U.S. President Donald Trump named Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his candidate for the U.S. Supreme Court, and is trying to force her confirmation before the November presidential election.

The move comes as Democrats continue to call for a pause to the process due to the election being less than 40 days away, saying the nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg should be named by the winner of the election.

Jennifer Johnson reports on what Coney Barrett's nomination means for America's highest court and why Democrats fear the decision could alter it for years.

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