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Letters to the Editor: Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation and the corruption of the Supreme Court
2 months, 1 week ago

Letters to the Editor: Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation and the corruption of the Supreme Court

LA Times  

To the editor: I don’t think Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court was worse than it looked. Kavanaugh, as some of his other Supreme Court colleagues did, also misled Senate Judiciary Committee members under oath about the views on Roe vs. Wade. To the editor: I have always appreciated Robin Abcarian’s voice and views, seldom more than with …

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Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote
4 years, 1 month ago

Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice in partisan vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, Republicans overpowering Democrats to install President Donald Trump’s nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come. Vice President Mike Pence’s office said Monday he would not preside at the Senate session unless his tie-breaking …

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US Senate panel approves Trump Supreme Court pick despite Democratic boycott
4 years, 2 months ago

US Senate panel approves Trump Supreme Court pick despite Democratic boycott

Live Mint  

The Republican-led US Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to a lifetime US Supreme Court seat despite a Democratic boycott of the meeting, clearing the way for a full Senate debate and vote on confirmation. Barrett, a federal appeals court judge whose confirmation would expand the top US judicial body's conservative majority …

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With a hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at court hearing
4 years, 2 months ago

With a hug, Feinstein draws liberal critics at court hearing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It was the hug that may define — or doom — a long Senate career. “It’s time for Sen. Feinstein to step down from her leadership position on the Senate Judiciary Committee,” said Brian Fallon, the executive director of Demand Justice, which opposes conservative nominees to the courts. “If she won’t, her colleagues need to intervene.” Eli Zupnick, …

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