Justice Amy #ConeyBarrett is drilling down to a key question in the case: Does the word “regulate” allow #tariffs?

The #Trump admin argues that it does, & that’s why they say he can impose & change tariffs during national emergencies.

Barrett grilled him on that point, questioning whether regulate has frequently been used to allow for tariffs.

Barrett is a conservative who’s gone her own way on some cases, & her vote will be key in the case.

#SCOTUS #law #ActivistCourt #AbuseOfPower #economy

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@GatekeepKen
But #ConeyBarrett has the most important qualification shared amongst the #Republican puppets on #SCOTUS: She will rule as she’s told by the Party and her Church, she is blindly loyal to the #GOP #FourthReich.

The credibility of the court itself was at its lowest ebb in living memory, thanks to the two judges who occupied stolen seats - #Kavanaugh and #ConeyBarrett. One of those judges - Kavanaugh - is a credibly accused rapist. Thomas is also a credibly accused sexual abuser:

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/10/01/30-years-after-her-testimony-anita-hill-still-wants-something-from-joe-biden-514884

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30 Years After Her Testimony, Anita Hill Still Wants Something From Joe Biden

When Anita Hill testified about sexual harassment three decades ago, the Senate was skeptical. Now, she has ideas for systemic change.

POLITICO

An inquiry into #PeopleofPraise—Justice Amy #ConeyBarrett group. Several individuals were contacted following a years-long effort by a group called PoP Survivors, who have called for the South Bend-based sect to be investigated for leaders’ handling of sexual abuse allegations.”

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/03/fbi-people-of-praise-amy-coney-barrett-faith-group-abuse-allegations

FBI interviewed individuals who accuse Amy Coney Barrett faith group of abuse

Revealed: Individuals contacted by agency gave detailed accounts of abusive behavior they allegedly experienced or witnessed

The Guardian
'Shady and Corrupt': Add Coney Barrett Real Estate De​al to List of Supreme Court Ethics Scandals https://www.commondreams.org/news/coney-barrett-real-estate-deal
#supremecourt #corruption #ConeyBarrett
'Shady and Corrupt': Add Coney Barrett Real Estate De​al to List of Supreme Court Ethics Scandals

The right-wing justice sold a home to a religious freedom group that has filed numerous briefs in cases before the court.

Common Dreams
#DC #AG is probing #LeonardLeo’s network. #FederalistSociety co-chair & ex-Trump #judicial adviser has utilized nonprofit groups to collect more than $1 billion for #conservative causes. Best known as #Trump’s WH “court whisperer,” Leo played behind-the-scenes role in nominations of all 3 of former prez #SCOTUS justices, promoted them through his multi $B network of nonprofits. Trump chose his 3 #SCOTUS picks, #Gorsuch, #Kavanaugh #ConeyBarrett from list drawn up by Leo. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/22/d-c-attorney-general-is-probing-leonard-leos-network-00112331
D.C. Attorney General is probing Leonard Leo’s network  

The Federalist Society co-chair and ex-Trump judicial adviser has utilized nonprofit groups to collect more than $1 billion for conservative causes.

POLITICO
I also maintain that all the #Trump appointed #SupremeCourt justices should also recuse themselves from a case involving #Meadows removal motion. I believe that they all have a conflict of interest, since they either have actual personal reasons not to treat efforts by #Trump, and by extension #Meadows, to overturn the election as criminal or their impartiality on the question is suspect. But I seriously doubt whether #Thomas, #Gorsuch, #Kavanaugh or #ConeyBarrett would recuse. 6/

Head of school linked to Amy Coney Barrett’s faith group abruptly resigns

Then a professor at Notre Dame, the supreme court justice was on a board that selected Jon Balsbaugh to head the Trinity Schools

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jul/03/amy-coney-barrett-people-of-praise-jon-balsbaugh-trinity-schools?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
#supremecourt #usa #religion #abuse #coneybarrett

Head of school linked to Amy Coney Barrett’s faith group abruptly resigns

Then a professor at Notre Dame, the supreme court justice was on a board that selected Jon Balsbaugh to head the Trinity Schools

The Guardian

If you ever want to be a federal judge, or more importantly, a Justice on the US Supreme Court, the best way is to just lie during your Senate confirmation.

Because there are no repercussions.

#SCOTUS #ConeyBarrett #Alito #Kavanaugh #Kacsmaryk