In New Memoir, Supreme Court Justice Barrett Reflects on Historic Cases, Is Largely Silent on Trump
Justice Amy Coney Barrett discusses judicial duty, public scrutiny, and key rulings in her memoir covering nearly five years on the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Justice Amy Coney Barrett's new book, Listening to the Law, discusses her pivotal vote in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health to overturn Roe v. Wade, providing a defense of her decision.
- Barrett's book has received a $2 million advance and is part of a book tour, including discussions at Lincoln Center.
- Barrett expressed her view that the Court should respect people's choices, stating that thinking in left and right categories is the wrong way to think about the law.
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor is also on a book tour promoting her children's book, How To Be a Better You, following her $1.2 million advance in 2010 for her memoir.
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NYT critic flags 'spectacularly scornful line' in right-wing Supreme Court justice's book
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In new memoir, Supreme Court Justice Barrett reflects on historic cases, is largely silent on Trump
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says “violence or threats of violence” against judges shouldn’t be the cost of public service.
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