On October 26th, Justice Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court. She is now the sixth practicing Catholic justice of the Supreme Court, joining such reputable names as Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Thomas, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, and Brett…
Statement from Ashley McGuire, Senior Fellow for The Catholic Association: “The confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a decisive victory in the effort to restore authentic constitutionalism and the rule of law to the Supreme Court. Judge Barrett is an extraordinarily accomplished scholar and…
“Judge Amy Coney Barrett is officially on her way to a Senate confirmation vote to become Justice Barrett. During a flawless hearing performance, Judge Barrett masterfully fielded questions about Constitutional law without a note for 20 hours, her impressive flock of children seated behind her….
“Democrats on the Judiciary Committee this morning revealed their support for activist judges who read rights like a right to late-term abortion into the Constitution. Sen. Whitehouse specifically praised Justice Ginsburg’s defense of late-term, partial-birth abortion in the Gonzales vs. Carhart case – the 2007…
Recently, Amy Coney Barrett was appointed to the Supreme Court, which was a pleasant surprise for many who have been yearning for someone so relatable to take up the mantle of the Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. What makes Barrett stand out from others…
Statement from Maureen Ferguson, Senior Fellow for The Catholic Association: “Judge Barrett is a brilliant and esteemed constitutional scholar who is admired as much for her magnanimous heart as for her intelligence. In the hearings, Americans will get to know an extraordinary woman: a principled…
For many years, Catholic schools have proven to be excellent lifelines for children from underprivileged families all over the United States. As citizens prepare to vote this upcoming presidential election, it’s important for everyone to know just how important school choice is in terms of…
Statement from Maureen Ferguson, Senior Fellow for The Catholic Association: “President Trump continues to keep his promise to transform the federal judiciary and his newest list of potential Supreme Court picks is further evidence of this. In releasing this expanded list, he brings transparency and clarity to…
HBO has never been afraid to push the envelope with its content, but the latest movie coming to the network, Unpregnant, is crossing the line by making a joke out of abortion. The film follows a teenage woman who accidentally becomes pregnant and, rather than…
At a speech in Pittsburgh today, presidential candidate Joe Biden closed with a quote from Saint John Paul II. However, Biden, a Catholic, has chosen to reject the Catholic Church’s call to defend the most vulnerable, the unborn. Statement from Maureen Ferguson, Senior Fellow for…
