"Supreme Court's Amy Coney Barrett Sends Message in Trump Ballot Case"
Justice Amy Coney Barrett's brief opinion in a Supreme Court decision rejecting a constitutional challenge to Donald Trump's eligibility to hold office has set her apart from both conservative and liberal blocs, emphasizing her distinctive role as a relatively moderate member of the court's conservative supermajority. Despite her public insistence on the court's apolitical nature, her appearances at conservative forums have raised questions about her message. In this case, she aligned herself with the liberal members of the court in criticizing the majority's ruling, signaling her independence and willingness to diverge from partisan lines.