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Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, during a media tour promoting her new memoir, asserted that the US Constitution remains strong and the country committed to the rule of law, despite current political divisions. She acknowledged passionate disagreements but emphasized the judiciary's continued function. Barrett, a key vote in the conservative majority, has sometimes broken ranks. While the court has yet to significantly check President Trump's agenda, Barrett downplayed concerns of a constitutional crisis, highlighting the historical nature of conflicts between the president and judiciary. Her book, "Listening to the Law," aims to improve public understanding of the court's workings. She also addressed the Dobbs v. Jackson leak, calling it a 'huge breach of trust', and defended her judicial decisions, including her vote to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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