President Donald Trump nominates Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court

United States President Donald Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Her nomination came after the demise of longtime Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a staunch liberal, on September 18.

Republican Senate leadership has vowed to move ahead with a confirmation vote before the November 3 presidential election. Democrats, meanwhile have said whoever wins the election should pick the next justice.