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News Articles: Law

President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett testifies during the second day of her Senate Judiciary confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

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  • Politics

'I Am Not Hostile To The ACA': Barrett Pushes Back On Democrats' Claims

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats pressed Amy Coney Barrett about her criticism of the legal opinion that saved Obamacare. But she noted that case differs from the one before the court on Nov. 10.

October 13, 2020
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By:
  • Krishnadev Calamur
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was mentioned as a potential target for kidnapping when a group met to discuss plots to punish governors for their response to the coronavirus, the FBI says. Northam is seen here at a news conference in June in Richmond.

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  • Law

Men In Alleged Kidnapping Plot Also Considered Targeting Virginia Governor, FBI Says

Special Agent Richard Trask revealed the Virginia connection for the first time on Tuesday, testifying in a federal court in Michigan.

October 13, 2020
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By:
  • Bill Chappell and
  • Ryan Lucas
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett responds to a question from Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, about the materials she used at her hearing on Tuesday: none. She displayed an unused Senate notepad.

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  • Law

How Does It Feel To Be Nominated To The Supreme Court? Barrett: It's Complicated

The Supreme Court nominee says her personal choices would not inform how she would apply the law if she is confirmed. Amy Coney Barrett also says she understands the opposition and criticism.

October 13, 2020
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By:
  • Samantha Raphelson
Princeton University will pay $925,000 in back pay and at least $250,000 in future wages as part of an agreement announced by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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  • Education

Princeton University Agrees To Nearly $1 Million In Back Pay To Female Professors

The university has agreed to give back pay to 106 female full professors, but did not admit liability in the U.S. Labor Department's investigation.

October 13, 2020
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By:
  • Brakkton Booker
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., speaks via videoconference during Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

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  • Politics

In Careful Answer, Barrett Doesn't Rule Out Recusal On Potential Trump Election Case

The Supreme Court nominee didn't say she would recuse and didn't say she wouldn't in the event a Trump election case came before the high court, but she agreed to evaluate the matter on its merits.

October 13, 2020
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By:
  • Philip Ewing
Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., questions Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on the second day of her confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

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  • Politics

Barrett Tries To Float Above Democrats' Snares, Including On Election Delay

The Senate Judiciary Committee's ranking member is trying to pin down Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on policy and legal questions — and she is trying to avoid committing to nearly anything.

October 13, 2020
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By:
  • Philip Ewing
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was asked her views on interpreting the meaning of the Constitution in her second day of confirmation hearings.

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  • Politics

Barrett, An Originalist, Says Meaning Of Constitution 'Doesn't Change Over Time'

The Supreme Court nominee was asked her views on interpreting the meaning of the Constitution in her second day of confirmation hearings.

October 13, 2020
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By:
  • Brian Naylor
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, highlighted the moment in history for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett in her opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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  • Politics

'What A Mom Can Do': Sen. Ernst Focuses On Barrett's Gender In Hearing

The Iowa Republican accuses opponents of Amy Coney Barrett's nomination of undermining the judge with attacks on her faith and role as a mother. But Democrats focus on health care, not religion.

October 12, 2020
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By:
  • Deirdre Walsh
On the first day of Senate hearings over the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, supporters and opponents of the confirmation confront each other in front of the Supreme Court.

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  • Politics

Protesters Flock To Supreme Court, Capitol Hill For Amy Coney Barrett Hearings

Demonstrators called on lawmakers to "save the ACA" and "protect life in law" in dueling protests on Monday, the first day of Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearings. See photos from the day.

October 12, 2020
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  • Dana Farrington
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks Monday during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

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  • Politics

Republicans Slam 'Religious Test,' 'Bigotry' In Counterattacks Defending Barrett

GOP members on the Senate Judiciary Committee decry what they call inappropriate questioning about Amy Coney Barrett's Catholic faith and call it un-American persecution of her religion.

October 12, 2020
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By:
  • Philip Ewing
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill on Monday.

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  • Politics

READ: Sen. Feinstein's Opening Statement On Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination

The ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee says the Senate should put off the nomination until after the presidential election.

October 12, 2020
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  • Brian Naylor
Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., gives her opening remarks virtually during Amy Coney Barrett's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Monday.

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  • Elections

Harris: Republicans 'Defying Will Of The People' By Pushing Barrett Nomination

The Democratic vice presidential nominee called on Senate Republicans to hold off on Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation until after the presidential election.

October 12, 2020
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By:
  • Brian Naylor
Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., speaks during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination on Monday.

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  • Politics

Republicans Blast 'Hypocrisy' Of Democrats Calling Barrett Hearings Political

Assured about the likelihood of victory in confirming Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, the Judiciary Committee majority stressed the importance of the government's separate powers.

October 12, 2020
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By:
  • Philip Ewing
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., asked Judge Amy Coney Barrett to recuse herself from any case involving the presidential election — should it reach the court.

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  • Politics

Democratic Senator: Barrett Must Recuse Herself From Cases Involving Election

Minority members on the Senate Judiciary Committee are alluding frequently to the pending election — and in at least one case, asking that the Supreme Court nominee agree to keep out of it.

October 12, 2020
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By:
  • Philip Ewing
Sen. Michael Lee, R-Utah, speaks during the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Monday.

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  • Law

Sen. Mike Lee, Recently Infected With Coronavirus, Attends Confirmation Hearing

Lee tested positive for coronavirus after a White House event for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. The Utah Republican returned for the Judiciary Committee hearing Monday.

October 12, 2020
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  • Claudia Grisales
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