Analysis:: Justice Kennedy sometimes sided with the Supreme Court’s four liberals. Don’t expect that from Kavanaugh
6 years, 5 months ago

Analysis:: Justice Kennedy sometimes sided with the Supreme Court’s four liberals. Don’t expect that from Kavanaugh

LA Times  

Republicans and Democrats sharply disagreed on whether Brett Kavanaugh should join the Supreme Court, but across party lines, most agreed on what his appointment means. 1 / 13 Police warn protesters occupying the front steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday to rally against the Kavanaugh confirmation. 3 / 13 New York protesters march from Union Square to Times Square in a rally against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. 4 / 13 New York protesters march from Union Square to Times Square to rally against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday. 7 / 13 Demonstrators block the main entrance as they take the steps of the Supreme Court to protest the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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Kavanaugh Hailed At Federalist Society As Protesters Attempt Disruption
5 years, 4 months ago

Kavanaugh Hailed At Federalist Society As Protesters Attempt Disruption

NPR  

Kavanaugh Hailed At Federalist Society As Protesters Attempt Disruption Enlarge this image toggle caption Shontee Pant/NPR Shontee Pant/NPR Updated at 7:14 p.m. ET A vast hall filled with members of the conservative Federalist Society on Thursday night welcomed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as a conquering hero, while outside on a large screen protesters played video from Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing …

Brett Kavanaugh repeats oath with Trump present at Supreme Court
6 years, 4 months ago

Brett Kavanaugh repeats oath with Trump present at Supreme Court

CNN  

Washington CNN — Justice Brett Kavanaugh repeated the judicial oath in the ornate chamber of the Supreme Court on Thursday before President Donald Trump and a roomful of supporters and government officials who were largely responsible for his confirmation. The President and First Lady sat next to retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy who watched as his former clerk took …

Brett Kavanaugh Has Refused to Run Interference for Trump in Three Key Early Rulings. Why?
6 years, 4 months ago

Brett Kavanaugh Has Refused to Run Interference for Trump in Three Key Early Rulings. Why?

Slate  

On Friday afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to halt a trial over the Trump administration’s attempt to sabotage the 2020 census by adding a citizenship question. The newest member of the court had a chance to defend the Trump administration’s efforts to obstruct judicial inquiry into the citizenship question. The Supreme Court will have more opportunities to run interference …

The Fight For The Supreme Court Is Just Beginning
6 years, 5 months ago

The Fight For The Supreme Court Is Just Beginning

Huff Post  

Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court caught the attention of progressives. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI via Getty Images Brett Kavanaugh is an associate justice of the Supreme Court, his confirmation solidifying a five-vote majority for the court’s extreme conservatives. “The right, knowing that its agenda is deeply unpopular, has turned to the courts to override the popular will.” The Supreme Court …

Brett Kavanaugh: United States divided as Senate votes to appoint controversial figure to Supreme Court
6 years, 5 months ago

Brett Kavanaugh: United States divided as Senate votes to appoint controversial figure to Supreme Court

ABC  

It was once more with feeling. Thousands of protesters in Washington and cities around the United States gathered with a last-ditch appeal to their senators — "please don't send Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court". In a single tweet he dismissed thousands of protesters who had serious misgivings about Mr Kavanaugh both as a judge and a man — …

Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as US Supreme Court justice
6 years, 5 months ago

Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as US Supreme Court justice

Al Jazeera  

Kavanaugh takes oath after Senate votes to confirm him following bitter battle between Republicans and Democrats. “I applaud and congratulate the US Senate for confirming our GREAT NOMINEE, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, to the United States Supreme Court,” Trump tweeted just after the vote. Ford’s lawyers denounced the probe, saying an “FBI investigation that did not include interviews of Dr Ford …

Senate narrowly approves Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court, cementing conservative majority
6 years, 5 months ago

Senate narrowly approves Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court, cementing conservative majority

LA Times  

The Senate on Saturday narrowly confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, securing a historic conservative majority on the nation’s highest court after a tumultuous confirmation process marked by partisan rancor, tearful testimony and tense allegations of sexual assault and bad faith. 1 / 13 Police warn protesters occupying the front steps of the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday to …

Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation: All the latest updates
6 years, 5 months ago

Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

Senate votes to confirm Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court. Key Republican Jeff Flake to vote ‘yes’ Arizona Senator Jeff Flake said he will vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh “unless something big changes”. Kavanaugh passes ‘significant test’ Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan, reporting from Washington, DC, said Friday’s vote was a “significant test” for Supreme Court nominee Brett …

Anti-Kavanaugh protesters keep up the fight, even after he’s confirmed
6 years, 5 months ago

Anti-Kavanaugh protesters keep up the fight, even after he’s confirmed

CNN  

CNN — Protesters opposed to Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the US Supreme Court swarmed over Washington on Saturday – massing at the Capitol, disrupting the confirmation vote in the Senate and banging on the Supreme Court building doors when Kavanaugh arrived to be sworn in. ET Saturday, a large crowd of protesters surged onto the front steps of the Supreme …

Beer-clutching protesters throw Brett Kavanaugh 'confirmation kegger' outside Mitch McConnell's home
6 years, 5 months ago

Beer-clutching protesters throw Brett Kavanaugh 'confirmation kegger' outside Mitch McConnell's home

Daily Mail  

Protesters held a 'confirmation kegger' for Brett Kavanaugh outside of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's house in Washington, kicking off a day of contentious demonstrations in the capital and across the country. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Protesters held a 'confirmation kegger' for Brett Kavanaugh outside of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's house in Washington on Friday morning, kicking off another …

Republicans gain confidence over Brett Kavanaugh's Senate confirmation; around 300 protesters arrested outside Supreme Court
6 years, 5 months ago

Republicans gain confidence over Brett Kavanaugh's Senate confirmation; around 300 protesters arrested outside Supreme Court

Firstpost  

Thousands of anti-Kavanaugh protesters rallied outside the Supreme Court and entered a Senate office building, holding signs such as “Believe Survivors” and “Kava-Nope.” Hundreds of demonstrators were arrested including actress Amy Schumer. Washington: President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans gained confidence on Thursday that his US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh would win Senate confirmation after two wavering lawmakers responded positively …

Protests on Capitol Hill in last-ditch bid to stop Kavanaugh
6 years, 5 months ago

Protests on Capitol Hill in last-ditch bid to stop Kavanaugh

Daily Mail  

Scores of protests were staged in numerous cities across the United States on Thursday as the nation braces for the final 36 hours before it is learned whether Judge Brett Kavanaugh will be confirmed to the Supreme Court. Inside the Senate buildings: Protesters were dealt with by Capitol Police as they entered the Hart Office Building Thursday Anti-Kavanaugh: Protesters in …

'We Believe Survivors': Demonstrators Throng Capitol Hill To Protest Kavanaugh
6 years, 5 months ago

'We Believe Survivors': Demonstrators Throng Capitol Hill To Protest Kavanaugh

NPR  

'We Believe Survivors': Demonstrators Throng Capitol Hill To Protest Kavanaugh Enlarge this image toggle caption Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Updated at 6:48 p.m. ET With Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination speeding toward a Senate confirmation vote, demonstrators descended on Washington, D.C., to declare their urgent opposition to his bid. The throng of protesters gathered in the early …

Ex-justice suggests Kavanaugh should not sit on Supreme Court
6 years, 5 months ago

Ex-justice suggests Kavanaugh should not sit on Supreme Court

CNN  

Washington CNN — Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens suggested Thursday he believes Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh should not sit on the nation’s highest court. The retired Supreme Court justice said there is “merit” in the criticism that Kavanaugh “has demonstrated a potential bias involving enough potential before the court that he would not be able to perform …

Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh faces chaotic Senate hearing
6 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh faces chaotic Senate hearing

ABC  

The Senate confirmation hearing for Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's US Supreme Court pick, descended into chaos on its first day as protesters interrupted proceedings and Democrats complained about Republicans blocking access to documents. Key points: Dozens of protesters shout out during hearing Kavanaugh is expected to move court further to right Opponents say Kavanaugh poses threat to abortion rights, …

Kavanaugh Hearings, Day 1: Protesters Focus On Roe; Attempted Handshake Goes Viral
6 years, 6 months ago

Kavanaugh Hearings, Day 1: Protesters Focus On Roe; Attempted Handshake Goes Viral

NPR  

Kavanaugh Hearings, Day 1: Protesters Focus On Roe; Attempted Handshake Goes Viral Enlarge this image toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Win McNamee/Getty Images The first day of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings was long on quarreling, protesting and speechifying. Sponsor Message As NPR's Scott Horsley reported: "Democrats complained that the Trump administration blocked the release of more than …

Emotions high as Kavanaugh begins fight for confirmation
6 years, 8 months ago

Emotions high as Kavanaugh begins fight for confirmation

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Conservative Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh plunged into his confirmation battle Tuesday, meeting face-to-face with Senate leaders in what promises to be an intense debate over abortion rights, presidential power and other legal disputes that could reshape the court and roil this fall’s elections. She said that with Kavanaugh’s credentials, “it’s very difficult for anyone to tell me …

The Latest: Liberals rally on court steps against Kavanaugh
6 years, 8 months ago

The Latest: Liberals rally on court steps against Kavanaugh

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s nomination of a Supreme Court justice : 10:30 p.m. Democratic lawmakers and liberal groups are holding a raucous late-night rally on the steps of the Supreme Court to oppose President Trump’s nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. ___ 9:50 p.m. Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky says he’s keeping an “open mind” on President Donald …

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