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Clarence Thomas Laughed Away This Pestering Reporter Looking for a SCOTUS Scoop
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MS NOW
· Jul 5, 2026
What the Amy Coney Barrett backlash reveals about being a moderate conservative woman in Trump’s America
The justice’s vote in the recent birthright case seems to have enraged some conservatives in a specific, and perhaps specifically revealing, way. The post What the Amy Coney Barrett backlash reveals about being a moderate conservative woman in Trump’s America appeared first on MS NOW.
The Hill
· Jul 2, 2026
Justice Barrett faces conservative ire, sexist attacks after birthright citizenship ruling
Justice Amy Coney Barrett is facing fierce backlash from conservative lawmakers and pundits after voting to uphold birthright citizenship, serving a severe blow to a core pillar of President Trump’s immigration agenda. Barrett joined Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the court’s three liberal justices in striking down Trump’s Day 1 executive order...
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· Jun 22, 2026
Trump’s Latest Court Loss Is a Doozy
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The New Civil Rights Movement
· Jun 29, 2026
Questions Swirl After Tight-Lipped Clarence Thomas Visits House
Questions — and rumors — are swirling after U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas made an unannounced visit to Capitol Hill, where at least one intrepid reporter was quick to notice and ask questions. MS NOW’s Mychael Schnell caught up with the justice but did not get many answers. When asked who he was meeting [] The post Questions Swirl After Tight-Lipped Clarence Thomas Visits House appeared first on The New Civil Rights Movement.
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· Jun 25, 2026
SPRAY AWAY: Supremes Reject Lawsuit Alleging Roundup Weedkiller Caused Cancer...
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Off The Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Justice Barrett faces backlash after voting to uphold birthright citizenship
Justice Amy Coney Barrett is facing fierce backlash from conservative lawmakers and pundits after voting to uphold birthright citizenship, serving a severe blow to a core pillar of President Trump’s immigration agenda. Barrett joined Chief Justice John Roberts, Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the court’s three liberal justices in striking down Trump’s Day 1 executive order []...Click to read more
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