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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Justice Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in on Saturday. Northwestern students on both sides of the aisle had mixed reactions to his confirmation.

Student reactions to Kavanaugh confirmation echo a polarizing process

October 7, 2018

After weeks of breaking news notifications about the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Saturday’s announcement abruptly put an end to an intense confirmation process. In...

Christine Blasey Ford, center, is sworn in before testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27. Ford is one of three women to accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.

Durbin expresses support of Ford, FBI investigation into Kavanaugh

September 30, 2018

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said he will oppose the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court on Friday, speaking alongside other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Durbin...

Supreme Court Associate Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Schakowsky stands by Kavanaugh accusers, calls for delay in confirmation

September 26, 2018

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) on Wednesday expressed her support of Christine Blasey Ford, the professor who is accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. “I applaud her...

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