However in his ruling, the judge said that Texas could appeal the preliminary injunction.įollowing the appeals court's ruling to stay the preliminary injunction, several organizations criticized the decision. On Wednesday, Pitman blocked further enforcement of the law, writing in his ruling "a person’s right under the Constitution to choose to obtain an abortion prior to fetal viability is well established." However, a judge scheduled a hearing for the beginning of October to weigh the administration's request, giving the state roughly a month to allow the abortion ban to continue. The Biden administration filed an emergency motion to stop Texas from enforcing the law in mid-September. The law also allows private citizens to sue those believed to be aiding and abetting an abortion that is in violation of the law. The Hill has reached out to the Justice Department for comment.Įarlier this year, the Supreme Court declined to block the law that banned abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can be as early as six weeks into pregnancy. Attorney General Ken Paxton October 9, 2021 I will fight federal overreach at every turn. "By the end of my first term, we will have confirmed a record number of federal judges, over 300, all of whom will faithfully uphold our Consitution as written," Trump said on Wednesday.Great news tonight, The Fifth Circuit has granted an administrative stay on #SB8. Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, 55, was confirmed in October of 2018 after a bitter battle that included allegations of sexual assault in high school, charges that he denied. Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, 53, was confirmed in April of 2017 to succeed the late Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, who had passed away 14 months earlier. Trump's first two Supreme Court nominees have solidified the court's conservative majority. Other leading contenders for Trump's third high court nomination include Judge Amul Thapar of the 6th Circuit appeals court, a favorite of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Judge Neomi Rao, a relatively recent appointee to the District of Columbia Circuit appeals court and a favorite of many conservatives. Judge Amy Coney Barrett (via the University of Notre Dame)
The most serious nominee, however, is believed to be Judge Amy Coney Barrett - who Trump nominated to the US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. “Together we will defend our righteous heritage and preserve our magnificent American way of life.” “Every one of these individuals will ensure equal justice, equal treatment, and equal rights for citizens of every race, color, religion, and creed,” Trump promised. Lawrence VanDyke, a judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Kate Todd, a deputy assistant a deputy counsel to the president Sarah Pitlyk, a judge on the District Court for the Eastern District of MissouriĪlison Jones Rushing, a judge on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Peter Phipps, a judge on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals
Martha Pacold, a judge on the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Ambassador to MexicoĬarlos Muniz, a justice on the Florida Supreme Court Gregory Katsas, a judge on the District of Columbia Court of Appealsīarbara Lagoa, a judge on the 11th Circuit Court of AppealsĬhristopher Landau, U.S. James Ho, a judge on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Noel Francisco, former solicitor general of the United States Stephen Engel, assistant attorney general for the office of legal counsel in the Trump administration Stuart Kyle Duncan, a judge on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Paul Clement, former solicitor general of the United States Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Ted Cruz of Texas and Josh Hawley of Missouri - who has already turned down the potential nomination.īridget Bade, a judge on 9th Circuit Court of Appealsĭaniel Cameron, the attorney general of Kentucky Ginsburg was previously treated for pancreatic cancer in 20. The move comes nearly two months after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 87, disclosed that she is receiving treatment for a resurgence of liver cancer. Supreme Court appointments are one of the few issues that majorities of both Biden supporters (66%) and Trump supporters (61%) see as "very important" to their vote in November, per a summer survey. "Apart from matters of war and peace, the nomination of a Supreme Court justice is the most important decision an American president can make," Trump added - saying that presidential candidates "owe the American people" a list of potential Supreme Court picks.