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Durbin Presses Barrett On President’s Ability To Deny Right To Vote Based On Race | MSNBC
Sen. Dick Durbin asked Judge Amy Coney Barrett if the president had the authority to deny the right to vote based on race. Barrett cited […]
Continue readingBarrett Claims Laws To Protect Integrity Of Ballot Box Are ‘Subject To Litigation’ | MSNBC
Judge Amy Coney Barrett claimed that legislation put in place to protect the integrity of ballot boxes could be "subject to litigation, subject to challenge." […]
Continue readingBarrett: My Life Experiences ‘Don’t Dictate How I Decide Cases’ | MSNBC
Judge Amy Coney Barrett spoke about her life experiences but assured that while they have given her wisdom, they "don't dictate how I decide cases." […]
Continue readingAmy Klobuchar Questions Barrett On What Court Rulings Qualify As ‘Super Precedent’ | MSNBC
Sen. Amy Klobuchar questioned Judge Amy Coney Barrett on why certain cases qualify as "super precedent," such as Brown v. Board of Education, and others […]
Continue readingDurbin Questions Barrett On Difference Between A Felon’s Right To Vote Or Own A Gun | MSNBC
Sen. Dick Durbin questioned Judge Amy Coney Barrett on the difference in opinion that some felons may still retain their right to own a gun […]
Continue readingRepublican Senator Asks Amy Coney Barrett To Show Her Blank Notepad At Confirmation Hearing | MSNBC
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said it was "impressive" that Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was referring to zero notes at her confirmation hearing. Aired […]
Continue readingBarrett: George Floyd Video Was ‘Very Personal’ To Family | MSNBC
Judge Amy Coney Barrett said that the video of George Floyd in police custody was "very personal" to her family because she has two Black […]
Continue readingBarrett: ‘I Am Not Hostile’ To The Affordable Care Act | MSNBC
Judge Amy Coney Barrett was questioned about past opinions she has written and claimed she was "not hostile" to the Affordable Care Act. "I apply […]
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