Barrett Vows Judicial Independence During Swearing-In Ceremony

Barrett Vows Judicial Independence During Swearing-In Ceremony
President Donald Trump speaks before Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas administers the Constitutional Oath to Amy Coney Barrett on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Oct. 26, 2020. AP Photo/Alex Brandon
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Amy Coney Barrett vowed to remain independent from political pressure and policy preferences and to carry out her duty “without any fear or favor” during a speech shortly after being sworn-in the newest associate justice of the Supreme Court.

Barrett said that the confirmation process, while rigorous, made clear the fundamental difference between the judicial and legislative branches.