MAGA Faces Challenges as Tensions Rise With Supreme Court Judge

WHO:

Alternet - Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett ruled against President Trump’s executive order in the birthright citizenship case.

Alternet - Vice President JD Vance criticized birthright citizenship.

Alternet - Republican Senator Eric Schmitt (Mo) expressed disapproval of Barrett's ruling.

Alternet - GOP Representative Abe Hamadeh (Az) commented on the implications of Barrett's decision.

WHAT:

Alternet - A new Economist/YouGov poll shows that Barrett has the lowest polling of any Supreme Court justice.

Alternet - The Supreme Court has an approval rating of only 36 percent among American adults.

Vox - The Supreme Court is disapproved by 80 percent of Democrats.

Alternet - Barrett agreed that birthright citizenship is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.

Alternet - Republican Senator Eric Schmitt described Barrett's opinion as a “shockingly wrong opinion.”

WHERE:

Alternet - The context of the ruling pertains to U.S. federal law regarding birthright citizenship.

WHEN:

Alternet - Future Republican White Houses are expected to closely vet judicial nominees regarding their stance on birthright citizenship.

WHY:

Alternet - Barrett's ruling has led to criticism from conservatives who feel she is not aligned with the current Republican Party's views on immigration and election law.

Alternet - The GOP's dissatisfaction stems from Barrett's perceived lack of fidelity to Trump.

HOW:

Alternet - The criticism of Barrett is part of a broader trend of conservatives attacking her for her judicial decisions.

(UPDATED July 8, 2026 18:25 UTC)

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has ruled against President Trump’s executive order concerning birthright citizenship, a decision that has drawn criticism from Vice President JD Vance and Republican Senator Eric Schmitt, who called it a “shockingly wrong opinion.” In light of this ruling, a new Economist/YouGov poll reveals that Barrett has the lowest approval rating among Supreme Court justices, contributing to an overall disapproval rating of 80 percent among Democrats for the Court itself. This dissatisfaction from conservatives highlights a growing concern that Barrett is not aligned with the current Republican Party's views on immigration and election law, prompting future Republican administrations to carefully vet judicial nominees on these issues.