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Amy Coney Barrett

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Positions

Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court (2020-present)

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit (2017-2020)

Organizations

U.S. Supreme Court

People of Praise (religious group)

Last Updated

January 26, 2026

Description

Supreme Court Associate Justice (2020-present). Rushed through confirmation 8 days before 2020 election after McConnell blocked Garland for being too close to election. Voted to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Fascist Characteristics

rushed confirmation abortion rights opposition theocratic jurisprudence

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Evidence

Confirmed 8 days before election after McConnell blocked Garland 9 months before 2016 election

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Voted to overturn Roe v. Wade in Dobbs decision, ending 50 years of reproductive rights

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Member of People of Praise, a religious group where women were called 'handmaids' and members swear loyalty oath

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Declined to say whether presidents must accept peaceful transfer of power during confirmation hearing

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