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In a written follow up, Judge Barrett declined to answer whether abortion should be punishable by death.
Today, the Senate Judiciary committee is expected to vote on Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Questions from @SenWhitehouse:
In a written follow up, Judge Barrett declined to answer whether abortion should be punishable by death.
Today, the Senate Judiciary committee is expected to vote on Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Questions from @SenWhitehouse:
UPDATE: Republicans have voted to advance Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination despite Democrats boycotting the vote.
A full Senate vote is expected Monday.
A full Senate vote is expected Monday.
It's normal for SCOTUS nominees to decline questions, but noteworthy that Barrett has declined questions that other Justices were comfortable answering, specifically reproductive issues like birth control.
On Griswold v CT:
Roberts: “I agree with the Griswold court’s conclusion...”
Thomas: “I believe the approach that Justice Harlan took in Poe v Ullman & reaffirmed again in Griswold... was the appropriate way to go.”
Barrett: “I cant express a view.”
Roberts: “I agree with the Griswold court’s conclusion...”
Thomas: “I believe the approach that Justice Harlan took in Poe v Ullman & reaffirmed again in Griswold... was the appropriate way to go.”
Barrett: “I cant express a view.”
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