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Amy Coney Barrett’s judicial viewpoints and confirmation timeline
President Trump officially named Amy Coney Barrett as his pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. Barrett is a dream pick for conservatives and widely seen as the successor to late Justice Antonin Scalia.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenPresident Trump officially named Amy Coney Barrett as his pick to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. Barrett is a dream pick for conservatives and widely seen as the successor to late Justice Antonin Scalia. Republicans have mapped out a swift confirmation process to seat Barrett before the November election. KCRW looks at Barrett’s judicial philosophy and speaks with one of her former law students.
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4 storiesAmy Coney Barrett’s judicial philosophy and possible impact on the Supreme Court
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