How Justice Barrett Carved Out a Unique Voice on the Supreme Court

She has indicated she won’t blindly follow any particular view of the predominant judicial philosophy, originalism, among conservatives on the court.

Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 1, 2020. Erin Scott-Pool/Getty Images

News Analysis

The Supreme Court is set to hear its first oral argument of its upcoming term on Oct. 7 after releasing a series of hotly debated decisions this summer. The opinions in those cases have led to a flurry of media coverage and speculation that point to one justice, in particular, being the most watched in the coming term.