Kavanaugh then stressed that he was not expressing his personal views in the email. He was writing on the likelihood of the Court reversing its decision. Throughout the hearings, he has said that it is difficult to change such precedents. He did not say whether he would try to change the precedent or not, nor did he say what his opinion is on abortion rights. Kavanaugh has been careful to keep the conversation limited to his legal opinions. He said, “Roe v. Wade is an important precedent of the Supreme Court.”
Kavanaugh’s Answers on Presidential Authority
As a nominee of President Donald Trump, senators wanted to know whether Kavanaugh would excuse himself from any cases involving the president. They referred specifically to Robert Mueller’s ongoing investigation regarding possible collusion between Trump and Russia.
Kavanaugh did not state whether he would recuse himself. He did, however, stress that the judicial branch of the government is independent of the executive branch. Kavanaugh stated, “The way we stand up is by deciding cases and controversies independently without fear or favor,” Kavanaugh said.
On the Docket for Friday
The Senate will hear testimony from approximately 25 people on Friday. Those opposed to Kavanaugh include John Dean and Rochelle Garza. Dean served as White House counsel under President Richard Nixon. He cooperated with prosecutors in the Watergate investigation. Garza is the legal guardian of an immigrant teenager. Kavanaugh tried to delay the teenager’s abortion last year based on her status as a minor.
