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Supreme Court of the United States
The beginning of Trump’s legacy: Amy Coney Barrett judges the Church on health
Trump Justice Amy Coney Barrett plays a pivotal role in the Supreme Court decision for the first time.
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In the event of a tight Supreme Court decision, her vote was decisive in the end: Justice Amy Coney Barrett appointed by US President Trump. The decision could become a picture book example for future conservative trials.
After all, President Trump can expect news these days: In a closed 5: 4 decision by the Supreme Court on the number of visitors to religious services, conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett appointed by him was instrumental. .
Thus, Trump’s legacy is noticeable even before his departure. Because the trial could become a picture book example for future decisions, and the legal toss to the right.
The Supreme Court moves to the right with Barrett
It is not the first time since the pandemic began that service assistance disputes have reached the United States Supreme Court. It is not surprising in a country where the church still plays an important role in the daily lives of many people and, in some cases, exerts a decisive influence on politics. In May and July, the court ruled on cult restrictions in California and Nevada; at that time, the governors could restrict religious gatherings.
But with the death of the iconic left-wing liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the composition of the Supreme Court changed: shortly before the presidential election, Conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett took his place and thus changed the balance significantly to the right. The Conservatives now have a majority of six of the nine justices.
Barrett had said all the right things when he was sworn in as Chief Justice on October 27. She vowed to be independent and not be influenced by her own conservative views or by President Trump, who had appointed her. The specific effects of his appointment, however, can be described in the case of New York State.
The Supreme Court of the United States rules in favor of the churches
By spring, New York had become the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States. Although the infection rate had stabilized in mid-summer, corona numbers have risen sharply since October. Therefore, the democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo has imposed strict rules for religious institutions: in the so-called “red zones” with a very high number of infections, only ten people can attend religious services, in the “orange zones” with fewer crown numbers, 25 people, regardless of the size of the church.
These restrictions have now been repealed in a strict 5: 4 Supreme Court decision. Barrett’s vote was decisive for the Conservative majority, as Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts had spoken in favor of maintaining the measures and therefore agreed with the opinion of the Liberal judges.
Conservatives justified their decision with the fact that the restrictions would violate the protection of religious freedom enshrined in the US constitution. According to the famous Christmas carol verse “Children, come, come all!”. The court order was based on two urgent motions: one was filed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, the other by the Orthodox Jewish community “Agudath Israel of America.”
Judgment 5: 4 as a picture book example for the future
As New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio closed schools and daycares with heavy hearts on November 18, following the Supreme Court decision, people can continue to gather in the houses of God, at despite the enormous risk of infection.
One seemed to like the Supreme Court ruling: Trump tweeted the ad with the headline “HAPPY THANKSGIVING!” Even after his electoral defeat, he can now be sure of one thing: Barrett’s appointment as Chief Justice is finally paying off.
Because the more divided the country is, the greater the decision-making power of the courts. Regardless of whether it’s about protecting minorities, the climate, or workers’ rights, with their current majority of six to three, the Conservatives will still be right in the future. Thus, the New York divine service ruling is likely to be an illustrative example of the upcoming conservative Supreme Court decisions.
Other sources: “The NY Times”
