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Confirmation Hearing of Sonia Sotomayor | Office of Sen. Patrick Leahy

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CAC reviews the records of federal judicial and executive nominees — and when appropriate, takes a position in support of, or in opposition to, Senate confirmation — and works to ensure that our justice system remains fair and independent.

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Federal Courts and Nominations in Brief

Confirmation Hearings for John Roberts | U.S. Senate Historical Office

President Trump has levied unprecedented attacks on the judiciary and nominated ideological and unqualified judges for the federal courts. As a result, CAC’s work to ensure that the judiciary remains fair and independent is now more vital than ever.

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Federal Courts and Nominations October 9, 2020

ISSUE BRIEF: Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Partial Constitution: A Review of Her Constitutional Jurisprudence

Introduction Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a titan in the law, who both on and off the Court spent her life tirelessly devoted to making real for millions of Americans the protections contained in the text, history, and values of our Constitution.  To fill the seat previously occupied by Justice Ginsburg, President Donald Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett.  The ultimate test of a nominee to the Supreme Court is her fidelity to the whole Constitution’s text, history, and values.  Unfortunately, based on her record to date, Judge Barrett appears to fail this test.  A review of Judge Barrett’s constitutional record, reflected both...