Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s church-state jurisprudence
BJC reviews Amy Coney Barrett’s church-state record and looks for clues as to her judicial philosophy during her confirmation hearings.
BJC reviews Amy Coney Barrett’s church-state record and looks for clues as to her judicial philosophy during her confirmation hearings.
This summer, the coronavirus pandemic raised novel new questions about religious freedom and government powers. Now, as we head toward winter, what have we learned? Amanda and Holly talk about the latest actions from this surprisingly emotional Supreme Court. Starting with Justice Samuel Alito’s November speech to the Federalist Society (starting at 08:12), they then break down the Thanksgiving eve decision that overturned New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s limits on worship in coronavirus hotspots (20:03) and talk about what it might mean for restrictions in other places. Learn more about what’s at stake for religious freedom in these court cases and the importance of comparing apples to apples.