Many Firsts At Confirmation Hearings For Judge Amy Coney Barrett
The hearings, which start at 9 a.m. ET on Monday, begin against the backdrop of early voting that has begun in many states and just 22 days before Election Day.
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Biden Campaign Continues To Deflect On Court-Packing
The Democratic nominee has in recent days refused to answer questions on whether he would seek to increase the number of Supreme Court justices, if elected president.
'Courts Are Not Designed To Solve Every Problem,' Barrett To Say In Opening Statement
Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing is moving ahead under exceedingly unusual circumstances, with Election Day looming and a coronavirus outbreak still roiling Washington.
READ: Amy Coney Barrett's Opening Statement In Her Confirmation Hearing
Read the opening statement from President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court.
The Rocky Road Towards Restoring Voting Rights To Florida Felons
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Desmond Meade of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition about the restoration of voting rights to Floridians with felony convictions.
Judge Blocks Trump Campaign Attempt To Limit Use Of Drop Boxes In Pennsylvania
Republicans have challenged state laws that they say will lead to voter fraud. The judge said the Trump campaign's concerns were mere speculation. In reality, voter fraud is extremely rare.
The Legality Of Private Militias
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to former CIA analyst Cindy Otis and law professor Mary McCord about private militias and how white extremist groups use social media to recruit and amplify their message.
Voting Disputes Amount To Hundreds Of Lawsuits Before Election Day
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Jessica Huseman, who covers voting rights and election administration for ProPublica, about the various voting-related lawsuits being litigated across the country.
Derek Chauvin Can Await Murder Trial Out Of State Amid 'Safety Concerns'
The former police officer charged with murder in the killing of George Floyd can leave Minnesota while he awaits trial. Floyd's family lawyer called it "an example of two justice systems in America."
Texas Police Officer Fired, Charged With Murder Over Fatal Shooting Of Black Man
Former Wolfe City police officer Shaun Lucas is accused of murdering Jonathan Price on Oct 3. Price reportedly extended his hand to Lucas for a handshake shortly before he was shot dead.