Overview

• Leaked Supreme Court documents show Barrett initially opposed hearing the Dobbs case before joining the majority that overturned Roe v. Wade.
• In concurring opinions, Barrett has directly challenged Justice Clarence Thomas’s reliance on originalism, arguing that history alone does not justify rulings.
• She has also disagreed with Justice Samuel Alito’s push for rapid conservative victories, advocating a more measured approach to landmark cases.
• President Trump has privately complained about her votes against his interests, making Barrett the GOP appointee with the highest rate of dissent from Trump-aligned positions.
• Legal analysts report that Barrett is playing an increasingly central role on the Court, as evidenced by a notable increase in her solo opinions in major decisions.