Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Battle Already Marked By ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Protesters
Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThe start of Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing on Monday has already attracted protests outside the Capitol, including a group of women dressed in the red habits borrowed from the television adaptation of The Handmaid’s Tale.Barrett is expected to offer praise for her mentor, the late Justice Antonin Scalia, during the hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. She is also likely to be challenged on her views on healthcare.A transcript of Barrett’s anticipated remarks was released to the media on Sunday.