Amy Coney Barrett
Appointed by Donald Trump
Confirmed in 2020
Biography
Justice Barrett has served on the Supreme Court since 2020. She previously served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and taught at Notre Dame Law School.
Ideology Score
Conservative
Based on Martin-Quinn Score Analysis
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Years on Court
6
Since 2020
Appointed By
Donald Trump
2020
Notable Rulings
Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta
2021
Ruled California cannot require charities to disclose major donors.
Read OpinionBiden v. Nebraska
2023
Joined the majority striking down student loan forgiveness.
Read OpinionStudents for Fair Admissions v. Harvard
2023
Joined the majority striking down affirmative action in college admissions.
Read OpinionCareer Path
Justice Antonin Scalia, SCOTUS
Miller Cassidy Larroca & Lewin
Notre Dame Law School
U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States · 2020–Present
⚠️ Controversies & Allegations (2)
Rushed Confirmation — 27 Days Before Election
Barrett was confirmed 52–48 on Oct. 26, 2020 — 8 days before the election — after Republicans refused to consider Merrick Garland 10 months before the 2016 election, citing the 'Biden Rule.'
Source: Congressional Record, 2020
People of Praise Membership
Barrett's membership in the charismatic Catholic group 'People of Praise,' which has traditional views on gender roles, raised questions during confirmation. Barrett declined to discuss it in detail.
Source: Senate Judiciary Committee, 2020
Financial Disclosures
Annual financial disclosure reports as required by the Ethics in Government Act.