Amy Coney Barrett has been

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sworn in as a Supreme Court justice after

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Republicans overpowered Democratic

opposition 52-48 in the US Senate.

She took the oath in front of the White

House, promising to act "without any fear

or favour for her own beliefs or for other

branches of government.

Donald Trump paid tribute to the judge

and called her swearing in a "momentous

day for America'".

A committed Catholic and mother of

seven, Ms Barrett's confirmation opens

up potential new rulings on abortion, gay

marriage and Obamacare, as the court

now has a solid conservative majority.