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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett emphasized that the Supreme Court's role is to interpret the law, not to reflect public opinion, as it faces a potential challenge to its 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage, with some predicting the court might send the issue back to the states. She highlighted the importance of understanding the law as grounded in the Constitution and statutes, rather than personal or popular values.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett defends her vote to overturn Roe v. Wade in her new memoir, explaining her view that the Court's role is to respect the will of the American people and criticizing Roe as an overreach. She also discusses her decision-making process, her views on religious bias, and the dynamics within the Supreme Court, emphasizing her commitment to the law over personal beliefs.