Amy Coney Barrett
Coverage of Amy Coney Barrett in the Nexus archive.
- The justices should hold regular press conferences
The Supreme Court justices have a limited and controlled relationship with the press, using methods like hard passes, annual reports, and occasional interviews. They monitor press coverage extensively but rarely respond to leaks, except in rare cases like the Dobbs draft opinion. Justices also engage with the press on their own terms, such as during book promotions or pre-approved speaking events.
- Justice Kavanaugh: the great concurrer of the Roberts court?
The article examines Justice Brett Kavanaugh's role as a prominent concurrence writer on the Roberts Court, highlighting his frequent alignment with majorities (92-95% of decisions) and his use of concurrences to respect dissenting arguments, explain court opinions, and outline future legal views. Kavanaugh's approach is contrasted with historical justices like William Brennan and John Harlan, with a specific example from the Trump v. Barbara birthright citizenship case illustrating his balancing of statutory and constitutional interpretations.
- SEN DEB FISCHER: The left's war on the Senate and Supreme Court puts our republic at risk
The article criticizes the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for proposing to abolish the Senate and subordinate the presidency and Supreme Court to a unicameral body, calling it a threat to the Constitution. It highlights escalating threats against Supreme Court justices, including Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan, and condemns rhetoric attacking the Court's legitimacy. The text also links calls to abolish the Senate to a broader pattern of rejecting constitutional limits on political power.
- Justices’ lucrative book deals deserve more scrutiny
Supreme Court justices have earned over $13 million collectively from book deals, raising ethical concerns due to limited scrutiny compared to other income sources like gifts or travel. Ethics rules permit writing income as part of outside earnings, but critics argue book revenue deserves greater oversight.
- Liberal Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for Trump
Justice Elena Kagan stated the Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for President Donald Trump, noting the court has checked the executive branch on issues like tariffs and birthright citizenship. While the court has largely supported Trump's policies, Kagan emphasized its independence and criticized perceptions of political bias.
- Liberal Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for Trump
Justice Elena Kagan stated the Supreme Court is not a puppet for President Donald Trump, despite its conservative leanings and numerous rulings in his favor. She highlighted cases where the court rejected Trump's policies, such as tariffs and birthright citizenship restrictions, emphasizing the court's role in checking the executive branch.
- Liberal Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for Trump
Justice Elena Kagan stated the Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for President Donald Trump, citing rulings that rejected Trump's tariffs and birthright citizenship efforts. The court has generally aligned with Trump's policies but has checked the executive branch on key issues, according to Kagan.
- Kagan Says Supreme Court Has Stood Up to Trump in Key Cases
Justice Elena Kagan stated the Supreme Court has resisted President Trump in key cases. She and Justice Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill to request increased security funding for the justices.
- Democrats push Supreme Court term limits
Democrats advocate for 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices through legislation, while increased threats to officials and scrutiny over prediction markets policies are highlighted. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse emphasizes the bill's role in maintaining public focus on judicial ethics.
- The history the court would rather not see
The Supreme Court's 2021 Bruen decision requires modern gun laws to align with historical firearm regulation traditions to pass Second Amendment scrutiny. In Wolford v. Lopez, the Court struck down Hawaii's law requiring permission to carry guns on private public-access property, rejecting a Louisiana Black Code law as an analog due to its racist origins.
- Ginsburg and Biden’s blind spot: when leaders don’t know when to leave
The article examines the consequences of leaders staying in power too long, citing Ruth Bader Ginsburg's refusal to retire from the Supreme Court before the 2016 election and Joe Biden's delayed withdrawal from his 2024 candidacy as examples. Both decisions are linked to outcomes that undermined their intended legacies, including the appointment of Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the erosion of Roe v. Wade protections.
- Reactions to Kagan and Barrett’s congressional testimony
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress about the Supreme Court’s budget request, including additional security funds. Senator John Kennedy criticized the request, arguing the Court already has strong security. Separately, legislation to end birthright citizenship for children of unauthorized immigrants was introduced, and Senator Mike Lee is set to lead the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- JOHN YOO: Barrett and Kagan’s safety plea exposes the left’s war on the Supreme Court
Supreme Court justices requested $14.6 million for enhanced security due to a 38% rise in threats, including a swatting attack on Justice Amy Coney Barrett and an assassination attempt on Justice Brett Kavanaugh linked to the Dobbs decision. Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Sheldon Whitehouse have criticized the court and advocated for expanding it, with Kamala Harris suggesting adding liberal justices to counter conservative rulings.
- Supreme Court Justices give chilling accounts of threats to their safety
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett discussed funding for security and other needs with lawmakers, citing threats to their safety. Their accounts highlighted concerns about safety risks to the court.
- Takeaways From Justices Kagan and Barrett’s Congressional Testimony on Supreme Court Security
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress on Supreme Court security during a hearing at the Capitol on Tuesday. The testimony focused on measures to address security concerns at the Supreme Court.
- Supreme Court justices make case for more security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress to advocate for increased security funding following threats. This marks the first time Supreme Court justices have appeared before Congress since 2019.
- Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Kagan plead with congress for $230 million security budget
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testified before House and Senate committees to request a $230 million security budget increase due to rising threats against them.
- Key points from Supreme Court justices' push for more security funds
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress to increase security funding for the court due to heightened threats against the judges. The call for additional resources was reported by CBS News' Jan Crawford.
- Justices Kagan and Barrett testify before Congress
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress regarding the Supreme Court’s budget and security measures. They highlighted increased security expenses following the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson decision and shared personal experiences with threats, receiving bipartisan support for enhanced security.
- US Supreme Court needs more security funding amid threats, justices tell lawmakers
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified to lawmakers about a significant increase in threats against the court, urging additional security funding for around-the-clock protection and facility upgrades. The House subcommittee approved a $28.9 million security increase as part of a $207 million budget for the court.
- US Supreme Court needs more security funding amid threats, justices tell lawmakers
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House subcommittee requesting increased security funding due to a significant rise in threats. Lawmakers from both parties indicated support for a proposed $28.9 million security budget increase to address safety concerns and inflation.
- Supreme Court justices facing spike in threats, they tell US lawmakers
US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett reported a significant rise in threats against her and other justices, which are affecting their personal and family lives. Barrett mentioned having to take a bulletproof vest home, an incident she found difficult to explain to her son.
- US Supreme Court needs more security funding amid threats, justices tell lawmakers
U.S. Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House subcommittee, urging increased security funding due to a 38% annual rise in threats. The House subcommittee proposed a $28.9 million security increase as part of a $207 million budget for the court.
- US Supreme Court needs more security funding amid threats, justices tell lawmakers
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress about increased security threats and requested additional funding. Lawmakers from both parties indicated support for a $28.9 million security budget increase to address rising threats and upgrade safety measures.
- US Supreme Court needs more security funding amid threats, justices tell lawmakers
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House subcommittee, urging increased security funding due to a rise in threats. The House subcommittee approved a $28.9 million security increase for the court, but the Senate has not yet released its funding bills.
- US Supreme Court needs more security funding amid threats, justices tell lawmakers
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before a House subcommittee about a sharp rise in security threats, urging increased funding for around-the-clock protection and facility upgrades. The House subcommittee proposed a $28.9 million security increase in its $207 million funding bill for the court, though the legislation has not yet been voted on.
- Justices ask Congress for more security funding as Barrett reveals she wore a bulletproof vest: ‘Performing this service… put me in this position’
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testified before Congress to request increased security funding due to rising threats against justices. Barrett disclosed she wore a bulletproof vest after facing threats, while the court seeks $228 million for next fiscal year, including $14.6 million for expanded personal protection. The U.S. Marshals Service reported 564 threats in the past fiscal year, with incidents like fake swatting calls and bomb threats targeting justices.
- Justices make rare personal plea to Congress for more security funding
Two Supreme Court justices, Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett, testified before Congress to request increased security funding for the court, citing a rise in threats against justices and their families. Barrett described a swatting attack at her home and the need for a bulletproof vest after the leak of a controversial court decision. The court requested a $228 million budget for 2027, including $18 million for security programs.
- Amy Coney Barrett confesses she had to explain bulletproof vests to her children as she pleads for more protection
Amy Coney Barrett explained bulletproof vests to her children and requested increased protection. She emphasized the need for greater security measures.
- The Latest: Justices testify about Supreme Court security in rare appearance before Congress
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testify before Congress about security funding amid increased threats. U.S. President Donald Trump meets Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, discussing economic partnerships and U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq by September 30. Trump also addresses inflation and hints at a national speech on 'free and fair elections.'
- Amy Coney Barrett shares rare personal story about son, 12, in plea for beefed-up SCOTUS security
Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett shared a personal story about her 12-year-old son reacting to her bringing home a bulletproof vest, following security advisories during the period of the leaked decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The story highlights concerns about safety and the impact on families of heightened security measures.
- LIVE: Supreme Court justices testify on increasing security funding in rare appearance
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress on Tuesday to discuss increasing security funding. Their appearance is described as a rare event.
- LIVE: Supreme Court justices testify on increasing security funding in rare appearance
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress on Tuesday to discuss increasing security funding. The appearance is described as rare.
- LIVE: Supreme Court justices testify on increasing security funding in rare appearance
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress on Tuesday to discuss increasing security funding. The appearance is described as rare.
- LIVE: Supreme Court justices testify on increasing security funding in rare appearance
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before Congress on Tuesday to discuss increasing security funding. The appearance was described as rare.
- Justice Kagan Tells House Panel That ‘Threats Have Come Very Close’
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan stated that 'threats have come very close' during testimony before the House Committee on Appropriations. Justice Amy Coney Barrett also prepared to testify alongside Kagan.
- Two cheers – but not three – for Roberts and Barrett
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett were part of a five-justice majority in two key Supreme Court cases, Trump v. Barbara and Watson v. Republican National Committee, upholding birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment and allowing states to count mailed ballots postmarked by Election Day. Their decisions were praised for judicial integrity, aligning with the law's objective requirements despite dissenting opinions from four other justices.
- The Latest: Supreme Court justices set to testify in rare appearance before Congress
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify before Congress to address security funding amid threats against the judiciary. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, who faces pressure to disarm Iran-backed militias. The U.S. has launched military strikes against Iran and plans to resume a naval blockade, while subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists over Air Force One security reports have drawn criticism.
- A history of justices testifying before Congress
Justice Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified before House and Senate subcommittees about the Supreme Court’s $228 million budget request, which includes security upgrades due to rising threats. The article also discusses the Supreme Court’s increasing adoption of the 'colorblind Constitution' concept and a climate case where Kagan’s impartiality is questioned by conservative groups.
- The Latest: Supreme Court justices set to testify in rare appearance before Congress
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett will testify before Congress regarding security funding. U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and announced military actions against Iran, including a naval blockade and tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions escalate with attacks on U.S. bases and allies.