Amy Coney Barrett Is Confirmed. Does the Law Even Matter Anymore?

It's official. With the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court today, conservatives now have a 6-3 majority and a death-grip on the institution. What now?

Amy Coney Barrett meets with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on September 29, 2020 in Washington, DC. Photo by Susan Walsh-Pool/Getty Images

It’s official. With the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court today, conservatives now have a 6-3 majority and a death-grip on the institution and the law. But as grim as things seem, all is not lost. On this special episode of Boom! Lawyered, Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy explain how Barrett’s appointment will impact our rights immediately and what progressives can do to fight back.