Amy Coney Barrett staked out on Wednesday her judicial independence — even from her mentor — during another day of intense questioning on Capitol Hill where she tried to assure senators she would be an impartial jurist who would weigh opposing views fairly.
President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee already distanced herself from Trump’s tweets on Tuesday — arguing she would be nobody’s “pawn.” But on Wednesday, Barrett also distinguished herself from Justice Antonin Scalia, the late conservative icon for whom Barrett clerked.
“My core concern here, your honor, is that your confirmation may launch a new chapter of conservative judicial activism, unlike anything we’ve seen in decades,” Coons said. “… And so with all due respect, I will be voting against your confirmation.”
Marisa Schultz is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital. She can be reached at marisa.schultz@fox.com or on Twitter: @marisa_schultz
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