Tag Archives: Amy Coney Barrett
Abortion case threatens pro-LGBT decisions
The willingness of the U.S. Supreme Court's newest, conservative justices to overturn precedent in abortion law is seen as a likely threat to much newer precedents in LGBT decisions regarding marriage and sexual relations.
‘Treading water’ at the high court level
Religious beliefs are occupying an increasing number of challenges to equal protection for LGBT at the U.S. Supreme Court. With Ginsburg gone and Barrett in, the number of such threats will almost certainly increase in the coming years.
Barrett confirmed, sworn in Monday night
The U.S. Senate Monday night confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court and she was sworn into office at a White House ceremony minutes later.
Barrett’s past remarks increase worry for LGBT activisits
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett defended dissenters to the court's 2015 decision in Obergefell, saying "they weren't arguing against same-sex marriage but that it was not for the court to decide.”
Reaction to Supreme Court nominee Barrett: cautious concern
In her confirmation process for a federal appeals seat, Amy Coney Barrett promised to "faithfully follow" the precedents set by such landmark LGBT Supreme Court cases as Obergefell and Lawrence. LGBT experts think those precedents can stand despite her personal
Supreme Court: Who Trump is reportedly considering
There are no civil rights moderates among the judges President Trump is reportedly considering for his next U.S. Supreme Court pick. He says he'll reveal his choice Monday, July 9.
