Amy Coney Barrett just made a move that's shaking up the Supreme Court—here are 5 things you need to know.
- She cast the deciding vote in a major religious liberty case, siding with a Christian web designer who refused to create wedding websites for same-sex couples, signaling a shift in how the Court interprets free speech.
- Barrett's vote broke a 6-3 conservative majority she's part of, with the ruling potentially allowing businesses to deny services based on religious beliefs, sparking nationwide debate.
- This decision came despite Barrett's previous confirmation hearing promises to be impartial—critics say it shows her judicial philosophy prioritizing religion over equality.
- Legal analysts predict this will flood lower courts with similar discrimination cases, from photographers to bakers, testing the limits of protections for LGBTQ+ rights.
- The move has ignited a political firestorm, with 2024 candidates on both sides using Barrett's name to rally voters, making her the most talked-about justice this week.