Kavanaugh’s Rise Heralds New Conservative Era on Supreme Court

Brett Kavanaugh’s ascension to the U.S. Supreme Court after a bitter confirmation battle will create what is likely to be the strongest conservative majority since the New Deal.

The Senate is set to hold a final vote to confirm Kavanaugh Saturday, letting him take the bench when the court hears its next arguments on Tuesday. Kavanaugh, who overcame allegations of sexual assault and misconduct dating to his school days, will become President Donald Trump’s second appointee on the high court, joining Justice Neil Gorsuch.

The reconstituted court could roll back abortion protections, outlaw affirmative action, bolster religious rights and curb ...