Justices Thomas and Alito claim same-sex marriage violates religious liberty and the court bypassed the democratic process in its 2015 decision.
Capping the number of justices would effectively hamper Democrats from trying to add additional seats to the court in 2021
Social conservatives celebrate the prospect of Amy Coney Barrett succeeding liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the U.S. Supreme Court
The 48-year old appeals judge is on record criticizing courts for ruling in favor of marriage equality and transgender rights