Amy Coney Barret, a famous social conservative, is likely to be picked by US President Donald Trump as the new Supreme Court justice. Barret will replace liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last Friday.'

The nomination will touch off a bitter Senate fight to get her confirmed as November's White House election looms. If she is confirmed, conservative-leaning justices will hold a 6-3 majority on America's highest court for the foreseeable future.