What To Know About Amy Coney Barrett, Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee

“Judge Barrett has a very unusual position on following [judicial] precedent,” law professor Doug Cassel said about the president’s Supreme Court nominee.

By Meha Ahmad
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, pictured in 2018, is 48 years old and would likely serve for decades to come on the high court if confirmed by the Senate.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, pictured in 2018, is 48 years old and would likely serve for decades to come on the high court if confirmed by the Senate.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, pictured in 2018, is 48 years old and would likely serve for decades to come on the high court if confirmed by the Senate.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, pictured in 2018, is 48 years old and would likely serve for decades to come on the high court if confirmed by the Senate.

What To Know About Amy Coney Barrett, Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee

“Judge Barrett has a very unusual position on following [judicial] precedent,” law professor Doug Cassel said about the president’s Supreme Court nominee.

By Meha Ahmad
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Reset checks in with Doug Cassel of the University of Notre Dame to discuss the law school’s legacy and legal philosophy. We also hear from WBEZ’s Patrick Smith for more on Judge Barrett’s background.