lifesitenews--2020-09-25--YouTube blames robots for censorship: ‘Most videos we’ve ever removed in a single quarter’

September 25 , 2020 ( NewsBusters ) — YouTube said it would revert back to using more human moderators to police speech across its platform after automation censored too much .
The slated changes came after YouTube admitted to removing “ the most videos we 've ever removed in a single quarter.
” Almost 11 million videos were removed via automated flagging from April to June , about double the number taken down the previous quarter , after YouTube gave its machine learning system more autonomy to censor content .
Brought on by the pandemic , the move to rely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home during lockdown measures .
Neal Mohan , YouTube ’ s chief product officer , told the Financial Times that the company erred on the side of protecting its users when it came to utilizing machines that aren ’ t as precise as humans .
Yet , YouTube did not protect its users ' First Amendment rights .
Social media platforms have long touted the benefit of using artificial intelligence ( AI ) to referee the massive amount of content pushed out by their users each day .
This case is an example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cause .
In May , YouTube “ confirmed , ” according to The Verge , that comments containing “ certain Chinese-language phrases related to criticism ” of the Chinese Communist Party ( CCP ) were being automatically deleted .
The same thing was reportedly happening to comments critical of the Black Lives Matter protests taking place during the civil unrest in 2020 .
Claire Wardle is the executive director at First Draft , a non-profit group that claims to address misinformation on social media .
She told the Financial Times that AI has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pornography .
“ But we are a very long way from using artificial intelligence to make sense of problematic speech [ such as ] a three-hour rambling conspiracy video , ” she said .
“ Sometimes it is a nod and a wink and a dog whistle .
[ The machines ] just can ’ t do it .
We are nowhere near them having the capacity to deal with this .
Even humans struggle.
” While algorithms can identify videos that might potentially be harmful , Mohan said , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so good at deciding what should be removed .
“ That ’ s where our trained human evaluators come in , ” he said , adding that in conjunction with the speed of machines humans can help “ make decisions that tend to be more nuanced , especially in areas like hate speech , or medical misinformation or harassment .
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Almost 11 million videos were removed via automated flagging from April to June after YouTube gave its machine learning system more autonomy to censor content.
September 25, 2020 (NewsBusters) — YouTube said it would revert back to using more human moderators to police speech across its platform after automation censored too much. The slated changes came after YouTube admitted to removing “the most videos we've ever removed in a single quarter.”
Almost 11 million videos were removed via automated flagging from April to June, about double the number taken down the previous quarter, after YouTube gave its machine learning system more autonomy to censor content.
Brought on by the pandemic, the move to rely on automated systems allowed employees to remain home during lockdown measures.
Neal Mohan, YouTube’s chief product officer, told the Financial Times that the company erred on the side of protecting its users when it came to utilizing machines that aren’t as precise as humans. Yet, YouTube did not protect its users' First Amendment rights.
Social media platforms have long touted the benefit of using artificial intelligence (AI) to referee the massive amount of content pushed out by their users each day. This case is an example of the trouble relying on them can cause.
In May, YouTube “confirmed,” according to The Verge, that comments containing “certain Chinese-language phrases related to criticism” of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were being automatically deleted. The same thing was reportedly happening to comments critical of the Black Lives Matter protests taking place during the civil unrest in 2020.
Claire Wardle is the executive director at First Draft, a non-profit group that claims to address misinformation on social media. She told the Financial Times that AI has seen progress addressing graphic content like violence and pornography.
“But we are a very long way from using artificial intelligence to make sense of problematic speech [such as] a three-hour rambling conspiracy video,” she said. “Sometimes it is a nod and a wink and a dog whistle. [The machines] just can’t do it. We are nowhere near them having the capacity to deal with this. Even humans struggle.”
While algorithms can identify videos that might potentially be harmful, Mohan said, according to the Financial Times, they are not so good at deciding what should be removed.
“That’s where our trained human evaluators come in,” he said, adding that in conjunction with the speed of machines humans can help “make decisions that tend to be more nuanced, especially in areas like hate speech, or medical misinformation or harassment.”
Published with permission from NewsBusters.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-24--Top Vatican cardinal resigns, relinquishes rights as cardinal

VATICAN CITY , September 24 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) ― A cardinal closely associated with the Theodore McCarrick scandal has resigned from his post and given up his rights as a cardinal .
According to a tersely worded note from the Vatican released minutes ago , “ the Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu from his role as the Prefect of the Congregation of the Cause of the Saints and from the rights connected with the Cardinalate.
” In August 2018 , Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò stated that Becciu “ knew in every detail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his reputation for homosexual misconduct .
In 2019 , London 's Financial Times reported that investments made by Becciu were at the heart of a Vatican investigation which ultimately led to an October 1 , 2019 raid by Vatican police on the Vatican ’ s own Secretariat of State , after which five Vatican employees were suspended .
An internal memo about these individuals was leaked to the press , leading to the resignation of its signatory , the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps ’ chief , Inspector General Domenico Giani .
“ $ 200m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Secretariat of State was transferred to a Luxembourg investment fund called Athena Capital , ” the Financial Times reported at the time .
“ Athena is owned by the Italian London-based financier Raffaele Mincione through his company WRM , ” it continued .
“ Athena had bought the Chelsea building for £129m in 2012 and then sold a minority stake in the project in 2014 to a fund it managed on behalf of the Vatican as a sole client .
In 2018 , the Vatican bought out the remaining equity in 60 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s vehicle earned around £130m from the project overall.
” The London financial newspaper said that the Vatican had “ declined to comment ” about its ownership of the apartment building or the reasons for the raid upon the Secretary of State .
However , Financial Times asserted that Becciu , the Substitute ( deputy ) of the Secretariat of State between 2011 and 2018 , had “ personally authorized ” the investment .
Becciu has also recently fallen afoul of the powerful German contingent of the Knights of Malta , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Delegate of the Vatican .

VATICAN CITY, September 24, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) ― A cardinal closely associated with the Theodore McCarrick scandal has resigned from his post and given up his rights as a cardinal.
According to a tersely worded note from the Vatican released minutes ago, “the Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu from his role as the Prefect of the Congregation of the Cause of the Saints and from the rights connected with the Cardinalate.”
In August 2018, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò stated that Becciu “knew in every detail the situation regarding Cardinal McCarrick” and his reputation for homosexual misconduct.
In 2019, London's Financial Times reported that investments made by Becciu were at the heart of a Vatican investigation which ultimately led to an October 1, 2019 raid by Vatican police on the Vatican’s own Secretariat of State, after which five Vatican employees were suspended. An internal memo about these individuals was leaked to the press, leading to the resignation of its signatory, the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps’ chief, Inspector General Domenico Giani.
Reliably informed sources say recent financial scandals are “clearly connected” with news this evening of #PopeFrancis' decision to accept resignation of Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciù as prefect of Congregation for Causes of Saints and rights connected with the Cardinalate. pic.twitter.com/7k0eDWJ6B7 — Edward Pentin (@EdwardPentin) September 24, 2020
“$200m held in Swiss bank accounts controlled by the Secretariat of State was transferred to a Luxembourg investment fund called Athena Capital, ” the Financial Times reported at the time.
“Athena is owned by the Italian London-based financier Raffaele Mincione through his company WRM,” it continued.
“Athena had bought the Chelsea building for £129m in 2012 and then sold a minority stake in the project in 2014 to a fund it managed on behalf of the Vatican as a sole client. In 2018, the Vatican bought out the remaining equity in 60 Sloane Avenue from Athena. Mr Mincione’s vehicle earned around £130m from the project overall.”
The London financial newspaper said that the Vatican had “declined to comment” about its ownership of the apartment building or the reasons for the raid upon the Secretary of State. However, Financial Times asserted that Becciu, the Substitute (deputy) of the Secretariat of State between 2011 and 2018, had “personally authorized” the investment.
Becciu has also recently fallen afoul of the powerful German contingent of the Knights of Malta, to which order the cardinal was a Special Delegate of the Vatican.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-23--Trump announces executive order to protect babies who survive abortion

WASHINGTON , D.C. , September 23 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – President Donald Trump announced today he will be signing a Born Alive Executive Order “ to ensure that all precious babies born alive , no matter their circumstances , receive the medical care that they deserve.
” Speaking at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast , which due to the coronavirus crisis took place virtually , Trump called this measure “ our sacrosanct moral duty.
” The executive order , once signed , will protect babies born alive after a failed abortion .
“ We are also increasing federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that every child has the very best chance to thrive and to grow , ” Trump continued in his short three-minute speech .
The President talked not only about politics , but relayed some personal memories , as well .
“ I grew up next to a Catholic church in Queens , New York , and I saw how much incredible work the Catholic Church did for our community , ” he said , after expressing his “ deep gratitude to every person who prays for me and for the first lady , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States .
“ These are amazing people , ” he said of Catholics .
“ These are great , great people.
” “ Catholic schools give many underserved children the chance to reach their God given potential , ” Trump continued .
“ Catholics of all backgrounds share the love of Christ with the most vulnerable as they care for the elderly , the homeless and neighbors in need .
Our nation is strong because of Catholics and all people of faith.
” “ We believe in the joy of family , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work and the eternal truth that every child born and unborn is made in the holy image of God , ” the President said .
“ I will always protect the vital role of religion and prayer in American society , and I will always defend the sacred right to life.
” In another personal moment , Trump said , “ Melanie and I recently visited the shrine of St. John Paul II , a man who had such a profound impact on our country and the world .
It was an incredible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he encouraged Catholics to let “ the good news of Christ radiate from your hearts and the peace that he alone gives remain forever in your souls.
” “ We are very grateful for the millions of Catholics across America who live by these beautiful words and bring hope and joy and light and grace to the world , ” Trump added .

The Born Alive executive order will “ensure that all precious babies born alive” after a failed abortion attempt “receive the medical care that they deserve.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C., September 23, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – President Donald Trump announced today he will be signing a Born Alive Executive Order “to ensure that all precious babies born alive, no matter their circumstances, receive the medical care that they deserve.”
Speaking at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, which due to the coronavirus crisis took place virtually, Trump called this measure “our sacrosanct moral duty.” The executive order, once signed, will protect babies born alive after a failed abortion.
“We are also increasing federal funding for the neonatal research to ensure that every child has the very best chance to thrive and to grow,” Trump continued in his short three-minute speech.
The President talked not only about politics, but relayed some personal memories, as well.
“I grew up next to a Catholic church in Queens, New York, and I saw how much incredible work the Catholic Church did for our community,” he said, after expressing his “deep gratitude to every person who prays for me and for the first lady,” as well as for the United States.
“These are amazing people,” he said of Catholics. “These are great, great people.”
“Catholic schools give many underserved children the chance to reach their God given potential,” Trump continued. “Catholics of all backgrounds share the love of Christ with the most vulnerable as they care for the elderly, the homeless and neighbors in need. Our nation is strong because of Catholics and all people of faith.”
“We believe in the joy of family, the blessing of freedom and the dignity of work and the eternal truth that every child born and unborn is made in the holy image of God,” the President said. “I will always protect the vital role of religion and prayer in American society, and I will always defend the sacred right to life.”
In another personal moment, Trump said, “Melanie and I recently visited the shrine of St. John Paul II, a man who had such a profound impact on our country and the world. It was an incredible visit.”
Quoting the Polish Pope, he encouraged Catholics to let “the good news of Christ radiate from your hearts and the peace that he alone gives remain forever in your souls.”
“We are very grateful for the millions of Catholics across America who live by these beautiful words and bring hope and joy and light and grace to the world,” Trump added.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-26--Multiple reports claim Trump will nominate Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

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WASHINGTON , D.C. , September 25 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — American media reported this evening that President Donald Trump will nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court tomorrow .
The Hill reported , “ President Trump will nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court on Saturday barring any last second change , multiple people familiar with the process confirmed to The Hill.
” The New York Times was even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as of 9:28 P.M. Eastern time ) declaring , “ Trump Selects Amy Coney Barrett to Fill Ginsburg ’ s Seat on the Supreme Court.
” Barrett is a former University of Notre Dame law professor and Catholic mother of seven who became famous when Sen. Dianne Feinstein ( D-Calif. ) interrogated her about her Catholic faith during her confirmation hearing for the Seventh Circuit in 2017 .
Axios reported last year that Trump privately said he was “ saving her ” to replace Ginsburg .
If she is indeed appointed by Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barrett will be the first pro-life woman to sit on the high court .
“ Mr .
Trump said this week that he had five top contenders , but he is only known to have met with Barrett , and he saw her twice in the week since Ginsburg died , on Monday and on Tuesday , ” CBS News noted .
A former clerk for the late conservative stalwart Justice Antonin Scalia , Barrett is widely regarded as a pro-life originalist .
She was a member of Notre Dame ’ s Faculty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letter expressing “ solidarity with our sisters in the developing world against what Pope Francis has described as ‘ forms of ideological colonization which are out to destroy the family , ’ ” and is reported to have signed another letter published by Becket Law criticizing the Obama administration ’ s contraception mandate .
Revolver News further notes that Barrett has taken the conservative and/or originalist stance in written positions on hot-button issues such as due process for sexual assault claims on college campuses , the right to bear arms , and immigration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also written multiple articles critical of the stare decisis doctrine , which grants weight to past rulings ’ status as precedent , regardless of whether they were rightly decided .
There is no doubt that the fight over Barrett ’ s confirmation will be bitter .
This week , a number of hit pieces on People of Praise , a charismatic group with which Barrett is affiliated , surfaced , with some leftists insinuating or outright claiming ( incorrectly ) that the Christian group inspired Margaret Atwood ’ s A Handmaid ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among conservatives , some have also expressed doubts about her .
Last year , conservative Catholic writer John Zmirak wrote that she was “ not a safe pick ” because of an article she wrote in law school with her then-professor , John Garvey , arguing that a Catholic judge would have to recuse herself when asked to impose the death penalty on someone .
While ( as noted above ) Barrett has presided over immigration cases without recusing herself ( and has voted to uphold executions more than once ) , Zmirak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Catholic authorities such as Pope Francis move to make their left-wing views official Catholic doctrine .
Barrett addressed the article in her confirmation hearings for the Seventh Circuit , explaining that “ I was very much the junior partner in our collaboration ” and that it does not reflect “ how I think about these questions today with ... the benefit of 20 years of experience and also the ability to speak solely in my own voice [ . ]
… I can not think of any cases or category of cases in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on grounds of conscience.
” On Wednesday , Zmirak wrote that Barrett has “ proved better than her word ” on the Seventh Circuit , leading him to “ withdraw my previous questions about her fitness.
” Others have raised concerns over Barrett joining a panel ruling that denied the Illinois Republican Party ’ s request for an emergency stay of the governor ’ s 50-person limit on religious gatherings .
Attorney Robert Barnes takes this as evidence she ’ s an “ authoritarian ” ; Barrett-defenders such as National Review ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applied the legal criteria necessary for a stay .

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WASHINGTON, D.C., September 25, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — American media reported this evening that President Donald Trump will nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court tomorrow.
The Hill reported, “President Trump will nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court on Saturday barring any last second change, multiple people familiar with the process confirmed to The Hill.”
The New York Times was even more confident, with its headline (as of 9:28 P.M. Eastern time) declaring, “Trump Selects Amy Coney Barrett to Fill Ginsburg’s Seat on the Supreme Court.”
Barrett is a former University of Notre Dame law professor and Catholic mother of seven who became famous when Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) interrogated her about her Catholic faith during her confirmation hearing for the Seventh Circuit in 2017. Axios reported last year that Trump privately said he was “saving her” to replace Ginsburg.
If she is indeed appointed by Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Barrett will be the first pro-life woman to sit on the high court.
“Mr. Trump said this week that he had five top contenders, but he is only known to have met with Barrett, and he saw her twice in the week since Ginsburg died, on Monday and on Tuesday,” CBS News noted.
A former clerk for the late conservative stalwart Justice Antonin Scalia, Barrett is widely regarded as a pro-life originalist. She was a member of Notre Dame’s Faculty for Life group, signed a 2015 letter expressing “solidarity with our sisters in the developing world against what Pope Francis has described as ‘forms of ideological colonization which are out to destroy the family,’” and is reported to have signed another letter published by Becket Law criticizing the Obama administration’s contraception mandate.
Revolver News further notes that Barrett has taken the conservative and/or originalist stance in written positions on hot-button issues such as due process for sexual assault claims on college campuses, the right to bear arms, and immigration. Perhaps most encouragingly, Barrett has also written multiple articles critical of the stare decisis doctrine, which grants weight to past rulings’ status as precedent, regardless of whether they were rightly decided.
There is no doubt that the fight over Barrett’s confirmation will be bitter. This week, a number of hit pieces on People of Praise, a charismatic group with which Barrett is affiliated, surfaced, with some leftists insinuating or outright claiming (incorrectly) that the Christian group inspired Margaret Atwood’s A Handmaid’s Tale.
I knew @Reuters would stealth-edit this religiously bigoted hit piece on ACB (written by @danieljtrotta & edited by @rosalbaob), so I archived it. Then vs. Nowhttps://t.co/BGIo5tJPO8https://t.co/CZEGANzzCc pic.twitter.com/rdk8t0UaJc — JERRY DUNLEAVY (@JerryDunleavy) September 23, 2020
President Trump will announce his nominee tomorrow, and already the left is attacking conservative women for our faith. I joined @TuckerCarlson on what’s ahead for the Supreme Court and why the Senate MUST confirm to preserve our American constitutional system. pic.twitter.com/cgkSn5EexF — Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) September 26, 2020
Supreme Court nomination coming THIS WEEKEND. Listen to these wise words from Amy Coney Barrett herself! pic.twitter.com/5m5sR52HOB — CatholicVote.org (@CatholicVote) September 25, 2020
How disgraceful that in 2020 we are still having a debate about whether “Catholics need not apply” to government service. — CatholicVote.org (@CatholicVote) September 25, 2020
Despite Barrett’s popularity among conservatives, some have also expressed doubts about her. Last year, conservative Catholic writer John Zmirak wrote that she was “not a safe pick” because of an article she wrote in law school with her then-professor, John Garvey, arguing that a Catholic judge would have to recuse herself when asked to impose the death penalty on someone.
While (as noted above) Barrett has presided over immigration cases without recusing herself (and has voted to uphold executions more than once), Zmirak argued that Barrett might reverse course should Catholic authorities such as Pope Francis move to make their left-wing views official Catholic doctrine.
Barrett addressed the article in her confirmation hearings for the Seventh Circuit, explaining that “I was very much the junior partner in our collaboration” and that it does not reflect “how I think about these questions today with … the benefit of 20 years of experience and also the ability to speak solely in my own voice[.] … I cannot think of any cases or category of cases in which I would feel obliged to recuse on grounds of conscience.”
On Wednesday, Zmirak wrote that Barrett has “proved better than her word” on the Seventh Circuit, leading him to “withdraw my previous questions about her fitness.”
Others have raised concerns over Barrett joining a panel ruling that denied the Illinois Republican Party’s request for an emergency stay of the governor’s 50-person limit on religious gatherings. Attorney Robert Barnes takes this as evidence she’s an “authoritarian”; Barrett-defenders such as National Review’s Ed Whelan argue that the decision merely applied the legal criteria necessary for a stay.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-26--‘All-star,’ ‘brilliant jurist’: Pro-life leaders thrilled Trump nominated Barrett to Supreme Court

September 26 , 2020 ( ) – Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett is “ an absolute all-star ” and “ a judicial role model for the next generation , ” pro-life leaders said today .
If confirmed , Barrett will replace pro-abortion Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , who died just over a week ago .
She is President Donald Trump ’ s third Supreme Court nomination during his first term in office .
Barrett is a Catholic mom of seven and former University of Notre Dame law professor , where she was part of the Faculty for Life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Susan B. Anthony List , said , “ President Trump has chosen an absolute all-star in Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as our nation ’ s newest Supreme Court justice.
” “ Amy Coney Barrett is a brilliant jurist in the mold of the late Justice Scalia , and President Trump could not have made a stronger selection to fill this Supreme Court vacancy , ” she continued .
“ We have full confidence that the pro-life Senate majority will move swiftly to confirm her before the election.
” Dannenfelser recalled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmation hearing to become a judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit .
“ An accomplished woman of bold conviction , Amy Barrett withstood outrageous personal attacks on her Catholic faith from pro-abortion senators with grace and integrity during her 2017 confirmation hearing , ” she commented .
“ Judge Barrett has shown courage , wisdom , and brilliance during her tenure on the 7th Circuit .
Her experience and expertise make her extremely qualified to serve on the nation ’ s highest court.
” Penny Nance , CEO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , rejoiced that “ President Donald Trump has , for the first time in our nation ’ s history , given conservative women a voice on the nation ’ s highest court .
Amy Coney Barrett is a constitutionalist , a top-notch legal scholar , and simply the best choice for this seat.
” “ Once again , President Donald Trump has delivered for America , and especially for women , ” she added .
“ I am honored to be here to witness this historic announcement at the White House , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work to see this nomination through a final vote.
” Nance described Barrett as “ the sort of role model we want for our daughters.
” “ We are ready to stand against the unjust and , frankly , bigoted attacks we ’ ve heard laid against Judge Barrett ’ s faith , ” Nance emphasized .
“ We hope Senate Democrats are able to pull themselves together and rise about such anti-Christian and anti-American dogmatism .
But we have already seen the table laid out by their friends in the mainstream media.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kristan Hawkins similarly characterized Barrett as “ a judicial role model for the next generation , and our team will mobilize across the country for this qualified jurist who deserves to be heard.
” “ For too long , activist judges have used the U.S. Constitution as a blank check , to be filled in on behalf of their pet causes , ” Hawkins said .
“ Case in point : Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton that created from nothing a ‘ right ’ to abortion and wiped out all abortion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activism tears at the heart of the nation as people lose trust in the law when it can be made up as you go along .
America needs jurists like Justice Antonin Scalia , who respect the law as written , and whom Judge Barrett clerked for before being confirmed to serve at the U.S. Court of Appeals.
” Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson ( and 2020 RNC speaker ) was “ thrilled ” with the nomination .
“ This is the moment that the pro-life movement and those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treasured have been waiting for , ” she said .
“ This is the fight we are more than prepared to win .
And this is a movement led in large part by strong , faithful women , just like Amy Coney Barrett , who have fought hard to get to where they are now .
It ’ s our time.
” Tony Perkins , President of the Family Reseach Council , said that Trump once again “ is following through on his promise and has selected a nominee who has a proven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barrett is a highly qualified nominee who is committed to the Constitution and understands that a judge ’ s role is not to legislate from the bench.
” “ Thanks to President Trump , we now have the opportunity after many decades to finally return lawmaking back to the legislatures that are elected by the people , ” Perkins pointed out .
“ The Left , failing to win in the court of public opinion and in legislatures , has increasingly relied on the courts to rewrite laws to suit their purposes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ among Senate Democrats that the era of legislating from the Supreme Court bench may soon be over .
That ’ s why the president ’ s judicial nominees face smears and attacks on their faith.
” Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project , a conservative think tank , focused on the fact that Barrett “ would bring a perspective to the Court which is currently absent .
She would be the only current justice who did not attend either Harvard or Yale Law School , and her educational background puts her closer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ivy League circles which have for so long dominated the high court .
In addition , Judge Barrett would also replace Justice Ginsburg as the only mother on the Court , ensuring that the working moms our country depends so much on continue to have a voice there .
”

'President Donald Trump has, for the first time in our nation’s history, given conservative women a voice on the nation’s highest court.'
September 26, 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett is “an absolute all-star” and “a judicial role model for the next generation,” pro-life leaders said today.
If confirmed, Barrett will replace pro-abortion Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died just over a week ago. She is President Donald Trump’s third Supreme Court nomination during his first term in office.
Barrett is a Catholic mom of seven and former University of Notre Dame law professor, where she was part of the Faculty for Life group.
Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of the Susan B. Anthony List, said, “President Trump has chosen an absolute all-star in Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as our nation’s newest Supreme Court justice.”
“Amy Coney Barrett is a brilliant jurist in the mold of the late Justice Scalia, and President Trump could not have made a stronger selection to fill this Supreme Court vacancy,” she continued. “We have full confidence that the pro-life Senate majority will move swiftly to confirm her before the election.”
Dannenfelser recalled the attacks Barrett endured during her 2017 confirmation hearing to become a judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
“An accomplished woman of bold conviction, Amy Barrett withstood outrageous personal attacks on her Catholic faith from pro-abortion senators with grace and integrity during her 2017 confirmation hearing,” she commented. “Judge Barrett has shown courage, wisdom, and brilliance during her tenure on the 7th Circuit. Her experience and expertise make her extremely qualified to serve on the nation’s highest court.”
Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America, rejoiced that “President Donald Trump has, for the first time in our nation’s history, given conservative women a voice on the nation’s highest court. Amy Coney Barrett is a constitutionalist, a top-notch legal scholar, and simply the best choice for this seat.”
“Once again, President Donald Trump has delivered for America, and especially for women,” she added. “I am honored to be here to witness this historic announcement at the White House, and I’m eager to get to work to see this nomination through a final vote.”
Nance described Barrett as “the sort of role model we want for our daughters.”
“We are ready to stand against the unjust and, frankly, bigoted attacks we’ve heard laid against Judge Barrett’s faith,” Nance emphasized. “We hope Senate Democrats are able to pull themselves together and rise about such anti-Christian and anti-American dogmatism. But we have already seen the table laid out by their friends in the mainstream media.”
Women for Amy! Love all of these fierce defenders of Life and Liberty! pic.twitter.com/CfQMIQ8YrE — Kristan Hawkins (@KristanHawkins) September 26, 2020
Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins similarly characterized Barrett as “a judicial role model for the next generation, and our team will mobilize across the country for this qualified jurist who deserves to be heard.”
“For too long, activist judges have used the U.S. Constitution as a blank check, to be filled in on behalf of their pet causes,” Hawkins said. “Case in point: Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton that created from nothing a ‘right’ to abortion and wiped out all abortion laws nationwide. That kind of judicial activism tears at the heart of the nation as people lose trust in the law when it can be made up as you go along. America needs jurists like Justice Antonin Scalia, who respect the law as written, and whom Judge Barrett clerked for before being confirmed to serve at the U.S. Court of Appeals.”
I also look forward to her confirmation hearing, where she’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate to the Judiciary Committee, the Senate & the American people that she’ll uphold the rule of law and interpret the Constitution according to its original meaning without fear or favor — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) September 26, 2020
Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson (and 2020 RNC speaker) was “thrilled” with the nomination. “This is the moment that the pro-life movement and those who hold all life to be dear and treasured have been waiting for,” she said. “This is the fight we are more than prepared to win. And this is a movement led in large part by strong, faithful women, just like Amy Coney Barrett, who have fought hard to get to where they are now. It’s our time.”
Tony Perkins, President of the Family Reseach Council, said that Trump once again “is following through on his promise and has selected a nominee who has a proven, originalist track record. Judge Amy Barrett is a highly qualified nominee who is committed to the Constitution and understands that a judge’s role is not to legislate from the bench.”
“Thanks to President Trump, we now have the opportunity after many decades to finally return lawmaking back to the legislatures that are elected by the people,” Perkins pointed out. “The Left, failing to win in the court of public opinion and in legislatures, has increasingly relied on the courts to rewrite laws to suit their purposes. However, the reality is sinking in among Senate Democrats that the era of legislating from the Supreme Court bench may soon be over. That’s why the president’s judicial nominees face smears and attacks on their faith.”
Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project, a conservative think tank, focused on the fact that Barrett “would bring a perspective to the Court which is currently absent. She would be the only current justice who did not attend either Harvard or Yale Law School, and her educational background puts her closer to the average American than the insular Ivy League circles which have for so long dominated the high court. In addition, Judge Barrett would also replace Justice Ginsburg as the only mother on the Court, ensuring that the working moms our country depends so much on continue to have a voice there.”
Conservative women, who support Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court, pray while touching the doors of the Court as Jacquelyn Booth cries on the ground, mourning the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. pic.twitter.com/5uTjnklLVP — Erin Schaff (@erinschaff) September 26, 2020
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September 26 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Judge Amy Coney Barrett , a Catholic mother of seven , delivered these remarks at the White House Rose Garden this evening upon being nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Donald Trump .
Thank you very much , Mr. President .
I am deeply honored by the confidence that you have placed in me .
I am so grateful to you and the First Lady , to the Vice President , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many others here for your kindness on this rather overwhelming occasion .
I fully understand that this is a momentous decision for a president .
And if the Senate does me the honor of confirming me , I pledge to discharge the responsibilities of this job to the very best of my ability .
I love the United States and I love the United States Constitution .
I am truly humbled by the prospect of serving on the Supreme Court , should I be confirmed .
I will be mindful of who came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States is still flying at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to mark the end of a great American life .
Justice Ginsburg began her career at a time when women were not welcome in the legal profession .
But she not only broke glass ceilings , she smashed them .
For that , she has won the admiration of women across the country and indeed all over the world .
She was a woman of enormous talents and consequence , and her life of public service serves as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poignant to me was her long and deep friendship with Justice Antonin Scalia , my own mentor .
Justices Scalia and Ginsburg disagreed fiercely in print without rancor in person .
Their ability to maintain a warm and rich friendship , despite their differences , even inspired an opera .
These two great Americans demonstrated that arguments , even about matters of great consequence , need not destroy affection .
In both my personal and professional relationships , I strive to meet that standard .
I was lucky enough to clerk for Justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on my life , I am very moved to have members of the Scalia family here today , including his dear wife , Maureen .
I clerked for Justice Scalia more than 20 years ago .
But the lessons I learned still resonate .
His judicial philosophy is mine , too .
A judge must apply the law as written .
Judges are not policy makers , and they must be resolute and setting aside any policy views they might hold .
The president has asked me to become the ninth justice and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to being in a group of nine : my family .
Our family includes me , my husband Jesse , Emma , Vivian , Tess , John Peter , Liam , Juliet , and Benjamin .
Vivian and John Peter , as the president said , were born in Haiti and they came to us five years apart when they were very young , and the most revealing fact about Benjamin , our youngest , is that his brothers and sisters unreservedly identify him as their favorite sibling .
Our children obviously make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am a judge , I 'm better known back home as a room parent , carpool driver , and birthday party planner .
When schools went remote last spring , I tried on another hat .
Jesse and I became co-principals of the Barrett E-Learning Academy .
And yes , the list of enrolled students was a very long one .
Our children are my greatest joy , even though they deprive me of any reasonable amount of sleep .
I could n't manage this very full life without the unwavering support of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ start of our marriage , I imagined that we would run our household as partners .
As it has turned out , Jesse does far more than his share of the work .
To my chagrin , I learned at dinner recently that my children consider him to be the better cook .
For 21 years , Jesse has asked me every single morning what he can do for me that day .
And though I almost always say , “ nothing , ” he still finds ways to take things off my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has a lot of free time .
He has a busy law practice .
It 's because he is a superb and generous husband and I am very fortunate .
Jesse and I have a life full of relationships not only with our children , but with siblings , friends and fearless babysitters , one of whom is with us today .
I am particularly grateful to my parents , Mike and Linda Coney .
I have spent the bulk of my adulthood as a Midwesterner , but I grew up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my brother and sisters can also attest , mom and dad 's generosity extends not only to us , but to more people than any of us could count .
They are an inspiration .
It is important at a moment like this to acknowledge family and friends .
But this evening , I also want to acknowledge you , my fellow Americans .
The president has nominated me to serve on the United States Supreme Court , and that institution belongs to all of us .
If confirmed , I would not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those in my own circle and certainly not for my own sake .
I would assume this role to serve you .
I would discharge the judicial oath , which requires me to administer justice without respect to persons , do equal right to the poor and rich , and faithfully and impartially discharge my duties under the United States Constitution .
I have no illusions that the road ahead of me will be easy , either for the short term or the long haul .
I never imagined that I would find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I am , I assure you that I will meet the challenge with both humility and courage .
Members of the United States Senate , I look forward to working with you during the confirmation process , and I will do my very best to demonstrate that I am worthy of your support .

'A judge must apply the law as written. Judges are not policy makers, and they must be resolute and setting aside any policy views they might hold. The president has asked me to become the ninth justice and as it happens, I'm used to being in a group of nine: my family.'
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September 26, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Judge Amy Coney Barrett, a Catholic mother of seven, delivered these remarks at the White House Rose Garden this evening upon being nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Donald Trump.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. I am deeply honored by the confidence that you have placed in me. I am so grateful to you and the First Lady, to the Vice President, and the Second Lady, and to so many others here for your kindness on this rather overwhelming occasion. I fully understand that this is a momentous decision for a president. And if the Senate does me the honor of confirming me, I pledge to discharge the responsibilities of this job to the very best of my ability. I love the United States and I love the United States Constitution.
I am truly humbled by the prospect of serving on the Supreme Court, should I be confirmed. I will be mindful of who came before me. The flag of the United States is still flying at half staff in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to mark the end of a great American life. Justice Ginsburg began her career at a time when women were not welcome in the legal profession. But she not only broke glass ceilings, she smashed them. For that, she has won the admiration of women across the country and indeed all over the world.
She was a woman of enormous talents and consequence, and her life of public service serves as an example to us all. Particularly poignant to me was her long and deep friendship with Justice Antonin Scalia, my own mentor. Justices Scalia and Ginsburg disagreed fiercely in print without rancor in person. Their ability to maintain a warm and rich friendship, despite their differences, even inspired an opera. These two great Americans demonstrated that arguments, even about matters of great consequence, need not destroy affection. In both my personal and professional relationships, I strive to meet that standard.
I was lucky enough to clerk for Justice Scalia, and given his incalculable influence on my life, I am very moved to have members of the Scalia family here today, including his dear wife, Maureen. I clerked for Justice Scalia more than 20 years ago. But the lessons I learned still resonate. His judicial philosophy is mine, too. A judge must apply the law as written. Judges are not policy makers, and they must be resolute and setting aside any policy views they might hold. The president has asked me to become the ninth justice and as it happens, I'm used to being in a group of nine: my family.
Our family includes me, my husband Jesse, Emma, Vivian, Tess, John Peter, Liam, Juliet, and Benjamin.
Vivian and John Peter, as the president said, were born in Haiti and they came to us five years apart when they were very young, and the most revealing fact about Benjamin, our youngest, is that his brothers and sisters unreservedly identify him as their favorite sibling. Our children obviously make our life very full. While I am a judge, I'm better known back home as a room parent, carpool driver, and birthday party planner. When schools went remote last spring, I tried on another hat. Jesse and I became co-principals of the Barrett E-Learning Academy. And yes, the list of enrolled students was a very long one. Our children are my greatest joy, even though they deprive me of any reasonable amount of sleep.
I couldn't manage this very full life without the unwavering support of my husband, Jesse. At the start of our marriage, I imagined that we would run our household as partners. As it has turned out, Jesse does far more than his share of the work. To my chagrin, I learned at dinner recently that my children consider him to be the better cook. For 21 years, Jesse has asked me every single morning what he can do for me that day. And though I almost always say, “nothing,” he still finds ways to take things off my plate. And that's not because he has a lot of free time. He has a busy law practice. It's because he is a superb and generous husband and I am very fortunate.
Jesse and I have a life full of relationships not only with our children, but with siblings, friends and fearless babysitters, one of whom is with us today. I am particularly grateful to my parents, Mike and Linda Coney. I have spent the bulk of my adulthood as a Midwesterner, but I grew up in their New Orleans home. And as my brother and sisters can also attest, mom and dad's generosity extends not only to us, but to more people than any of us could count. They are an inspiration. It is important at a moment like this to acknowledge family and friends. But this evening, I also want to acknowledge you, my fellow Americans. The president has nominated me to serve on the United States Supreme Court, and that institution belongs to all of us. If confirmed, I would not assume that role for the sake of those in my own circle and certainly not for my own sake.
I would assume this role to serve you. I would discharge the judicial oath, which requires me to administer justice without respect to persons, do equal right to the poor and rich, and faithfully and impartially discharge my duties under the United States Constitution.
I have no illusions that the road ahead of me will be easy, either for the short term or the long haul. I never imagined that I would find myself in this position. But now that I am, I assure you that I will meet the challenge with both humility and courage. Members of the United States Senate, I look forward to working with you during the confirmation process, and I will do my very best to demonstrate that I am worthy of your support.
Thank you.
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September 26 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Below is a transcript of President Donald Trump ’ s speech in the White House Rose Garden nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett , a Catholic , pro-life mom of seven , to the Supreme Court of the United States .
I stand before you today to fulfill one of my highest and most important duties under the United States Constitution : the nomination of a Supreme Court Justice .
This is my third such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And it is a very proud moment indeed .
Over the past week , our nation has mourned the loss of a true American legend .
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a legal giant and a pioneer for women .
Her extraordinary life and legacy will inspire Americans for generations to come .
Now we gather in the Rose Garden to continue our never-ending task of ensuring equal justice and preserving the impartial rule of law .
Today , it is my honor to nominate one of our nation 's most brilliant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court .
She is a woman of unparalleled achievement , towering intellect , sterling credentials , and unyielding loyalty to the Constitution .
Judge Amy Coney Barrett .
We 're also joined by Amy 's husband , Jesse .
Thank you , Jesse , very much .
And their seven beautiful children .
Congratulations to you all .
Very special day .
With us as well are the first lady , along with Vice President Mike Pence and his amazing wife , Karen .
Thank you very much .
Judge Barrett is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Notre Dame Law School .
At Notre Dame , she earned a full academic scholarship , served as the executive editor of the Law Review , graduated first in her class and received the law school 's award for the best record of scholarship and achievement .
Upon graduation , she became a clerk for Judge Lawrence Silberman on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia .
Amy then received one of the highest honors a young lawyer could have serving as a clerk on the Supreme Court for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respected law professor at Notre Dame wrote to Justice Scalia with a one sentence recommendation : “ Amy Coney is the best student I ever had.
” That 's pretty good .
Justice Scalia hired her shortly thereafter , and we are honored to have his wonderful wife , Maureen .
And a great secretary of labor [ Eugene Scalia ] .
Thank you very much .
Thank you , Mr. Secretary Very good genes in that family , I will say , very good genes .
Before joining the bench , Judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the University of Notre Dame Law School .
She was renowned for her scholarship , celebrated by her colleagues and beloved by her students .
Three times she was selected at Notre Dame “ Distinguished Professor of the Year.
” When I nominated Judge Barrett to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in 2017 , every law clerk from her time at the Supreme Court endorsed her and endorsed her nomination , writing , “ We are Democrats , Republicans , and Independents .
Yet we write @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be a Circuit Judge .
Professor Barrett is a woman of remarkable intellect and character .
She is eminently qualified for the job.
” And I can tell you , I did that , too .
I looked and I studied .
And you are very eminently qualified for this job .
You are going to be fantastic , really fantastic .
The entire Notre Dame law facility and faculty , everybody , everybody at that school also got so many letters , also wrote letters of support of Amy 's nomination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in effect , despite our differences , we unanimously agree that our constitutional system depends upon an independent judiciary staffed by talented people devoted to the fair and impartial administration of the rule of law .
And we unanimously agree that Amy is such a person .
For the last three years , Judge Barrett has served with immense distinction on the federal bench .
Amy is more than a stellar scholar and judge .
She 's also a profoundly devoted mother .
Her family is a core part of who Amy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her heart and adopted two beautiful children from Haiti .
Her incredible bond with her youngest child , a son with Down syndrome , is a true inspiration .
If confirmed , Justice Barrett will make history as the first mother of school-aged children ever to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court .
To her children , Emma , Vivian , Tess , John Peter , Liam , Juliet , and Benjamin : Thank you for sharing your incredible mom with our country .
Thank you very much .
Amy Coney Barrett will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Constitution , as written .
As Amy has said , being a judge takes courage .
You are not there to decide cases as you may prefer .
You are there to do your duty and to follow the law wherever it may take you .
That is exactly what Judge Barrett will do on the U.S. Supreme Court .
I want to thank the members of the Senate .
We have so many of them here today .
Thank you very much .
I see you in the audience and you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to thank you for your commitment and to providing a fair and timely hearing .
I know it will be that .
Judge Barrett was confirmed to the circuit court three years ago by a bipartisan vote .
Her qualifications are unsurpassed , unsurpassed , and her record is beyond reproach .
This should be a straightforward and prompt confirmation .
Should be very easy .
Good luck .
It 's going to be very quick .
I 'm sure it 'll be extremely noncontroversial .
We said that the last time , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you all very much .
And thank you for being here .
I further urge all members of the other side of the aisle to provide Judge Barrett with the respectful and dignified hearing that she deserves and frankly , that our country deserves .
I urge lawmakers and members of the media to refrain from personal or partisan attacks .
And the stakes for our country are incredibly high .
Rulings that the Supreme Court will issue in the coming years will decide the survival of our Second Amendment , our religious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so much more .
To maintain security , liberty and prosperity , we must preserve our priceless heritage of a nation of laws .
And there is no one better to do that than Amy Coney Barrett .
Law and Order is the foundation of the American system of justice .
No matter the issue , no matter the case before her , I am supremely confident that Judge Barrett will issue rulings based solely upon a fair reading of the law .
She will defend the sacred principle of equal justice for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ religion and creed .
Congratulations again to Judge Barrett .
I know that you will make our country very , very proud .

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September 26, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Below is a transcript of President Donald Trump’s speech in the White House Rose Garden nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett, a Catholic, pro-life mom of seven, to the Supreme Court of the United States.
I stand before you today to fulfill one of my highest and most important duties under the United States Constitution: the nomination of a Supreme Court Justice. This is my third such nomination after Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh. And it is a very proud moment indeed. Over the past week, our nation has mourned the loss of a true American legend. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a legal giant and a pioneer for women.
Her extraordinary life and legacy will inspire Americans for generations to come. Now we gather in the Rose Garden to continue our never-ending task of ensuring equal justice and preserving the impartial rule of law.
Today, it is my honor to nominate one of our nation's most brilliant and gifted legal minds to the Supreme Court. She is a woman of unparalleled achievement, towering intellect, sterling credentials, and unyielding loyalty to the Constitution. Judge Amy Coney Barrett. We're also joined by Amy's husband, Jesse. Thank you, Jesse, very much. And their seven beautiful children. Congratulations to you all. Very special day. With us as well are the first lady, along with Vice President Mike Pence and his amazing wife, Karen. Thank you very much.
Judge Barrett is a graduate of Rhodes College and the University of Notre Dame Law School. At Notre Dame, she earned a full academic scholarship, served as the executive editor of the Law Review, graduated first in her class and received the law school's award for the best record of scholarship and achievement. Upon graduation, she became a clerk for Judge Lawrence Silberman on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Amy then received one of the highest honors a young lawyer could have serving as a clerk on the Supreme Court for Justice Antonin Scalia.
A very highly respected law professor at Notre Dame wrote to Justice Scalia with a one sentence recommendation: “Amy Coney is the best student I ever had.” That's pretty good. Justice Scalia hired her shortly thereafter, and we are honored to have his wonderful wife, Maureen. And a great secretary of labor [Eugene Scalia]. Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Secretary Very good genes in that family, I will say, very good genes.
Before joining the bench, Judge Barrett spent 15 years as a professor at the University of Notre Dame Law School. She was renowned for her scholarship, celebrated by her colleagues and beloved by her students. Three times she was selected at Notre Dame “Distinguished Professor of the Year.” When I nominated Judge Barrett to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in 2017, every law clerk from her time at the Supreme Court endorsed her and endorsed her nomination, writing, “We are Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. Yet we write to support the nomination of Professor Barrett to be a Circuit Judge. Professor Barrett is a woman of remarkable intellect and character. She is eminently qualified for the job.”
And I can tell you, I did that, too. I looked and I studied. And you are very eminently qualified for this job. You are going to be fantastic, really fantastic.
The entire Notre Dame law facility and faculty, everybody, everybody at that school also got so many letters, also wrote letters of support of Amy's nomination to the 7th Circuit. They wrote, in effect, despite our differences, we unanimously agree that our constitutional system depends upon an independent judiciary staffed by talented people devoted to the fair and impartial administration of the rule of law. And we unanimously agree that Amy is such a person. For the last three years, Judge Barrett has served with immense distinction on the federal bench.
Amy is more than a stellar scholar and judge. She's also a profoundly devoted mother. Her family is a core part of who Amy is. She opened her home and her heart and adopted two beautiful children from Haiti. Her incredible bond with her youngest child, a son with Down syndrome, is a true inspiration. If confirmed, Justice Barrett will make history as the first mother of school-aged children ever to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
To her children, Emma, Vivian, Tess, John Peter, Liam, Juliet, and Benjamin: Thank you for sharing your incredible mom with our country. Thank you very much. Amy Coney Barrett will decide cases based on the text of the Constitution, as written. As Amy has said, being a judge takes courage. You are not there to decide cases as you may prefer. You are there to do your duty and to follow the law wherever it may take you.
That is exactly what Judge Barrett will do on the U.S. Supreme Court. I want to thank the members of the Senate. We have so many of them here today.
Thank you very much. I see you in the audience and you're so proud. But I want to thank you for your commitment and to providing a fair and timely hearing.
I know it will be that.
Judge Barrett was confirmed to the circuit court three years ago by a bipartisan vote. Her qualifications are unsurpassed, unsurpassed, and her record is beyond reproach. This should be a straightforward and prompt confirmation. Should be very easy. Good luck. It's going to be very quick. I'm sure it'll be extremely noncontroversial. We said that the last time, didn't we?
Well, thank you all very much. And thank you for being here. I further urge all members of the other side of the aisle to provide Judge Barrett with the respectful and dignified hearing that she deserves and frankly, that our country deserves. I urge lawmakers and members of the media to refrain from personal or partisan attacks. And the stakes for our country are incredibly high. Rulings that the Supreme Court will issue in the coming years will decide the survival of our Second Amendment, our religious liberty, our public safety, and so much more. To maintain security, liberty and prosperity, we must preserve our priceless heritage of a nation of laws. And there is no one better to do that than Amy Coney Barrett. Law and Order is the foundation of the American system of justice.
No matter the issue, no matter the case before her, I am supremely confident that Judge Barrett will issue rulings based solely upon a fair reading of the law. She will defend the sacred principle of equal justice for citizens of every race, color, religion and creed. Congratulations again to Judge Barrett. I know that you will make our country very, very proud.
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WASHINGTON , D.C. , September 26 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – President Donald Trump officially announced he intends to fill the open seat on the Supreme Court with pro-life Catholic Judge Amy Coney Barrett .
If confirmed by the Senate , the 48-year-old will take the place of pro-abortion Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg , who died on September 18 .
“ I love the United States and I love the United States Constitution , ” Barrett told the people gathered in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I am truly humbled by the prospect of serving on the Supreme Court.
” Barrett joked that “ I ’ m used to being in a group of nine : my family.
” She spoke glowingly of her husband and seven children , two of whom are adopted .
One of her children has Down syndrome .
“ Our children are my greatest joy even though they deprive me of any reasonable amount of sleep , ” Barrett joked .
“ Should I be confirmed , I will be mindful of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barrett , noting flags are still flying at half-staff for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg .
Barrett said Ginsburg “ not only broke glass ceilings , she smashed them.
” Barrett said Ginsburg was “ a woman of enormous talent and consequence ” and that she found Ginsburg ’ s famed friendship with Justice Antonin Scalia – for whom Barrett clerked – “ particularly poignant.
” They “ disagreed fiercely in print without rancor in person , ” she noted .
“ I stand before you today to fulfill one of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Trump .
“ It is a very proud moment indeed.
” Trump called Barrett “ one of our nation ’ s most brilliant and gifted legal minds.
” “ She is a woman of unparalled achievement , towering intellect , sterling credentials , ” and commitment to the Constitution , he said .
“ Her qualifications are unsurpassed , unsurpassed , and her record is beyond reproach , ” Trump praised Barrett .
“ This should be a straightforward and prompt confirmation .
Should be very easy .
Good luck .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I ’ m sure it ’ ll be extremely noncontroversial , ” Trump joked .
“ We said that the last time , didn ’ t we ?
” Barrett will be the first pro-life woman on the Supreme Court .
She will also be the only woman with children serving as a Supreme Court Justice – and the first to serve while raising school-age children .
Sonia Sotomayor , nominated by President Barack Obama , is divorced and never had any children , while Elena Kagan , also an Obama @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s children and husband were in the Rose Garden seated near First Lady Melania Trump as Barrett ’ s nomination was announced .
Maureen Scalia , wife of the late Justice Scalia , was in the Rose Garden as well .
For many years , Barrett taught law at the University of Notre Dame .
She became famous when California Senator Dianne Feinstein asked Barrett about her Catholic faith during her confirmation hearing for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in 2017 .
“ When you read your speeches , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dogma lives loudly within you , ” Feinstein had said .
“ And that ’ s of concern when you come to big issues that large numbers of people have fought for , for years , in this country.
” Barrett is widely regarded as a pro-life originalist .
She was a member of Notre Dame ’ s Faculty for Life group , signed a 2015 letter expressing “ solidarity with our sisters in the developing world against what Pope Francis has described as ‘ forms of ideological colonization which are out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is reported to have signed another letter published by Becket Law criticizing the Obama administration ’ s contraception mandate .
Barrett has been under attack from Democrats and left-wing media since before Trump announced her as an official nominee .
Democratic campaign strategist Dana Houle tweeted , “ I would love to know which adoption agency Amy Coney Barrett & her husband used to adopt the two children they brought here from Haiti.
” “ So here ’ s a Q : Does the press even investigate details of Barrett ’ s adoptions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were legit .
Many were sketchy as hell .
And if the press learned they were unethical & maybe illegal adoptions , would they report it ?
Or not [ because ] it involves her children , ” he added .
“ Would it matter if her kids were scooped up by ultra-religious Americans , or Americans weren ’ t scrupulous intermediaries & the kids were taken when there was family in Haiti ?
I dunno .
I think it does , but maybe it doesn ’ t , or shouldn ’ t. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Missouri Senator Josh Hawley posted a screenshot , commenting , “ Read this from Democrat activist & Hill staffer .
Questioning whether # AmyConeyBarrett *illegally* adopted her children from Haiti , maybe snatching them from birth parents !
This is the Dem gameplan .
Nothing but raw bigotry and hate .
I promise you , this will not stand.
” Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton tweeted , “ Disgusting .
The left now smearing Amy Coney Barrett for adopting children.
” With Amy Coney Barrett on the nation ’ s highest court , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nine Justices , the other two being Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch .
Three of the justices are currently considered to be staunch liberals : Sotomayor and Kagan , as well as Stephen Breyer , who was nominated by President Bill Clinton .
All other Justices were nominated by Republican presidents .
Chief Justice John Roberts is considered to be a swing vote , although he has repeatedly sided with the liberals , including in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius , which essentially saved Obamacare in 2012 .
Some conservatives have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s strong emphasis of precedent , leading to speculation he might not overrule the 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade , legalizing abortion .
Neil Gorsuch disappointed conservatives when writing the majority opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County earlier this year , redefining the term “ sex ” in the 1964 Civil Rights Act to mean not simply “ male ” and “ female ” as biological facts , but also “ sexual orientation ” and “ gender identity .
Josh Hammer of First Liberty Institute called the decision the “ Roe v. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barrett ’ s upcoming confirmation hearings , Hammer tweeted yesterday , “ This battle is going to make the Kavanaugh confirmation look like a cakewalk.
” “ All of the Left ’ s political warfare that you will see over the next five weeks is about protecting the ‘ right ’ to snuff out unborn children from the womb , ” he later specified .
“ All of it .
”

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WASHINGTON, D.C., September 26, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – President Donald Trump officially announced he intends to fill the open seat on the Supreme Court with pro-life Catholic Judge Amy Coney Barrett. If confirmed by the Senate, the 48-year-old will take the place of pro-abortion Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on September 18.
“I love the United States and I love the United States Constitution,” Barrett told the people gathered in the Rose Garden after Trump introduced her. “I am truly humbled by the prospect of serving on the Supreme Court.”
Barrett joked that “I’m used to being in a group of nine: my family.” She spoke glowingly of her husband and seven children, two of whom are adopted. One of her children has Down syndrome.
“Our children are my greatest joy even though they deprive me of any reasonable amount of sleep,” Barrett joked.
“Should I be confirmed, I will be mindful of who came before me,” said Barrett, noting flags are still flying at half-staff for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Barrett said Ginsburg “not only broke glass ceilings, she smashed them.” Barrett said Ginsburg was “a woman of enormous talent and consequence” and that she found Ginsburg’s famed friendship with Justice Antonin Scalia – for whom Barrett clerked – “particularly poignant.” They “disagreed fiercely in print without rancor in person,” she noted.
Scalia’s “judicial philosophy is mine, too,” Barrett said.
“I stand before you today to fulfill one of my highest and most important duties,” said Trump. “It is a very proud moment indeed.”
Trump called Barrett “one of our nation’s most brilliant and gifted legal minds.”
“She is a woman of unparalled achievement, towering intellect, sterling credentials,” and commitment to the Constitution, he said.
“Her qualifications are unsurpassed, unsurpassed, and her record is beyond reproach,” Trump praised Barrett. “This should be a straightforward and prompt confirmation. Should be very easy. Good luck. It’s going to be very quick.
“I’m sure it’ll be extremely noncontroversial,” Trump joked. “We said that the last time, didn’t we?”
Barrett will be the first pro-life woman on the Supreme Court. She will also be the only woman with children serving as a Supreme Court Justice – and the first to serve while raising school-age children.
Sonia Sotomayor, nominated by President Barack Obama, is divorced and never had any children, while Elena Kagan, also an Obama nominee, never married.
Barrett’s children and husband were in the Rose Garden seated near First Lady Melania Trump as Barrett’s nomination was announced. Maureen Scalia, wife of the late Justice Scalia, was in the Rose Garden as well.
For many years, Barrett taught law at the University of Notre Dame. She became famous when California Senator Dianne Feinstein asked Barrett about her Catholic faith during her confirmation hearing for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in 2017.
“When you read your speeches, the conclusion one draws is that the dogma lives loudly within you,” Feinstein had said. “And that’s of concern when you come to big issues that large numbers of people have fought for, for years, in this country.”
Barrett is widely regarded as a pro-life originalist. She was a member of Notre Dame’s Faculty for Life group, signed a 2015 letter expressing “solidarity with our sisters in the developing world against what Pope Francis has described as ‘forms of ideological colonization which are out to destroy the family,’” and is reported to have signed another letter published by Becket Law criticizing the Obama administration’s contraception mandate.
Barrett has been under attack from Democrats and left-wing media since before Trump announced her as an official nominee.
Democratic campaign strategist Dana Houle tweeted, “I would love to know which adoption agency Amy Coney Barrett & her husband used to adopt the two children they brought here from Haiti.”
“So here’s a Q: Does the press even investigate details of Barrett’s adoptions from Haiti? Some adoptions from Haiti were legit. Many were sketchy as hell. And if the press learned they were unethical & maybe illegal adoptions, would they report it? Or not [because] it involves her children,” he added.
“Would it matter if her kids were scooped up by ultra-religious Americans, or Americans weren’t scrupulous intermediaries & the kids were taken when there was family in Haiti? I dunno. I think it does, but maybe it doesn’t, or shouldn’t.”
While the tweets were subsequently deleted, Missouri Senator Josh Hawley posted a screenshot, commenting, “Read this from Democrat activist & Hill staffer. Questioning whether #AmyConeyBarrett *illegally* adopted her children from Haiti, maybe snatching them from birth parents! This is the Dem gameplan. Nothing but raw bigotry and hate. I promise you, this will not stand.”
Read this from Democrat activist & Hill staffer. Questioning whether #AmyConeyBarrett *illegally* adopted her children from Haiti, maybe snatching them from birth parents! This is the Dem gameplan. Nothing but raw bigotry and hate. I promise you, this will not stand pic.twitter.com/JEMqhe05dY — Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) September 26, 2020
Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton tweeted, “Disgusting. The left now smearing Amy Coney Barrett for adopting children.”
With Amy Coney Barrett on the nation’s highest court, Trump would have nominated three of the nine Justices, the other two being Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch.
Three of the justices are currently considered to be staunch liberals: Sotomayor and Kagan, as well as Stephen Breyer, who was nominated by President Bill Clinton.
All other Justices were nominated by Republican presidents. Chief Justice John Roberts is considered to be a swing vote, although he has repeatedly sided with the liberals, including in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius, which essentially saved Obamacare in 2012.
Some conservatives have also voiced concern about Brett Kavanaugh’s strong emphasis of precedent, leading to speculation he might not overrule the 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade, legalizing abortion.
Neil Gorsuch disappointed conservatives when writing the majority opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County earlier this year, redefining the term “sex” in the 1964 Civil Rights Act to mean not simply “male” and “female” as biological facts, but also “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.
Josh Hammer of First Liberty Institute called the decision the “Roe v. Wade of religious liberty.”
Speaking of Barrett’s upcoming confirmation hearings, Hammer tweeted yesterday, “This battle is going to make the Kavanaugh confirmation look like a cakewalk.”
“All of the Left’s political warfare that you will see over the next five weeks is about protecting the ‘right’ to snuff out unborn children from the womb,” he later specified. “All of it.”
Calvin Freiburger contributed to this report.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-26--Trump signs executive order to protect preemies, babies who survive abortions

WASHINGTON , D.C. , September 26 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to ensure all babies born alive , including after failed abortion attempts , receive proper medical care to survive .
“ Every infant born alive , no matter the circumstances of his or her birth , has the same dignity and the same rights as every other individual and is entitled to the same protections under Federal law , ” Trump pointed out .
He had first announced his executive order at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of laws intended to help “ protect infants born alive from discrimination in the provision of medical treatment , including infants who require emergency medical treatment , who are premature , or who are born with disabilities.
” “ Such infants are entitled to meaningful and non-discriminatory access to medical examination and services , with the consent of a parent or guardian , when they present at hospitals receiving Federal funds , ” he emphasized .
However , “ some hospitals refuse the required medical screening examination and stabilizing treatment or otherwise do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extremely premature or disabled infants , even when parents plead for such treatment.
” Many hospitals argue that treatment of babies born alive before 24 weeks of gestation is pointless because “ they believe these infants may not survive , may have to live with long-term disabilities , or may have a quality-of-life deemed to be inadequate.
” Trump countered , “ Active treatment of extremely premature infants has , however , been shown to improve their survival rates .
And the denial of such treatment , or discouragement of parents from seeking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lives of these children and may violate Federal law.
” “ It is the policy of the United States to recognize the human dignity and inherent worth of every newborn or other infant child , regardless of prematurity or disability , and to ensure for each child due protection under the law , ” the executive order stated .
Alex Azar , Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) , commented , “ HHS ’ s mission is to protect the health and well-being of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infants born prematurely and infants with disabilities.
” “ The President ’ s Executive Order is another step by the most pro-life President in American history and ensures that we provide the same protections for innocent infants who are born premature or with disabilities that we provide for every other American , ” he added .
In September 2019 , pro-life medical experts shed light on the problem of infanticide – letting babies born alive die without attempting to provide the same level of care as any other child would receive – during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robin Pierucci , a neonatologist and scholar with the pro-life Charlotte Lozier Institute ( CLI ) , elaborated on the medical standard of care that should be guaranteed to abortion survivors .
“ Neither I nor the NICU team can always ‘ fix ’ or heal the newborn little ones who come to us , ” Pierucci admitted , “ but there is no such thing as a human being who is literally worth less than another.
” “ Even if there is a decision to not resuscitate due to severe prematurity or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ‘ do not care ’ or an excuse to abandon either the baby or the mother , ” she said .
“ Care is the minimum I owe to both of them .
Whether the birth is premature or term , the people I meet are always worthy of this , without exception.
” Dr. Kathi Aultman , a retired OB/GYN and former abortionist who is also affiliated with the Charlotte Lozier Institute , testified that it was indeed possible for babies to survive a variety of abortion methods , and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multiple witnesses who have come forward and admitted that they saw babies either actively or passively killed after they survived an abortion.
” “ In Florida , a woman who had laminaria placed in her cervix to dilate it returned for her procedure , but the doctor was late , and she delivered a live baby girl at 23 weeks , ” she said .
“ A clinic owner with no medical experience sniped the cord and placed the still living baby and the placenta in a biohazard bag .
The remains were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ several calls from an informer.
” “ One night , a nursing co-worker was transporting a baby who had been aborted because he had Down syndrome to our Soiled Utility Room to die – because that ’ s where survivors were taken , ” she said .
“ I could not bear the thought of this suffering child dying alone , so I rocked him for the 45 minutes that he lived .
He was 21 to 22 weeks old , weighed about 1/2 pound , and was about the size of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move very much , expending all his energy attempting to breathe .
Toward the end he was so quiet I couldn ’ t tell if he was still alive unless I held him up to the light to see if his heart was still beating through his chest wall.
” “ From what I observed , it was not uncommon for a live aborted baby to linger for an hour or two or even longer , ” she continued .
“ One abortion survivor I was aware of lived for almost eight hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the year 2000 , four that I knew of were aborted alive .
Each of those babies – two boys and two girls – lived between 1 1/2 and three hours .
One baby was 28 weeks ’ gestation – seven months old – and weighed two pounds , seven ounces.
” At the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast earlier this week , Trump called it “ our sacrosanct moral duty ” to help children born after failed abortions survive .

‘It is the policy of the United States to recognize the human dignity and inherent worth of every newborn or other infant child, regardless of prematurity or disability.’
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 26, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to ensure all babies born alive, including after failed abortion attempts, receive proper medical care to survive.
“Every infant born alive, no matter the circumstances of his or her birth, has the same dignity and the same rights as every other individual and is entitled to the same protections under Federal law,” Trump pointed out.
He had first announced his executive order at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday.
The president referred to a number of laws intended to help “protect infants born alive from discrimination in the provision of medical treatment, including infants who require emergency medical treatment, who are premature, or who are born with disabilities.”
“Such infants are entitled to meaningful and non-discriminatory access to medical examination and services, with the consent of a parent or guardian, when they present at hospitals receiving Federal funds,” he emphasized.
However, “some hospitals refuse the required medical screening examination and stabilizing treatment or otherwise do not provide potentially lifesaving medical treatment to extremely premature or disabled infants, even when parents plead for such treatment.”
Many hospitals argue that treatment of babies born alive before 24 weeks of gestation is pointless because “they believe these infants may not survive, may have to live with long-term disabilities, or may have a quality-of-life deemed to be inadequate.”
Trump countered, “Active treatment of extremely premature infants has, however, been shown to improve their survival rates. And the denial of such treatment, or discouragement of parents from seeking such treatment for their children, devalues the lives of these children and may violate Federal law.”
“It is the policy of the United States to recognize the human dignity and inherent worth of every newborn or other infant child, regardless of prematurity or disability, and to ensure for each child due protection under the law,” the executive order stated.
Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), commented, “HHS’s mission is to protect the health and well-being of all Americans, and that means all Americans—including infants born prematurely and infants with disabilities.”
“The President’s Executive Order is another step by the most pro-life President in American history and ensures that we provide the same protections for innocent infants who are born premature or with disabilities that we provide for every other American,” he added.
In September 2019, pro-life medical experts shed light on the problem of infanticide – letting babies born alive die without attempting to provide the same level of care as any other child would receive – during a hearing on Capitol Hill.
Dr. Robin Pierucci, a neonatologist and scholar with the pro-life Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI), elaborated on the medical standard of care that should be guaranteed to abortion survivors. “Neither I nor the NICU team can always ‘fix’ or heal the newborn little ones who come to us,” Pierucci admitted, “but there is no such thing as a human being who is literally worth less than another.”
“Even if there is a decision to not resuscitate due to severe prematurity or congenital abnormality, this is never equivalent to ‘do not care’ or an excuse to abandon either the baby or the mother,” she said. “Care is the minimum I owe to both of them. Whether the birth is premature or term, the people I meet are always worthy of this, without exception.”
Dr. Kathi Aultman, a retired OB/GYN and former abortionist who is also affiliated with the Charlotte Lozier Institute, testified that it was indeed possible for babies to survive a variety of abortion methods, and that “there have been many cases and multiple witnesses who have come forward and admitted that they saw babies either actively or passively killed after they survived an abortion.”
“In Florida, a woman who had laminaria placed in her cervix to dilate it returned for her procedure, but the doctor was late, and she delivered a live baby girl at 23 weeks,” she said. “A clinic owner with no medical experience sniped the cord and placed the still living baby and the placenta in a biohazard bag. The remains were found by police a week later after several calls from an informer.”
Jill Stanek, a nurse turned pro-life activist, recounted her own story.
“One night, a nursing co-worker was transporting a baby who had been aborted because he had Down syndrome to our Soiled Utility Room to die – because that’s where survivors were taken,” she said. “I could not bear the thought of this suffering child dying alone, so I rocked him for the 45 minutes that he lived. He was 21 to 22 weeks old, weighed about 1/2 pound, and was about the size of my hand. He was too weak to move very much, expending all his energy attempting to breathe. Toward the end he was so quiet I couldn’t tell if he was still alive unless I held him up to the light to see if his heart was still beating through his chest wall.”
“From what I observed, it was not uncommon for a live aborted baby to linger for an hour or two or even longer,” she continued. “One abortion survivor I was aware of lived for almost eight hours. Of 16 babies Christ Hospital aborted during the year 2000, four that I knew of were aborted alive. Each of those babies – two boys and two girls – lived between 1 1/2 and three hours. One baby was 28 weeks’ gestation – seven months old – and weighed two pounds, seven ounces.”
At the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast earlier this week, Trump called it “our sacrosanct moral duty” to help children born after failed abortions survive.
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lifesitenews--2020-09-26--Trump hits Dems for saying ‘black lives matter,’ supporting ‘unlimited abortion of black children’

URGENT PETITION : Tell the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade !
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ATLANTA , Georgia , September 26 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – President Donald Trump called out Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden for saying “ that black lives matter , ” while failing to protect “ the most vulnerable black lives of all , unborn children.
” During remarks in Atlanta , Georgia , on Friday , Trump said that Democrats “ support the unlimited abortion of black children right up until the ninth month of pregnancy.
” According to the latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , 38 percent of abortions in 2016 were procured by black women .
At the same time , just under 15 percent of the population in the United States is black .
The CDC notes that black women had both the highest abortion rate ( 25.1 abortions per 1,000 women ages 15–44 years ) and the highest abortion ratio ( 401 abortions per 1,000 live births ) .
While the abortion numbers among black women decreased in years past , black women still account for the largest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Live Action , “ Black abortions ( 236,919 estimated ) outnumbered the top nine leading causes of death ( 235,139 ) for Black Americans combined.
” Other leading causes of death include heart diseases , diabetes , and Alzheimer ’ s .
The president yesterday also referred to Democratic Virginia Governor Ralph Northam , who last year suggested that doctors could refuse to resuscitate an infant born alive after a failed abortion “ if that ’ s what the mother and the family desire.
” “ But if you look at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ he said , ‘ The baby is born , and then they start to talk.
’ I said , ‘ Wait a minute , that ’ s not abortion .
That ’ s not abortion .
You know what that is ?
No , I call it execution.
” He explained that “ the Democrats champion Planned Parenthood , an organization founded on racism that continues to target the black community.
” Planned Parenthood was founded by Margaret Sanger , who is known for her racist remarks .
In 1939 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three or four colored ministers , preferably with social-service backgrounds , and with engaging personalities .
The most successful educational approach to the Negro is through a religious appeal.
” “ We don ’ t want the word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population , and the minister is the man who can straighten out that idea if it ever occurs to any of their more rebellious members , ” she added .
Regarding contraception , Sanger said , “ Knowledge of birth control is essentially moral .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ must lead to a higher individuality and ultimately to a cleaner race.
” “ Birth control is nothing more or less than the facilitation of the process of weeding out the unfit , of preventing the birth of defectives or of those who will become defective , ” she continued .
Trump contrasted the Democrats ’ position on abortion with that of the Republican Party .
“ Republicans believe that all human life is sacred .
At no time before has there been a clearer choice between two parties , two visions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future.
” “ Now , you know that , ” he told his audience at the event run in cooperation with Black Voices for Trump .
“ There ’ s never been a difference like this.
” Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ’ plan to undo any efforts made by the Trump administration not to finance abortions with federal money was revealed in late July .
The former vice president under President Barack Obama dedicated one section of his Agenda for Women to “ Reproductive Health , ” which is generally a reference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will work to codify Roe v. Wade , and his Justice Department will do everything in its power to stop the rash of state laws that so blatantly violate Roe v. Wade.
” Roe v. Wade is the 1973 Supreme Court ruling essentially legalizing abortion across the country under the guise of a woman ’ s right to privacy .
Biden said he wanted to repeal the Hyde Amendment , which prohibits most federal funding of abortions , by reissuing “ guidance specifying that states can not refuse Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Administration ’ s rule preventing these organizations from obtaining Title X funds.
” Planned Parenthood commits more than 345,000 abortions annually , according to its most recent annual report .
Additionally , the organization handed out more than 593,000 emergency contraception kits , commonly known as the morning-after pill , which can also cause abortions in many cases .
Biden ’ s plan would , accordingly , enable women to abort their babies using taxpayer money .
The Democratic presidential candidate , in his Agenda for Women , also vowed to rescind the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( NGOs ) not to “ perform or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning ” as a condition for receiving federal money .

Joe Biden and the Democrat party ‘support the unlimited abortion of black children right up until the ninth month of pregnancy,’ President Trump said at a Black Voices for Trump event.
URGENT PETITION: Tell the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade! Sign the petition here.
ATLANTA, Georgia, September 26, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – President Donald Trump called out Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden for saying “that black lives matter,” while failing to protect “the most vulnerable black lives of all, unborn children.”
During remarks in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Trump said that Democrats “support the unlimited abortion of black children right up until the ninth month of pregnancy.”
President @realDonaldTrump in Atlanta today: “Joe Biden and the Democrats say that Black lives matter, but they do not protect the most vulnerable Black lives of all, unborn children.”@AlvedaCKing @blkprolifewoman @ryanbomberger #ProLifeVoicesForTrump #BlackVoicesForTrump pic.twitter.com/gx6AyQLk4c — Susan B. Anthony List (@SBAList) September 25, 2020
According to the latest numbers published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 38 percent of abortions in 2016 were procured by black women. At the same time, just under 15 percent of the population in the United States is black.
The CDC notes that black women had both the highest abortion rate (25.1 abortions per 1,000 women ages 15–44 years) and the highest abortion ratio (401 abortions per 1,000 live births).
While the abortion numbers among black women decreased in years past, black women still account for the largest portion of overall abortions.
As observed by Live Action, “Black abortions (236,919 estimated) outnumbered the top nine leading causes of death (235,139) for Black Americans combined.” Other leading causes of death include heart diseases, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s.
The president yesterday also referred to Democratic Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, who last year suggested that doctors could refuse to resuscitate an infant born alive after a failed abortion “if that’s what the mother and the family desire.”
“But if you look at the governor of Virginia,” Trump commented, “he said, ‘The baby is born, and then they start to talk.’ I said, ‘Wait a minute, that’s not abortion. That’s not abortion. You know what that is? No, I call it execution.”
He explained that “the Democrats champion Planned Parenthood, an organization founded on racism that continues to target the black community.”
Planned Parenthood was founded by Margaret Sanger, who is known for her racist remarks.
In 1939, she wrote, “We should hire three or four colored ministers, preferably with social-service backgrounds, and with engaging personalities. The most successful educational approach to the Negro is through a religious appeal.”
“We don’t want the word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population, and the minister is the man who can straighten out that idea if it ever occurs to any of their more rebellious members,” she added.
Regarding contraception, Sanger said, “Knowledge of birth control is essentially moral. Its general, though prudent, practice must lead to a higher individuality and ultimately to a cleaner race.”
“Birth control is nothing more or less than the facilitation of the process of weeding out the unfit, of preventing the birth of defectives or of those who will become defective,” she continued.
Trump contrasted the Democrats’ position on abortion with that of the Republican Party. “Republicans believe that all human life is sacred. At no time before has there been a clearer choice between two parties, two visions, two philosophies, two agendas for the future.”
“Now, you know that,” he told his audience at the event run in cooperation with Black Voices for Trump. “There’s never been a difference like this.”
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ plan to undo any efforts made by the Trump administration not to finance abortions with federal money was revealed in late July.
The former vice president under President Barack Obama dedicated one section of his Agenda for Women to “Reproductive Health,” which is generally a reference to abortion. He said he “will work to codify Roe v. Wade, and his Justice Department will do everything in its power to stop the rash of state laws that so blatantly violate Roe v. Wade.”
Roe v. Wade is the 1973 Supreme Court ruling essentially legalizing abortion across the country under the guise of a woman’s right to privacy.
Biden said he wanted to repeal the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits most federal funding of abortions, by reissuing “guidance specifying that states cannot refuse Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood and other providers and reverse the Trump Administration’s rule preventing these organizations from obtaining Title X funds.”
Planned Parenthood commits more than 345,000 abortions annually, according to its most recent annual report. Additionally, the organization handed out more than 593,000 emergency contraception kits, commonly known as the morning-after pill, which can also cause abortions in many cases.
Biden’s plan would, accordingly, enable women to abort their babies using taxpayer money.
The Democratic presidential candidate, in his Agenda for Women, also vowed to rescind the Mexico City Policy requiring foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) not to “perform or actively promote abortion as a method of family planning” as a condition for receiving federal money.
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