Tag: Merrick Garland

even before Obama had named Garland, and in fact only hours after Scalia’s death was announced, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declared any appointment by the sitting president to be null and void. He said the next Supreme Court justice should be chosen by the next president — to be elected later that year. via… Continue reading What Happened With Merrick Garland In 2016 And Why It Matters Now