Ian Millhiser analyzes the judicial performance and controversies of Amy Coney Barrett, who was appointed to the Supreme Court by Donald Trump.
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Updated Jul 8
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Ian Millhiser analyzes the judicial performance and controversies of Amy Coney Barrett, who was appointed to the Supreme Court by Donald Trump.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Amy Coney Barrett
American lawyer and jurist (born 1972)
- In the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered a dissenting opinion while Amy Coney Barrett wrote the majority opinion, citing the House Committee's legislative intent.
- On September 17, 2026, Donald Trump appointed Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, noting the influence of executive power views and the views of Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
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Ian Millhiser
American legal journalist, senior correspondent for Vox
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Ian Millhiser
American legal journalist, senior correspondent for Vox
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