Amy Coney Barrett appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States: 5 facts about her
9 april 2025 в 06:13
In October 2020, Amy Coney Barrett was appointed to the United States Supreme Court and took the oath that evening after the Senate voted 52−48. After this, she said, «A judge declares independence not only from Congress and the President, but also from private beliefs that might otherwise move her».
Donald Trump made the decision live at 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Taking the stage with Amy Coney Barrett by his side, Trump addressed the crowd. «This is my third such appointment… and it is truly a proud moment. Over the past week, our nation has mourned the loss of a true American legend, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg», - he said, continuing to praise Amy. «We are gathered to continue our endless task of ensuring equal justice. It is my honor to appoint one of the brightest and most gifted legal minds in our country. She is a woman of achievements, with impeccable credentials and a dedication to the constitution — Judge Amy Coney Barrett», - he said.
«Her qualifications are impeccable, and her record is beyond doubt. This should be simple and quick», - he added, describing her various accomplishments. «I know you will make our country very, very proud… at Notre Dame, she was beloved by her students. Three times her students named her professor of the year. She is a woman of outstanding intellect», - he also said.
«Thank you so much, Mr. President. I am so grateful… I fully understand that this is an important decision for the president», - Amy said in her own speech. «If I am confirmed, I promise to do this job to the best of my ability. I love the United States and the constitution, I am truly humbled. If confirmed, I will remember those who came before me», - she said, paying tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Donald Trump revealed his plan to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died at the age of 87 after battling cancer. Her death gave the president a rare opportunity to appoint a third candidate to the Supreme Court in just one term, and he published a list of his top candidates. «It will be a woman — a very talented, very brilliant woman», - Trump said at a rally on September 19. «I think it should be a woman. I really love women more than men». Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised to hold a vote on her replacement, and the current favorite is Amy Coney Barrett. Here are 5 things to know about her:
She is a devout Catholic and has previously stated that «life begins at conception». She has also said that judges should not strictly adhere to Supreme Court decisions, and some critics believe this could open the door for her to vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, given her anti-abortion views. Amy is also an «originalist», - meaning she believes that her decisions and interpretation of the constitution should align with how she believes the Founders understood it. She also signed a joint letter in 2015, asserting that marriage is based on the inseparable bond between a man and a woman.
She was confirmed to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2017. During her confirmation hearing, she faced questioning from Senate Judiciary Committee Senator Dianne Feinstein, after she asked whether her religious views would influence her legal decisions. «The dogma lives loudly within you, and that’s of concern when you come to big issues that large numbers of people have fought for years in this country», - Dianne said, to which Amy replied, «It is never appropriate for a judge to impose that judge’s personal convictions, whether they derive from faith or anywhere else, on the law».
At 48 years old, she will become the youngest Supreme Court Justice if appointed and confirmed. She will also be the fifth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court, and could hold her position for decades
Donald Trump made the decision live at 5:00 pm Eastern Time on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Taking the stage with Amy Coney Barrett by his side, Trump addressed the crowd. «This is my third such appointment… and it is truly a proud moment. Over the past week, our nation has mourned the loss of a true American legend, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg», - he said, continuing to praise Amy. «We are gathered to continue our endless task of ensuring equal justice. It is my honor to appoint one of the brightest and most gifted legal minds in our country. She is a woman of achievements, with impeccable credentials and a dedication to the constitution — Judge Amy Coney Barrett», - he said.
«Her qualifications are impeccable, and her record is beyond doubt. This should be simple and quick», - he added, describing her various accomplishments. «I know you will make our country very, very proud… at Notre Dame, she was beloved by her students. Three times her students named her professor of the year. She is a woman of outstanding intellect», - he also said.
«Thank you so much, Mr. President. I am so grateful… I fully understand that this is an important decision for the president», - Amy said in her own speech. «If I am confirmed, I promise to do this job to the best of my ability. I love the United States and the constitution, I am truly humbled. If confirmed, I will remember those who came before me», - she said, paying tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Donald Trump revealed his plan to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died at the age of 87 after battling cancer. Her death gave the president a rare opportunity to appoint a third candidate to the Supreme Court in just one term, and he published a list of his top candidates. «It will be a woman — a very talented, very brilliant woman», - Trump said at a rally on September 19. «I think it should be a woman. I really love women more than men». Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell promised to hold a vote on her replacement, and the current favorite is Amy Coney Barrett. Here are 5 things to know about her:
She is a devout Catholic and has previously stated that «life begins at conception». She has also said that judges should not strictly adhere to Supreme Court decisions, and some critics believe this could open the door for her to vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, given her anti-abortion views. Amy is also an «originalist», - meaning she believes that her decisions and interpretation of the constitution should align with how she believes the Founders understood it. She also signed a joint letter in 2015, asserting that marriage is based on the inseparable bond between a man and a woman.
She was confirmed to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in 2017. During her confirmation hearing, she faced questioning from Senate Judiciary Committee Senator Dianne Feinstein, after she asked whether her religious views would influence her legal decisions. «The dogma lives loudly within you, and that’s of concern when you come to big issues that large numbers of people have fought for years in this country», - Dianne said, to which Amy replied, «It is never appropriate for a judge to impose that judge’s personal convictions, whether they derive from faith or anywhere else, on the law».
At 48 years old, she will become the youngest Supreme Court Justice if appointed and confirmed. She will also be the fifth woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court, and could hold her position for decades
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