Based on his religious rulings, President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch could find himself at odds with the president particularly over the executive order restricting refugees and immigrants, who are mostly Muslim, says CQ Roll Call’s Legal Affairs writer Todd Ruger.

Show Notes:

• Grassley Outlines Timeline for Confirming Trump’s SCOTUS Nominee 
• Trump’s Supreme Court Pick: A Solidly Conservative Career
• Neil Gorsuch Nominated by Trump for U.S. Supreme Court 

It’s Judge Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court. Was voice voted through to the 10th Circuit based in Denver. pic.twitter.com/DKikmkkmlu

— Todd Ruger (@ToddRuger) February 1, 2017

How long has the vacant seat on SCOTUS been empty? 353 days | via @shmcminn pic.twitter.com/Kn1Hg9yRJ3

— CQ Now (@CQnow) February 1, 2017

Here’s the WH list of everyone from outside groups who attended Trump’s #SCOTUS confirmation meeting today. pic.twitter.com/1oHTmTqU1l

— Christina Wilkie (@christinawilkie) February 1, 2017