Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett talk before President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 7, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Barrett, who sat on stage next to Justice Brett Kavanaugh as they addressed hundreds of lawyers and law students attending the dinner, said one of the "most moving things" was Erika Kirk "forgiving her husband's murderer."
Her remarks came in response to a question from a student about how conservatives should navigate campus politics in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who was killed while speaking onstage at a university in Utah.
"I think that when you see the poison, when you see the anger, when you see the backlash that led to Charlie Kirk's murder, I think meeting it with strength and grace, not cowering, not saying, 'I'm going to be silent.' I think you still say what you're going to say," Barrett said.
Students previously spoke to Fox News Digital about his death, which sent shockwaves across the U.S., and especially on college campuses, where administrators and students alike cited increased fears of an uptick in violence.
Federalist Society presidents and other young conservatives interviewed said they were worried about their own safety and had fears of a broader chilling effect if they were to avoid hosting controversial speakers or events that invite spirited debate.
ERIKA KIRK, AHEAD OF MEMORIAL SERVICE, INSPIRES CHRISTIAN STAFFER TO REMAIN 'ROOTED IN FAITH'
A suspect attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on June 8, 2022. (Reuters)
Kavanaugh said he has looked to the Catholic hymn "Be Not Afraid" for inspiration.
"I think about that, the principle of ‘being not afraid,' to make the right decision," he told the audience.
"Be not afraid to stand up for your principles. Be not afraid to resist peer pressure. Be not afraid to pursue what you know is right, even when you're going to get criticized for it," he said.
"I think about those words a lot going through life."
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Their discussion was part of the Federalist Society's Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner, and was moderated by U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, a Trump appointee.
Their colleague Samuel Alito was also in attendance, as was Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Ashley Oliver is a reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business, covering the Justice Department and legal affairs. Email story tips to ashley.oliver@fox.com.
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