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202053 minPG-13documentary

Supreme Revenge

202053 minPG-13documentary

The intense politicization of Supreme Court confirmations, highlighted by Brett Kavanaugh's hearings, reveals a decades-long battle for judicial control.

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Channel: FRONTLINE PBS | Official

Supreme Revenge

2020• 53 minPG-13

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The intense politicization of Supreme Court confirmations, highlighted by Brett Kavanaugh's hearings, reveals a decades-long battle for judicial control.

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The Supreme Court confirmation process has evolved into a battleground of partisan conflict, shaped by decades of political grievances. Key figures like Brett Kavanaugh and Robert Bork exemplify the intense scrutiny and division that now characterize these hearings. This investigation highlights how the transformation of the Court reflects broader shifts in American politics, revealing the long-standing tensions that have culminated in the current state of judicial nominations. Insights from new interviews and reporting on Amy Coney Barrett's nomination further illuminate this ongoing struggle.

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