Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the third appointee by Donald Trump, has stirred intense reactions among his supporters this week. Despite generally aligning with Republican preferences in previous rulings, including decisions against gun control, affirmative action, and the pivotal vote against Roe v. Wade abortion protections, Barrett took an unexpected stance this week. (rawstory.com) Alongside Chief Justice John Roberts and three liberal justices, she temporarily permitted the Border Patrol to remove miles of razor wire installed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a move in defiance of federal law aimed at obstructing migrants crossing the southern border. While CBP officials argued the wire blockade hindered their duties, this ruling incited fury among MAGA supporters who rallied behind Abbott on the social media site “X.”
“In a shocking ruling today, the US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that @JoeBiden can tear down Texas barbed wire barriers installed by the Texas National Guard. ( 📈 Response of New Hampshire Voters to Trump’s Polarizing Final Statement ) Justices Roberts and Barrett sided with the Democrats,” expressed far-right activist Laura Loomer. “Not good! We are losing our country! STOP THE INVASION!” This sentiment echoed across the platform as some questioned the motivations of Justices Barrett and Roberts, alleging a violation of the Constitutional requirement to protect states “against Invasion.”
Disgraced former CBS reporter turned QAnon promoter Lara Logan added her voice to the criticism, stating, “This is all you need to know about today’s Supreme Court decision,” and linking to a post claiming the ruling contradicts the Constitution. “What do they have on Barrett and Roberts? The constitution is clear,” she questioned. The frustration was further fueled by comments like, “Told you. Laws can’t compare to a female judge’s feelings. It’s illegal to enforce immigration law because borders make Amy Coney Barrett feel sad,” posted by James Kirkpatrick, whose handle includes the white supremacist site VDARE.
Criticism intensified with sentiments such as, “Once again Amy Coney Barrett was a huge mistake and we all kinda knew this when we saw she had two adopted foreign children,” from an account calling itself “Arisophanes.” Morning talk radio host Kenny Webster expressed disappointment, saying, “Amy Coney Barrett sold us out. So much for states rights.” The discontent extended to doubts about the Supreme Court’s alignment with Trump, as “MAGA Elvis” lamented, “The next busload of illegals Greg Abbott sends north should go right to Amy Coney Barrett’s front door. ( 🔗 The Biden Administration Reportedly Spent More Than $136 Billion Amidst Bypassing Legal Challenges ) The one after that too. What a disgrace,” echoed talk radio host Gerry Callahan.
This unexpected divergence in Barrett’s decision-making has sparked intense emotional reactions from Trump’s supporters, revealing deep divisions and dissatisfaction within the conservative base. As the complexities of immigration policy intersect with political allegiance, Barrett’s role in this particular ruling has ignited a passionate debate within the politically mature audience in the USA. ( 🔗 Biden Plans Tax Increase to Support Social Security Amid Polling Challenges Against Trump Before General Election )
