Brett Kavanaugh
"President Trump has put reproductive rights and freedoms and health care protections for millions of Americans on the judicial chopping block."
If confirmed, President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, could shift the court more conservative for many years.
His involvement in partisan battles and views on strong presidential power will likely be the focus of his confirmation hearings.
If confirmed, the 53-year-old judge could tilt the balance of the court in a solidly conservative direction for decades to come.
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All are young enough that they could serve on the nine-member high court for decades.
President Trump’s judicial advisor has been dropping hints on who will be chosen to become the next Supreme Court justice. But to ensure a smooth confirmation process in the Senate, there’s a delicate balancing act.
Leonard Leo said that Trump would ultimately succeed at lining up conservative support for anyone he selected.
The Senate majority leader sees either Brett Kavanaugh or Amy Coney Barrett as problematic selections, according to the paper.
Here are the three people at the top of the Trump’s list to be the next Supreme Court justice.
Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Raymond Kethledge reportedly head the list of contenders for the high court.