The Supreme Court has ruled against previously deported illegal immigrants, saying they are not entitled to bond hearings about whether they should be released while the government evaluates their claims.
The second day of Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings wrapped up on Tuesday night. For the first time on Tuesday, Amy Coney Barrett responded to questions from senators publicly.
A Supreme Court confirmation could come before Election Day, said Senator Lindsey Graham, and nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett vowed to follow the law "as written."
The confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court will not be delayed despite the possibility of having to reschedule the committee vote on her nomination.
Republicans are forcing the Senate to call off work, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declared he would push hearings for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee toward confirmation.
The Senate GOP is preparing for a quick Supreme Court confirmation process for Amy Coney Barrett, setting for a vote less than 40 days before the election.
Judge Amy Coney Barrett is now seen as President Donald Trump's overwhelming favorite to take the seat left by late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
