
Republicans focused on Blanche’s accomplishments while Democrats accused him of being too closely tied to his former legal client, President Donald Trump.
The former attorney for Trump faces a two-day confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill.
Members of the U.S. Supreme Court have faced death threats following politically volatile rulings.
The administration has been hit with multiple lawsuits challenging moves such as proof-of-citizenship requirements and a national voter list.
Earlier in the week, the court heard testimony from Tyler Robinson’s partner that alleged he’d confessed to the crime.
Hannah Dugan was fined $5,000 after being convicted of helping an illegal immigrant evade federal immigration officers.
Attendees said they are grateful to have been born in the United States.
The group was excommunicated in 1988, but Pope Benedict XVI lifted the penalty as a gesture of mercy.