Summary
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett described her relationships with other justices on the U.S. Supreme Court as similar to an "arranged marriage." She mentioned that although justices do not choose their colleagues, they work together for a long time and maintain a sense of collegiality despite differences.
Key Facts
- Amy Coney Barrett is a Supreme Court Justice.
- Barrett likened her relationships with other justices to an "arranged marriage."
- The U.S. Supreme Court has nine justices, with a current 6-3 conservative majority.
- Justices are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
- Supreme Court justices serve for life unless they retire, resign, or are impeached.
- Over 40% of Americans believe the Court is "too conservative," according to a recent poll.
- The justices ruled unanimously in 44% of cases in 2023.
- Proposals for Supreme Court term limits exist but none have been implemented.
