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Amy Coney Barrett: Barrett pushed back, insisting no judge's religious beliefs should have any bearing on their interpretation of the law.

On the recordSeptember 21, 2020
Barrett pushed back, insisting no judge's religious beliefs should have any bearing on their interpretation of the law.
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Amy Coney Barrett
Independent · District of Columbia

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Response to concerns about her religious beliefs affecting her judicial duties.

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