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Title: US Senate elevates Ohio judge staunchly against abortion to federal bench
Post by: Sarah B on September 15, 2026, 11:46:14 PM
Post by: Sarah B on September 15, 2026, 11:46:14 PM
Title: US Senate elevates Ohio judge staunchly against abortion to federal bench
Link To: Article (https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-senate-elevates-ohio-judge-staunchly-against-abortion-federal-bench-2026-09-15/)
Author: Nate Raymond
Date: September 15, 2026 5:02 PM UTC
Trigger Warning: None
Brief summary of the article
The U.S. Senate voted 52-45 to confirm Ohio appeals court Judge Matthew Byrne to a lifetime position on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Byrne has previously expressed opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage, while telling senators that his judicial record shows he applies binding precedent.
Main Points of the Article
"During his judicial campaign, Byrne openly embraced conservative positions, particularly on abortion."
"Asked about his response, Byrne wrote that his record "reveals that I consistently apply binding precedent.""
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Sarah B
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Link To: Article (https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-senate-elevates-ohio-judge-staunchly-against-abortion-federal-bench-2026-09-15/)
Author: Nate Raymond
Date: September 15, 2026 5:02 PM UTC
Trigger Warning: None
Brief summary of the article
The U.S. Senate voted 52-45 to confirm Ohio appeals court Judge Matthew Byrne to a lifetime position on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Byrne has previously expressed opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage, while telling senators that his judicial record shows he applies binding precedent.
Main Points of the Article
"During his judicial campaign, Byrne openly embraced conservative positions, particularly on abortion."
"Asked about his response, Byrne wrote that his record "reveals that I consistently apply binding precedent.""
Best Wishes Always
Sarah B
Global Moderator
@Jessica_Rose @Lori Dee
Title: Re: US Senate elevates Ohio judge staunchly against abortion to federal bench
Post by: Lori Dee on September 16, 2026, 12:01:33 AM
Post by: Lori Dee on September 16, 2026, 12:01:33 AM
Quote from: Sarah B on September 15, 2026, 11:46:14 PM"Asked about his response, Byrne wrote that his record "reveals that I consistently apply binding precedent."
Yes, it was settled case law in 1810, so it is legal precedent.