The Daily

The Past, Present and Future of Amy Coney Barrett

The Daily

Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s pick to fill the empty seat on the Supreme Court, is a product of the conservative legal movement of the 1980s. She clerked for Justice Antonin Scalia, a giant of conservative jurisprudence, and his influence is evident throughout her judicial career.

Opponents of abortion, in particular, are hoping that her accession to the Supreme Court would be a crucial step forward for their movement.

Her nomination ceremony in the Rose Garden this weekend appeared unremarkable. But it took place just weeks from a presidential election and barely eight days after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Republicans have the votes in the Senate to confirm Judge Barrett and a timetable that suggests that they would be able to do so before Election Day. With her path seemingly clear, we reflect on Judge Barrett’s career and her judicial philosophy.

Guest: Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times.

For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily

Background reading:

Next Episodes


The Daily

The Field: Policing and Power in Minneapolis @ The Daily

📆 2020-09-25 11:54 / 00:40:49


The Daily

On the Ground in Louisville @ The Daily

📆 2020-09-24 12:11 / 00:23:33


The Daily

A Historic Opening for Anti-Abortion Activists @ The Daily

📆 2020-09-23 11:56 / 00:35:02


The Daily

Swing Voters and the Supreme Court Vacancy @ The Daily

📆 2020-09-22 11:57 / 00:31:19