Critics of Amy Coney Barrett posted TikTok videos and took to the streets to show how outraged they are with her confirmation to the Supreme Court, with one woman even threatening to kill Barrett.
“Oh, I’m gonna f—–g kill this bitch. FBI, if you’re watching this, I’m taking this motherfucker down,” one woman said in a video posted to TikTok.
Others posted videos denouncing the confirmation as a death knell for women’s rights and gay rights.
.@JoshHelfgott ：⁉️Do you live in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, Texas or Wisconsin? If so your state will DECIDE this election & you MuST VOTE!!!!! #SupremeCourtConfirmation #SCOTUS pic.twitter.com/DmADmSf2yx
— ? GoodTroubleNancy? (@katsndogs) October 27, 2020
“This is not a democracy … This is fascism!” one protester shouted outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Monday evening.
Anti-ACB protester shouts at the Capitol building: “This is not a democracy…This is fascism!” pic.twitter.com/4mQgYNafI9
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) October 27, 2020
The outrage extended to those within government, including to Sen. Ed Markey, who attacked Barrett’s judicial philosophy of originalism as “racist” and “sexist.”
“Originalism is racist. Originalism is sexist. Originalism is homophobic. Originalism is just a fancy word for discrimination,” he tweeted.
Originalism is racist. Originalism is sexist. Originalism is homophobic. Originalism is just a fancy word for discrimination.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 26, 2020
Markey also tweeted his support for expanding the Supreme Court, saying it “must” be done.
We must expand the Supreme Court.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 26, 2020
Sen. Mazie Hirono slammed Barrett’s nomination Monday, replying “hell no” when casting her vote on the confirmation.
Stay classy, Mazie Hirono … pic.twitter.com/ViobYBWNBb
— Scott Morefield (@SKMorefield) October 27, 2020
Many in Hollywood also voiced their outrage, with some using the confirmation to urge voters to cast ballots for Joe Biden.
Now more than ever: women’s rights are on the ballot. That’s why I’m voting for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. If you haven’t voted yet, make your plan to vote today: https://t.co/dGrHDSzWu0 pic.twitter.com/D6gaM4M1PO
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 27, 2020
New Supreme Court Crazy’s 1st Case,May Decide Presidency. One Week After Election She’ll Vote Down Affordable Care Act,No Preexisting Condts.She’ll Keep Trump’s Taxes Hidden, Bring Up ROE V.WADE. Undo & Vote Against LGBTQ Rights,& ON& ON. VOTE NOW,OUR LIVES DEPEND ON YOUR VOTE
— Cher (@cher) October 27, 2020
not shred of doubt that this woman has total contempt of other women who demand #reproductivejustice she will do anything to destroy #LGBTQ marriage & protection, she is controlled by her religious dogma & has relented all sense of intellectual acuity we need to brace ourselves https://t.co/H71B3ZzFfg
— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) October 26, 2020
Immediately after being sworn in, our latest Supreme Court Justice attends a campaign event for a disgraceful desperate Sociopath. The Corruption is shameless.
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) October 27, 2020
Barrett was sworn in on Monday evening by Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas at the White House, where President Trump lauded her.
“Over the past few weeks, the entire world has seen Justice Barrett’s deep knowledge, tremendous poise, and towering intellect. She answered questions for hours on end,” Trump said during the event.
“Throughout her entire confirmation, her impeccable credentials were unquestioned, unchallenged, and obvious to all. Justice Barrett earned a full academic scholarship to Notre Dame Law School, graduated first in her class, and served as a clerk for Justice Antonin Scalia. She was a beloved professor at Notre Dame Law School for 15 years before I very proudly appointed her to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in 2017. The American people have been profoundly impressed to learn of her achievements, her compassion, her generosity, her faith, and her sterling character,” Trump added.
Barrett also delivered remarks Monday, thanking the Senate for the confirmation, as well as receiving support from others.
“My fellow Americans, even though we judges don’t face elections, we still work for you. It is your Constitution that establishes the rule of law and the judicial independence that is so central to it. The oath that I have solemnly taken tonight means at its core that I will do my job without any fear or favor and that I will do so independently of both the political branches and of my own preferences. I love the Constitution and the Democratic Republic that it establishes, and I will devote myself to preserving it. Thank you,” she said.
