As the election draws closer, President Trump has wasted no time filling the empty seat on the Supreme Court. After the passing of the great Justice Ginsburg, the President appointed judge Amy Coney Barret to fill her spot. She is set to be confirmed by the Senate this Monday, and people are worried about this potential justices stance on critical issues.
By her admittance, Amy is a conservative Catholic, and while she is entitled to her belief system, this will allow the Supreme Court to lean towards conservative rulings. In her confirmation hearing, Barret admitted to being “unashamedly pro-life.” She was then praised by Senator Lindsey Graham, who said her confirmation would be a “breakthrough for conservative women.” This calls into question her ability to separate her faith from her rulings, not only in the case of reproductive rights but death sentences and LGBTQ+ rights.
If she is appointed on Monday, Amy Coney Barret could also handle a case that could determine this election’s outcome. There has been a debate over whether or not ballots should be counted after Election Day in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Republicans object to this idea hoping to secure the 20 electoral college seats. If Amy joins the court, there will be a 6-3 conservative majority, and many Democrats are worried about what this could mean for late ballots. Bar her accomplishments as an attorney, student, and judge, Barret’s conservative stance, and relationship with the President have many people questioning her ability to be an impartial justice.
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