Justice Amy Coney Barrett Defends Roe Overturn in New Memoir
URGENT UPDATE: Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has just released a compelling defense of her pivotal role in overturning the constitutional right to abortion in her forthcoming memoir, titled Listening to the Law. This revelation comes just days ahead of its official release on September 9, 2023.
In an excerpt obtained by CNN, Barrett argues that the Supreme Court was “getting ahead of the American people” by recognizing abortion rights. She contends that the 1972 Roe v. Wade ruling was fundamentally flawed and “came at a cost.” Barrett states, “The evidence does not show that the American people have traditionally considered the right to obtain an abortion so fundamental to liberty that it ‘goes without saying’ in the Constitution.” Instead, she claims, the historical context shows that abortion has long been prohibited in American law.
Barrett, who was appointed by Donald Trump in 2020 to solidify a conservative majority on the court, played a crucial role in the 5-4 vote that overturned Roe. Her memoir, which reportedly comes with a staggering $2 million advance, provides insights into her judicial philosophy and decision-making process.
She emphasizes the court’s duty to respect the choices of the American people rather than dictate them, stating, “The Court’s role is to respect the choices that the people have agreed upon, not to tell them what they should agree to.” Barrett’s comments underscore a significant shift in the judicial landscape that has profound implications for women’s rights and reproductive health.
Public reaction to the Supreme Court has reached a critical low, with only 39% of Americans approving of its performance, according to a recent Gallup poll. Barrett acknowledges the mounting public pressure on the court, writing, “While the intensity of the challenges faced by the Court ebbs and flows, the challenges themselves will never disappear.” She insists that the responsibility of justices is to adhere to the law amidst these pressures.
The release of Listening to the Law is poised to ignite further debate on the future of reproductive rights in the United States, especially in light of Barrett’s controversial stance. As the memoir hits shelves on September 9, all eyes will be on the public’s reaction and the potential ramifications for future Supreme Court decisions.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
