Right wing unleashes attack on Amy Coney Barrett
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 04: U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Justice Brett Kavanaugh and retired Justice Anthony Kennedy attend U.S. President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Amy Coney Barrett, the conservative Supreme Court justice appointed by Donald Trump, has sparked controversy among right-wing figures after voting to reject Trump's attempt to freeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid. Barrett, along with Chief Justice John Roberts, sided with a US district judge's ruling that ordered the Trump administration to release the congressionally approved funds for foreign aid work already performed.
The decision prompted swift backlash from pro-Trump commentators and activists.
As the Guardian notes, Mike Cernovich, a right-wing influencer, labeled Barrett a "DEI hire," referencing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Fox News host Mark Levin claimed Barrett had "deceived people into thinking she was a reliable constitutionalist." Laura Loomer, a right-wing activist, went as far as posting a picture of Barrett's family, which includes two adopted Black children, and called her a "DEI appointee."
Mike Davis, who was involved in confirming Trump's previous Supreme Court nominees, criticized Barrett on Steve Bannon's podcast, calling her a "rattled law professor" and suggesting that future Supreme Court picks should be "more bold, more fearless, less DEI, and more of a sure bet."
However, Justice Barrett has established a conservative legal legacy since her appointment to the Supreme Court in 2020. As a staunch originalist, she has issued rulings that align with the Republican party's agenda on several high-profile issues.
In the area of abortion, Barrett has been instrumental in the Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, effectively eliminating the federal constitutional right to abortion. She has also voted to uphold restrictions on access to abortion services, aligning with the Republican party's goal of limiting reproductive rights.
On gun rights, Barrett has consistently ruled in favor of expanded Second Amendment protections. In the landmark case New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, she joined the majority in striking down a New York law that required individuals to demonstrate a specific need to carry a concealed firearm in public.
Barrett's conservative views have also been evident in her rulings on immigration-related issues. She has supported the Trump administration's efforts to limit asylum seekers and has ruled in favor of the government's authority to detain undocumented immigrants without bond hearings.
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