Judge Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed to the Supreme Court today.

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/26/us/trump-biden-election#barrett-could-be-at-work-on-the-supreme-court-as-early-as-tuesday?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur

When can Judge Barrett start?
As soon as she is sworn in. President Trump is likely to hold a swearing-in ceremony at the White House tonight, meaning she could be at work on Tuesday.

Must Judge Barrett recuse herself from cases involving President Trump?
No. The Supreme Court allows justices to decide whether to disqualify themselves. In the past, justices have not hesitated to sit on cases involving the presidents who appointed them.

Are there election disputes awaiting decisions?
Yes. The Supreme Court will soon act on cases from North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, all concerning whether deadlines for receiving mailed ballots may be extended.

In the coming months, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on:
— The Affordable Care Act
— Two major Trump administration immigration policies
— Whether religious groups must comply with policies barring discrimination against same-sex couples

Get the latest on Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation here: https://nyti.ms/3mjGixC