Thread by @RandyEBarnett, Here is a thread of posts summarizing Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s judicial [...]

Here is a thread of posts summarizing Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s judicial and scholarly stances. I haven’t read all the original sources myself, but still find these to be informative—and they take you to the original sources. I will add more as I come across them.

Stare decisis has divided Originalists. The “weak theory” is probably stronger than how the Justices actually respect precedent. https://www.nationalreview.com/bench-memos/judge-barrett-on-stare-decisis/">https://www.nationalreview.com/bench-mem...

Judge Barrett on Stare Decisis

In her previous career as a law professor, Judge Amy Coney Barrett wrote extensively and intelligently on the topic of stare decisis (adherence to precedent).

https://www.nationalreview.com/bench-memos/judge-barrett-on-stare-decisis/

Judge Barrett seems sound on the fundamental right to keep and bear arms. I’m pretty sure, with her, we’ll start seeing SCOTUS engage. Https://reason.com/2020/09/23/amy-coney-barrett-thinks-the-second-amendment-prohibits-blanket-bans-on-gun-possession-by-people-with-felony-records/

Amy Coney Barrett Thinks the Second Amendment Prohibits Blanket Bans on Gun Possession by People...

The SCOTUS contender's 2019 dissent will alarm gun control supporters but reassure people who want judges to take this constitutional provision as seriously as others.

Https://reason.com/2020/09/23/amy-coney-barrett-thinks-the-second-amendment-prohibits-blanket-bans-on-gun-possession-by-people-with-felony-records/

This is heartening. https://reason.com/2020/09/23/amy-coney-barrett-demolishes-the-qualified-immunity-claim-of-a-detective-who-framed-a-man-for-murder/">https://reason.com/2020/09/2...

Amy Coney Barrett Demolishes the Qualified Immunity Claim of a Detective Accused of Framing a Man...

The case is an encouraging sign that the SCOTUS contender is not the sort of judge who bends over backward to shield cops from liability for outrageous misconduct.

https://reason.com/2020/09/23/amy-coney-barrett-demolishes-the-qualified-immunity-claim-of-a-detective-who-framed-a-man-for-murder/

For a “conservative” judge, this “mixed” record is pretty good. https://reason.com/2020/09/21/scotus-contender-amy-coney-barretts-mixed-record-in-criminal-cases/">https://reason.com/2020/09/2...

SCOTUS Contender Amy Coney Barrett's Mixed Record in Criminal Cases

While the 7th Circuit judge is often skeptical of the government's position, some of her conclusions will give pause to civil libertarians.

https://reason.com/2020/09/21/scotus-contender-amy-coney-barretts-mixed-record-in-criminal-cases/

This piece by @damonroot succinctly summarizes how Judge Barrett’s approach differs from mine. His source is her essay partially disagreeing with my “Our Republican Constitution.” I wish it was otherwise. But never let the perfect be the enemy of the good. https://reason.com/2020/09/24/amy-coney-barrett-and-the-problem-of-conservative-judicial-deference/">https://reason.com/2020/09/2...

Amy Coney Barrett and the Problem of Conservative Judicial Deference

Reviewing the record of the SCOTUS shortlister.

https://reason.com/2020/09/24/amy-coney-barrett-and-the-problem-of-conservative-judicial-deference/

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