NEW: President Trump is expected to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett — seen by conservatives as anti-abortion rights and hostile to the Affordable Care Act — to the Supreme Court, a source tells NPR. The source cautioned that Trump could change his mind.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, who is expected to be President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, pictured in 2018.Rachel Malehorn/rachelmalehorn.smugmug.com via AP
President Trump considered Barrett to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy when he retired in 2018, but instead chose Brett Kavanaugh, reportedly saying he was"saving" Barrett for Ginsburg's seat, should she die or retire during his presidency. Democrats have also raised concerns about how Barrett's devout Catholic faith may influence her interpretation of legal issues like abortion rights. Democrats raising that drew hackles from Republicans, Barrett said she would not let her religion interfere with her actions as a judge.are likely to play a prominent role in the confirmation hearing.
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