Amy Coney Barrett is in the news for her role in key Supreme Court cases challenging Trump’s executive powers and policies. She’s been on the court since 2020.
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case involving Damon Landor, who seeks damages after prison guards cut his dreadlocks in 2020, violating his Rastafari religious beliefs. The case tests whether inmates can sue for religious rights violations under federal law. A decision is expected by spring 2026.