Senate Republicans refused to consider President Barack Obama's 2016 Supreme Court nominee, saying the winner of that year's election should make the pick. Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority and have committed to moving quickly on confirmation. "President Trump could not have made a better decision," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said. Abortion rights groups said Barrett's addition to the court could jeopardise the landmark 1973 ruling that made abortion legal nationwide. "The Supreme Court has a vital role in protecting and upholding civil rights and liberties - including reproductive rights - for everyone in the United States.

Source: bd News24 September 27, 2020 00:11 UTC