Chief Justice John Roberts and others asked a lawyer for Trump about the fact that in Clinton v. Jones, the court allowed a private citizen to bring a civil suit against a sitting president. Tags Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation hearing Senate Judiciary Committee Supreme Court During questioning, Democrats zeroed in on healthcare and fears that Barrett may provide a decisive vote in striking down the ACA when a Republican-led legal challenge comes before the high court the week after the Nov. 3 election. The first witness panel Thursday included legal experts from the American Bar Association to speak to Barrett's qualifications. Nov. 12 (UPI) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic surges again in the U.S., churches are fighting state and local orders that cap attendance at services at lower numbers than at nonreligious places and events, such as stores and protests. Georgia begins statewide hand recount of all election votes, Puerto Rico officials find almost 200 cases of uncounted ballots, President-elect Joe Biden's 48-year career in government. Pool Photo by Jacquelyn Martin/UPI |, Kristen Clarke testifies via video during the, Supporters rally in support of Barrett's nomination outside the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., during the committee's final day of hearings. Please note: In view of the current circumstances, regarding Coronavirus COVID-19, every effort is being made to provide a satisfactory streaming service of the Supreme Court judgments and hearings. pic.twitter.com/PNZeSJLZLN. Pool Photo By Tom Williams/UPI |, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks with a tweet displayed from President Donald Trump during the hearing. Known for staying silent during proceedings, Clarence chimed in with multiple questions. The President's lawyers on Tuesday underlined the idea that investigations and the prosecution of President Trump while in office could interfere with him leading the country. Under federal law, most crimes have a five-year window in which they can be prosecuted. U.S. churches challenge COVID-19 orders that limit crowds. Some context: The theory has popped up over and over again in the last three years —while special counsel Robert Mueller considered subpoenaing Trump; when the Justice Department weighed the evidence that Trump obstructed the Russia investigation; when the Senate took up Trump's impeachment proceeding; and now with the New York district attorney's investigation into him. Some context: New York prosecutors are currently investigating whether Trump and his company violated any state laws, before Trump became president, by paying hush-money to women who alleged affairs with Trump. Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Former Louisville, Ky., police detective Brett Hankison was accused of sexually assaulting a woman in April 2018 in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI |, Another record: U.S. adds 143,000 COVID-19 cases, deaths spike. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI |, Amy Coney Barrett is sworn in as a U.S. Supreme Court justice in a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday, October 26, 2020. And the court’s just entered the radio age this month. Justice Elena Kagan called out the argument, which Sekulow has been steadfast in since he began arguing today. Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc. v. Marcel Fashions Group, Inc. GE Energy Power Conversion France SAS, Corp. v. Outokumpu Stainless USA, LLC, New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. City of New York, Intel Corp. Investment Policy Comm. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., unsuccessfully sought a postponement, calling the nomination a "sham process.". Pool Photo by Erin Schaff/UPI |, Barrett (C) meets with Pence (L) and McConnell. CITGO Asphalt Refining Co. v. Frescati Shipping Co. Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of Univ. Oct. 15 (UPI) -- Overruling Democratic objections, the Republican majority of the Senate judiciary committee on Thursday said the panel will vote next week whether to advance the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for a full floor vote.