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Justices Barrett and Kavanaugh Urge Conservative Resilience Amid Criticism

11/8/2025

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On November 7, 2025, Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh spoke at the Federalist Society's annual convention in Washington, DC, urging conservatives to uphold principles and respond to hostility with "strength and grace."
Barrett highlighted courage for conservative women in law schools and urged personal choice in identities.
The remarks came amid low public approval for the court and criticism since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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On November 7, 2025, Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh spoke at the Federalist Society's annual convention in Washington, DC, urging conservatives to uphold principles and respond to hostility with "strength and grace."
Barrett highlighted courage for conservative women in law schools and urged personal choice in identities.
The remarks came amid low public approval for the court and criticism since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.