Amy Coney Barrett
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
An American jurist and academic served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since October 2020. Prior to this role, held the position of Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit starting in 2017. Worked as a professor at Notre Dame Law School, contributing to the fields of constitutional law and statutory interpretation. Completed a clerkship for Justice Antonin Scalia at the Supreme Court, which significantly influenced her judicial philosophy. Recognized for a judicial approach grounded in textualism and originalism.
Served as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
Judged on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Taught law at Notre Dame Law School
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