, as the court considers overturning key decisions on same-sex marriage and abortion, reflecting her conservative judicial philosophy and the court's role in interpreting the Constitution.

via The Guardian|

#abortion #amy-coney-barrett #law-and-politics

us-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Justice Barrett Defends Court Independence Amid Controversies

Justice Amy Coney Barrett defends the Supreme Court against claims of political bias, emphasizing its role in upholding the rule of law and distancing itself from political influence, amid concerns over public trust and potential constitutional crises.

via Axios|

#amy-coney-barrett #constitutional-crisis #political-pressure

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Justice Barrett Defends Court's Role Amidst Controversies

Amy Coney Barrett defended the Supreme Court against claims of a constitutional crisis, emphasizing the importance of public trust and the court's integrity, while acknowledging that justices can make mistakes and facing criticism from Trump supporters with a focus on maintaining her independence and thick skin.

via Politico|

#amy-coney-barrett #criticism #judicial-integrity

law-and-courts1 year ago•5 min saved

Justice Barrett Downplays Constitutional Crisis and Political Tensions

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's new book, 'Listening to the Law,' aims to explain her judicial reasoning and rebuild public trust in the Supreme Court amid political polarization and recent controversial decisions, while emphasizing her commitment to neutrality and the rule of law.

via The New York Times|

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world1 year ago•1 min saved

Justice Barrett Addresses Court Dynamics and Key Legal Issues

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett downplayed President Trump's criticisms of federal judges, emphasizing the long history of presidential conflicts with the judiciary and calling for greater public trust in the court, while promoting her memoir at a book tour event.

via Bloomberg|

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