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Summary
MAGA has turned on Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, after she sided against Trump in two recent 5-4 rulings.
Online critics accuse her of disloyalty, with some even calling her a “DEI judge.”
Barrett has consistently ruled in favor of conservative causes but has occasionally taken a more independent approach. However, Trump supporters expect personal loyalty from the justices.
The backlash mirrors previous attacks on judges ruling against Trump, raising concerns about threats and judicial independence.
That was before I started paying attention so I’m unfamiliar with his nomination process
If you have time for drama, look up Anita Hill.
Thomas’s nomination was a giant shit show.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Hill
https://wams.nyhistory.org/end-of-the-twentieth-century/the-information-age/anita-hills-testimony/
Thomas’ confirmation hearings are now the template for all of them because they were so batshit insane.
The republiQans hate getting a calm, competent, immenently qualified judge like Kagan where they got nothing.