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‘Cut His Time Short’: Far-Left Activists Continue Demonstrations at Kavanaugh’s Home
CHEVY CHASE, Md. — Leftist activists demonstrated unimpeded at the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Sunday evening, the 50th anniversary of the monumental Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade. Icy rain drizzled down on the wealthy Maryland neighborhood as about 20 activists, organized by the protest group Our Rights DC, marched up…Mary Margaret Olohan -
What We Saw When Protesters Came to Homes of Kavanaugh, Roberts
A week after an assassination attempt on Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a small group of 17 protesters made their way to Chevy Chase, Maryland, on Wednesday to march to his home as well as the home of Chief Justice John Roberts, something they have done each week for more than a month. The event…Douglas Blair -
Someone Just Tried to Kill Brett Kavanaugh. Welcome to the New Normal.
I was at the Supreme Court the night of May 2, when the news broke, based on a leaked draft opinion, that the high court likely would overturn its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. I remember thinking that the rage expressed by the radical activists outside the Supreme Court Building was bad. But I never…Douglas Blair -
The Eerie Silence Around Kavanaugh Assassination Attempt
If someone attempts to murder a Supreme Court justice, but corporate media barely covers it, did it actually happen? Sure, most outlets covered the news of the arrest of man who, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, arrived at Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home, armed with a “tactical knife, a pistol with two magazines and…Katrina Trinko -
Armed Man Arrested Near Brett Kavanaugh’s Home Threatened to Kill Him, Police Say
Police detained an armed man from California early Wednesday morning near the suburban Maryland home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, saying he threatened to kill Kavanaugh and had a handgun, a knife, and burglary tools. The FBI has taken over investigation of the case and the man was to appear in the afternoon before a…Evalyn Homoelle -
Liberal Double Standard: Ketanji vs. Kavanaugh
The shamelessness of liberal politicians and journalists is displayed by their unique outrage at the treatment of Supreme Court Justice-to-be Ketanji Brown Jackson, as if everyone forgot the smearing of Brett Kavanaugh with unsubstantiated sexual allegations, including teenage gang rape. The Washington Post editorial board was roundly roasted for claiming, “Republicans boast they have not…Tim Graham -
Kavanaugh Eats Crow on Eviction Moratorium
Judges can’t avoid politics by playing politics. That might seem like a no-brainer to most people, but some judges can’t seem to figure that out. Exhibit A is Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who’s about to eat his own words from just a month ago. The story starts with the Centers for Disease Control and…GianCarlo Canaparo -
Senate Democrats, Slamming FBI, Seek to Revive Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Allegations
Senate Democrats demanded this week that the FBI hand over additional information related to its 2018 investigation into Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, led by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Chris Coons, D-Del., raised a series of questions about the FBI’s handling of its sexual misconduct probe into Kavanaugh…Thomas Catenacci -
Democrat Senator Calls for Biden’s New AG to Examine ‘Fake’ Kavanaugh Investigation
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., called on the nation's new attorney general, Merrick Garland, to examine the FBI’s “fake” investigation into allegations that Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a fellow high school student. The Rhode Island Democrat suggested that the FBI's investigation into Kavanaugh’s conduct had been incomplete, and asked Garland to examine how…Mary Margaret Olohan -
‘Kavanaugh Sleaze Machine Is Back’: Washington Post Article Belittles Barrett as ‘Handmaid’
Conservatives are condemning a Washington Post article Tuesday suggesting that Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett should be questioned during her confirmation hearings next week on her connections with a religious group. “The Brett Kavanaugh sleaze machine is back,” said Judicial Crisis Network’s Carrie Severino in a morning tweet today, adding that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is…Mary Margaret Olohan -
Looking Back: What I Learned at the Kavanaugh Confirmation
Brett Kavanaugh was known as an originalist jurist and had a strong record for protecting life and constitutional rights. I was at the White House for President Donald Trump’s formal announcement of Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court, and I pledged that SBA List would mobilize the pro-life grassroots nationwide and in key Senate battleground…Marjorie Dannenfelser -
Schumer Owes Kavanaugh, Gorsuch a Real Apology
It would be a gross understatement—and in no way a pun, intended or otherwise—to describe as “injudicious” what Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday to and about Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. “Injudicious” is defined by Webster’s New World College Dictionary as “showing poor judgment; not discreet or wise,” and the…Peter Parisi -
As Backlash Grows, Schumer Denies Threatening Gorsuch, Kavanaugh Over Abortion Case
Amid widespread condemnation, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backpedaled Thursday from inflammatory remarks the day before about two conservative Supreme Court justices, but blamed political opponents for misinterpreting what he said. “I should not have used the words I used yesterday. They didn’t come out the way I intended [them] to,” Schumer, D-N.Y., said. Speaking…Fred Lucas -
Schumer Threatens Gorsuch, Kavanaugh on Abortion Case: They ‘Will Pay the Price’
Editor's update: Chief Justice John Roberts issued a statement Wednesday condemning Chuck Schumer's remarks, saying: "Justices know that criticism comes with the territory, but threatening statements of this sort from the highest levels of government are not only inappropriate, they are dangerous." Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned two Supreme Court justices Wednesday that they…Mary Margaret Olohan -
Brett Kavanaugh Lauds Friends, Fellow Justices in First Speech Since Bitter Confirmation
Justice Brett Kavanaugh received heroic accolades at a glittering Federalist Society dinner in Washington’s Union Station on Thursday, where he delivered his first public remarks since his contentious confirmation to the Supreme Court. Kavanaugh gave a punchy and light-hearted speech, punctuated in spaces with emotional recollections of his nomination to the high court. “Last year, a…Kevin Daley -
Left Is Unscrupled in Supreme Court Fights, Author of Kavanaugh Book Says
A former law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says that liberals will stop at nothing to defeat the nomination of constitutional conservative justices to the high court. Carrie Severino, now chief counsel with the Judicial Crisis Network, told an audience at the annual conservative Values Voter Summit in Washington on Saturday that the…Jackson Elliott -
Senator Seeks Update After Referring 4 Accusers to Justice Department for Kavanaugh Claims
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, asked the Department of Justice and FBI on Tuesday for an update on the criminal referrals he submitted against witnesses who made potentially false accusations of sexual misconduct against Justice Brett Kavanaugh. The Senate Judiciary Committee, when Grassley was chairman in 2018, asked the Justice Department to pursue criminal investigations of…Kevin Daley -
Supreme Court Remains Respected Despite Kavanaugh Turmoil
A pair of recent surveys suggest that Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s contentious confirmation has not undermined public confidence in the Supreme Court. The studies, from Gallup and the Pew Research Center, show a majority of respondents approve of the high court’s job performance or have a favorable view of the institution. The figures in both polls…Kevin Daley -
Before Kavanaugh, 3 Previous Attempts to Impeach Supreme Court Justices
Numerous Democrats have demanded the impeachment of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh following discredited allegations by The New York Times of sexual misconduct in his college years. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution to impeach Kavanaugh on Sept. 17. Although Democrats’ congressional leadership isn’t embracing the unlikely venture, U.S. history includes one instance of…Fred Lucas -
The Smearing of Brett Kavanaugh Is an Attack on the Supreme Court
In the end, the Democrats’ smearing of Brett Kavanaugh is about delegitimizing the Supreme Court—the only institution that will inhibit the progressive agenda no matter who wins elections. In the mind of Democrats, conservative justices aren’t merely wrong; they’re nefarious, racist, and extremist. So it’s not surprising that virtually any smear against Kavanaugh is rationalized….David Harsanyi