Who will replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Amy Coney Barrett, Barbara Lagoa & others on Trump’s SCOTUS seat shortlist
WITH the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday, questions have already been raised as to who will fill the "notorious" justice's shoes.
As Democrats and Republicans debate over whether Donald Trump should nominate a pick during the election year – with November 3 just weeks away – the president has already revealed a shortlist of possible nominees.
Trump said at a rally in North Carolina on Saturday he will choose a female as his pick for the next Supreme Court justice – and a few names are reportedly at the top of the list.
Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa are said to be among the top contenders as the next SCOTUS justice nominee.
Who is Amy Coney Barrett?
Amy Coney Barrett, 48, was raised in New Orleans, reported.
Barrett is a devout Catholic, and is strongly anti-abortion.
She said, however, she "would never impose my own personal convictions upon the law," The Post reported.
Speaking of Barrett, Trump said she is "very highly respected."
Lagoa had her own private practice from 1992-2003, before serving as the Assistant US attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
Allison Jones Rushing, who served as a clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, is also up for consideration, the Associated Press reported.
As Trump said a female would be his top pick, at least one male – Judge Amul Thapar – was also said to be up for consideration, The Associated Press reported.
How are the Supreme Court justices appointed?
A president nominates a candidate to be a Supreme Court justice.
The nominee then goes through a confirmation hearing with the Senate.
After the nominees' hearings, a judge is confirmed by the Senate.
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Days before her death, Ginsburg told her granddaughter Clara Spera she does not want her seat on the Supreme Court filled until a new president is in office," reported.
"My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed," Ginsburg said.