Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings: Highlights of Day 1 Video The Senate began four days of what are likely to be contentious Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. —Judge Barrett stressed her biography and the influence Justice Antonin Scalia had on her. Judge Barrett intends to highlight her commitment to family and the legal philosophy championed by Antonin Scalia. Judge Barrett said she had been inspired by the first two women to serve on the Supreme Court, Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. After Monday’s opening statements, senators will dive into multiple, extended rounds of questioning with Judge Barrett on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Source: New York Times October 12, 2020 11:31 UTC