Amy Coney Barrett says she supports an ethics code for Supreme Court justices
Several justices have faced ethics questions in recent months, but the Supreme Court has so far resisted imposing a code of ethics.
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How An Abortion Fight In Supreme Court Could Threaten Birth Control, Too
In talk of the impact Amy Coney Barrett could have on abortion rights, many people overlook related cases that might be in play, including the right to birth control that the court recognized in 1965.
Asked About Court Packing, Biden Says He Will Convene Commission To Study Reforms
The Democratic nominee envisions a bipartisan group of constitutional scholars who would, after 180 days, make recommendations to reform the court system, which Biden calls "out of whack."
Amy Coney Barrett Moves A Step Closer To Confirmation After Judiciary Committee Vote
Democrats boycotted the vote, pointing to what they called the damage she would do to health care, and reproductive and voting rights, and the fact the vote took place amid the presidential election.
Women's Marches Bring Thousands To Washington, D.C., And Cities Nationwide
Saturday's events drew thousands of demonstrators, mobilized in opposition to President Trump and the likely Senate confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Needing The Support Of Catholic Women, Democrats Are Careful With Amy Coney Barrett
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have looked for ways to challenge Barrett's conservative views without alienating her Catholic supporters.
Duckworth: Block Supreme Court Pick Who Thinks 'My Daughters Shouldn't Even Exist'
Drawing from her own experience, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., says she fears Judge Amy Coney Barrett would oppose reproductive health techniques, including in vitro fertilization.
With Roe v. Wade On The Line, Some States Take Steps To Protect Abortion Rights
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is backing legislation designed to codify Roe — the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide — in state law and expand abortion access.
A Look At Amy Coney Barrett's Record On Abortion Rights
President Trump promised to name Supreme Court justices who would oppose abortion rights. Activists say Barrett fits that mold. Her history as a federal judge offers potential clues to her views.
Trump Expected To Nominate Amy Coney Barrett To The Supreme Court
The conservative federal judge is just 48 years old and could affect social policy for generations to come if confirmed by the majority-Republican Senate.