Hundreds Protest Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Supreme Court on Monday to protest the confirmation of President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Several were arrested moments before the first day of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings began.

Senate Democrats branded Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett a threat to Americans' health care during the coronavirus pandemic at the start of a fast-tracked hearing that Republicans are confident will end with Barrett's confirmation to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before Election Day.

Barring a dramatic development, Republicans appear to have the votes to confirm Barrett to a lifetime seat on the Supreme Court.

If she is confirmed quickly she could be on the Supreme Court when it hears the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act, a week after the election.

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[casalesmith]

Can 2020 get any more stupid the world see our stupidity. Looking to destroy another person life what trash.

[deadname...]

Why do they always come up with some sort of nursery rhyme ?

[koolkitties]

People are so stupid.Protesting wont change anything.

[jdwfenton]

That sounds more like a high school pep rally than a protest. Go home, get a life, and do something positive in your life. And, while you're at it, get a job.

[ethorii]

Wonder how this protest will effect the proceedings? 😆

[kylejensen]

Don’t these people have a job to go to?

[jeanetterichardson]

Seriously?! hundreds of people? You need to pan the whole group.

[daveyports]

Wow, great jobs girls, that'll show em, more cowbell🤦‍♀️

[marthavargas]

Who are those who stand against an amazing woman, mother and justice! She is an example to woman across America that woman can accomplish great things’ Her faith has brought glory to God!

[fahimanwar]

At least they're showing actual footage, unlike the Hill...

[silvyasmith]

No confirmation before inauguration, 👍🏽👍👍🏻

[jotediriba]

This is not a jock fox this is life and death situation.

[sturgeonlakecabins]

She’s well qualified but if I’m her I’ll not accept the nomination of an funny president no matter how prestigious the position is. Also considering who she’s replacing.

[mardi_mar]

WE DONT WANT YOU IN OUR COURTS AMY BARRETT!!