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Justice Barrett Advocates Civil Discourse, Constitutional Integrity

9/15/2025

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Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke at Notre Dame to promote her book “Listening to the Law.”
The event opened with a prayer for victims of recent violence, including Charlie Kirk.
Barrett criticized political violence and stressed the need for civil disagreement.
She advocated for overturning precedents misaligned with the Constitution and emphasized separating personal beliefs from judicial decisions.
Barrett aims to enhance civic education about the court and values collegiality among justices.

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Story summary

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett spoke at Notre Dame to promote her book “Listening to the Law.”
The event opened with a prayer for victims of recent violence, including Charlie Kirk.
Barrett criticized political violence and stressed the need for civil disagreement.
She advocated for overturning precedents misaligned with the Constitution and emphasized separating personal beliefs from judicial decisions.
Barrett aims to enhance civic education about the court and values collegiality among justices.