Two conservative justices dissented, and would have immediately granted a Trump administration request to reinstate the requirement – relaxed during the pandemic – that women must visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain a pill.
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High court nominee listed as ‘handmaid’ in old directory of religious group
An old directory for the Christian organization People of Praise members shows Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett served as one of the female leaders who were, until recently, called ‘handmaids.’
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Two justices slam Supreme Court’s 2015 decision in gay marriage case
A statement from Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, underscored conservatives’ excitement and liberals’ fears about the direction the court could take if the Senate confirms President Trump’s conservative nominee, Amy Coney Barrett.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Doctors ask Supreme Court to strike down Trump abortion ‘gag rule’ for clinics
The American Medical Association’s move will raise the profile of a rule that prohibits clinics from referring pregnant women for abortions and imposes other restrictions.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump, Biden battle over quick confirmation of court pick
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the president is moving quickly to fill the vacancy before the court hears a challenge to the Affordable Care Act.
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On guns, abortion, high court could become more conservative
Cases seeking a sweeping ban on abortions after six weeks or eight weeks of pregnancy are already headed the court’s way.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. King: Supreme Court battle isn’t about fairness – it’s about health care
We must pause the nomination process, or risk tens of millions of Americans having their coverage ripped away.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: SCOTUS seat should not be filled during campaign season
A rushed, partisan confirmation process would further politicize the court, damaging its credibility.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine reaction to nomination signals a fiercely partisan confirmation
Maine’s liberal leaders decry Judge Amy Coney Barrett as a threat to women’s reproductive rights and the Affordable Care Act, while conservatives hail her as a constitutional originalist.
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Maine Voices: Go back to the future in filling Supreme Court vacancies
We need to encourage bipartisanship by restoring the 60-vote threshold for advancing nominations to the high court.