Brett Kavanaugh’s Quotes Reveal His Stance on the Environment

July 10, 2018, 6:39 PM UTC

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh‘s previous opinions are drawing intense scrutiny for a glimpse into how he would rule on the nation’s high court.

The former clerk for Justice Anthony Kennedy has authored more than 300 opinions and dissents during his 12-year career on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

“My judicial philosophy is straightforward,” Kavanaugh said during his nomination acceptance speech July 9. “A judge must be independent and must interpret the law, not make the law.”

An examination of notable quotes from Kavanaugh’s higher-profile cases give some indication of how he ...

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