President Donald Trump-appointed Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has made a significant shift toward the middle, a new report has claimed.
After three years on the bench, it’s becoming clear that the Supreme Court justice is much more moderate than many anticipated.
In her first two years on the court, Barrett voted with the right over 70% of the time.
But by her third year, she was voting with conservatives 56% of the time, Newsweek reported.
Barrett has showcased her independence on the bench, particularly during the court’s most recent term.
The last term involved explosive controversies about Trump, presidential immunity, and January 6.
Barrett has sided with the conservative wing on some pivotal rulings, particularly the Dobbs ruling that ended Roe v. Wade.
However, she has often beat to her own drum, leaving many court watchers surprised.
In oral arguments during Trump’s presidential immunity case, Barrett suggested that Special Counsel Jack Smith could continue prosecuting the 45th president by separating “official acts” from the indictment.
When the court rendered its opinion, Barrett disagreed with the majority’s view that “official acts” cannot be used as evidence.
“She wants to be the swing vote,” Alison LaCroix, a law professor at