Amy Coney Barrett

The Latest

Left to right, Supreme Court associate justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito Jr., Brett M. Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Neil M. Gorsuch.

Read about the five Supreme Court justices who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade

Jun 24, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Five conservative justices joined the majority opinion in the Dobbs abortion case. Read more

Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 13, 2020.

Dobbs v. Jackson: What did Roberts, Kavanaugh, and Barrett say?

Dec 1, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

As the wait begins for a decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization abortion case, close attention will... Read more

US Supreme Court in Washington.

Trump administration in Supreme Court over Census policy

Nov 30, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on whether the Trump administration can exclude undocumented immigrants when apportioning congressional representatives... Read more

The interior of the United States Supreme Court.

Supreme Court delays decision on Mississippi abortion law, again

Nov 10, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Pro-life advocates are hopeful the Supreme Court will review an abortion law in Mississippi, even though the court once again delayed... Read more

US Supreme Court in Washington.

Supreme Court, with Barrett, hears Affordable Care Act case

Nov 10, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in the latest legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act. How the... Read more

Amy Coney Barrett.

'One of our own': Catholic leaders welcome Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

Oct 27, 2020

Catholic bishops, academics, and policy experts hailed the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on October... Read more

US Supreme Court in Washington.

Mississippi abortion decision due as Amy Coney Barrett joins Supreme Court

Oct 27, 2020

As new Justice Amy Coney Barrett takes her seat at the Supreme Court, one of the first decisions on her... Read more

Chief Justice John G. Roberts administers the Judicial Oath to Judge Amy Coney Barrett in the Supreme Court Building. Barrett's husband Jesse holds the Bible.

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice

Oct 26, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Senate on Monday voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Barrett took the oaths of... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 12, 2020.

Senate set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Monday evening

Oct 26, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed to the Supreme Court on Monday evening, after the Senate held a rare... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Amy Coney Barrett to full Senate vote

Oct 22, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, setting... Read more

Sen. Diane Feinstein and Sen. Lindsey Graham embrace after the hearings of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 15, 2020.

Abortion groups target Feinstein after Amy Coney Barrett hearings

Oct 19, 2020

Leading abortion-advocacy groups have called for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to step down as ranking member of the Senate Judiciary... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Poll: Catholic likely voters support Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination

Oct 19, 2020

Catholic likely voters support Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination as a Supreme Court justice by a nearly 20-point margin over those... Read more

Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 14, 2020.

Barrett hearings show threat of anti-Catholic bigotry - Fort Worth bishop

Oct 16, 2020

Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth penned an op-ed Thursday decrying the “anti-Catholic bigotry” that he says has surfaced since... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 12, 2020.

Barrett hearings day 4: Witnesses praise judge's 'outstanding competence'

Oct 15, 2020

By Matt Hadro

A former student and clerk of Amy Coney Barrett praised the judge’s character on Thursday, during the Senate judiciary committee’s... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 12, 2020.

Barrett to get Senate committee vote Oct. 22

Oct 15, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on advancing Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court on October 22,... Read more

University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana.

Students praise Barrett’s ‘intelligence, fairness, decency, generosity, humility’

Oct 15, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Over 600 students and alumni of Notre Dame Law School have signed a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee in... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 14, 2020.

Amy Coney Barrett hearings Day 3: Harris says hearings 'illegitimate,' Barrett questioned on abortion, religious liberty

Oct 14, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) on Wednesday called the Supreme Court confirmation process for Amy Coney Barrett “illegitimate.”  Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 14, 2020.

Pro-life, no apologies, no partiality: Amy Coney Barrett praised on day 3 of hearings

Oct 14, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Sen. Lindsay Graham hailed Judge Amy Coney Barrett for her convictions and religious beliefs Wednesday morning, while emphasising her ability... Read more

Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 13, 2020.

Barrett hearings day 2: Barrett faces questions on abortion, Catholic faith, race, and religious freedom

Oct 13, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was pressed on Tuesday for her position on abortion, marriage, and health care, during... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 13, 2020.

'I have no agenda' except public service, Barrett tells senators

Oct 13, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Judge Amy Coney Barrett explained to senators on Tuesday that she has no personal agenda to overturn previous decisions if she... Read more