Category: scotus
Photos from Amy Coney Barrett Hearing: Day 1
Brenna Lewis | October 12, 2020
Here are some visual highlights from Day 1 of the Amy Coney Barrett hearings! Join us live as we greet Judge Amy Coney Barrett, in front of Congress and surrounded by protestors, for the start of her confirmation hearings. Posted by Students for Life of America on Monday, October 12, 2020 Tune in to hear why we came out to
Democrats Don’t Know What “Court Packing” Means
Brenna Lewis | October 12, 2020
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have engaged in quite the show of mental gymnastics with their non-answers on the integral question about if they will pack the Supreme Court by adding more members to the Court than the typical nine. The new talking point is even more bizarre, with Biden and other Democrats claiming that it’s Republicans who are
So, What Did We Learn from the Vice Presidential Debate?
Brenna Lewis | October 8, 2020
Last night was the first Vice Presidential debate between Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence. For anyone who was able to ignore the attention-hungry fly that took up residence on Pence’s head for a few minutes, they actually enjoyed a fairly civil and productive conversation between these very different politicians. There was still moderator bias from Susan Page
About those Supreme Court Nominations… Who’s Right?
Brenna Lewis | October 2, 2020
The first question of the first presidential debate—quite the contentious one—had to do with the hot topic on everyone’s mind: the Supreme Court. Moderator Chris Wallace asked, “Why are you right in the argument you make and your opponent wrong?” Considering Trump’s case is a matter of following a Constitutional duty on judicial nominees, it’s hard to argue with
Getting Punched at the Supreme Court is Likely Just the Beginning
Brenna Lewis | October 2, 2020
While countering a pro-abortion rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Sunday, SFLAction team member Autumn Schimmer was punched in the face. Autumn, while peacefully making her support for Judge Amy Coney Barrett heard. The incident took place at a rally organized by Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice America. At one point, a pro-choice woman wanted to speak with
Students for Life Team Member PUNCHED at Supreme Court!
Kristi Hamrick | September 27, 2020
Students for Life Action staff member PUNCHED in front of the Supreme Court While PEACEFULLY Advocating for a Supreme Court Pick Who Would Protect Life in Law Outside of the Supreme Court, a Young Woman and Pro-Life Advocate, was attacked while talking about her support for Judge Amy Coney Barrett WASHINGTON D.C. (09-27-2020) – A Students for Life Action team
Students for Life Applauds the Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett
Brenna Lewis | September 26, 2020
“On the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote found in the 19th Amendment, Judge Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court is a fitting tribute to how far we as women have come,” said SFLA/SFLAction President Kristan Hawkins. “This is the opportunity of a lifetime that will determine millions of lifetimes. It’s go time, Pro-Life Generation: Get ready for a Post-Roe America.”
The Horrifying Consequences of ‘Packing the Court’
Brenna Lewis | September 25, 2020
To fill the vacancy left on the U.S. Supreme Court by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg President Donald Trump will announce his nomination on Saturday, September 26. Judge Amy Coney Barret is considered to be the front-runner. Democrats have threatened to shake up the system with a plan to ‘pack the court’ should President Trump and Senate leaders act
Justice Ginsburg Has Passed and a SCOTUS Seat is Open
Kristi Hamrick | September 19, 2020
Students for Life of America and Students for Live Action call on President Trump to Move Quickly with an Appointment, in light of Justice Ginsburg’s tragic death SFLA & SFLAction stands ready with Nationwide Network of Millennials to work for the next #Justice4Life “Justice Ginsburg’s tragic passing makes it clear just how important the U.S. Supreme Court is,”
President Trump Adds 20 More Names to his SCOTUS List
Brenna Lewis | September 9, 2020
Earlier today, the president announced the addition of 20 more names to his already 25-strong list of judges he would consider appointing to a Supreme Court seat. This is a real red-meat list, and Students for Life of America is optimistic about Trump’s choices. For instance, on the list is Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a pro-life African American