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A former Notre Dame law professor, she was a close friend of law professor Nicole Garnett, who led the drive for faith-based charter schools.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett is a longtime friend of Notre Dame law professor Nicole Garnett, who has been a leading advocate for religious charter schools.

She didn’t give an explanation, but I think it’s because one of her close friends worked closely on the case: Nicole Garnett, a former colleague at University of Notre Dame Law School.

During the 35-minute hearing on Friday, Judge Margaret Garnett attempted to co-ordinate a pre-trial schedule, while Mr Mangione's lawyers continued to raise objections to his indictments on both federal and state charges in New York.

Judge Garnett asked prosecutors to write a letter within seven days explaining how Mr Mangione would be ensured access to a separate phone line to make privileged calls with his legal team.