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On guns, abortion, high court could become more conservative
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WASHINGTON – If Congress confirms President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Supreme Court would become more conservative, and also perhaps more ready to tackle certain hot-button issues like abortion and guns.
Chief Justice John Roberts would also likely become less able to steer the outcome in divisive cases.Ginsburg, who died last week at 87, was the leader of the liberal wing of the court, which had been split 5-4 between conservatives and liberals.
Roberts had, on occasion, sided with the liberals. But if Trump fills Ginsburg's seat, there will be six conservative justices, three of them appointed by him.Here are several big issues that are poised to come before the justices where a more solidly.
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