Modern debates over judicial nominees, to our great national shame, seem to feature more attacks on the person than sincere deliberation about his or her professional credentials.
Missing is any reflection on the nominee’s judicial philosophy and demonstrated commitment to upholding the Constitution.
News Release For Immediate Release: 10.29.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Elderly Blind Woman Reaches Agreement with Authorities Allowing Her to Enter Park, Share Faith with Others First Liberty Institute client had been prohibited from entering library, park across the street from her home Providence, RI—Attorneys with First Liberty […]
Press Statement For Immediate Release: 10.26.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Statement by Religious Liberty Expert and Constitutional Attorney Kelly Shackelford on Today’s Senate Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court Washington, DC—Tonight, the United States Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett as an Associate Justice to […]
News Release For Immediate Release: 10.22.20 Contact: Lacey McNiel, media@firstliberty.org Direct: 972-941-4453 Statement by Religious Liberty Expert and Constitutional Attorney, Kelly Shackelford, on Today’s Senate Judiciary Committee Vote First Liberty Institute applauds committee’s approval of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, urges swift confirmation by full Senate. Washington, DC—Following the vote by […]
You know it’s coming. Americans are bracing for the Democrats’ “October Surprise.” Usually reserved for the final weeks of a presidential election, this year’s October Surprise may arrive any day now in the United States Senate.
When President Trump performed his constitutional duty by nominating Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the nation’s highest court in order to fill the seat vacated by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the nation collectively held its breath.