Amy Coney Barrett Embraces Public Scrutiny of Supreme Court

US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett stated at a judicial conference in Wisconsin that she welcomes public scrutiny of the court, but did not comment on whether the court should change its operations in response to recent criticism. Barrett acknowledged the low public trust in the court and the increased scrutiny it faces due to the availability of immediate information. She mentioned the importance of civics education and the positive and negative aspects of the court being in the news. Barrett also discussed the need for judges to develop a thick skin and the warm personal relations among the justices.