Amy Coney Barrett

Amy Coney Barrett-Schultz (born January 28, 1972 ) is an American politician and judge who is currently serving as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court since early 2002. She previously served as the Lower District Court Judge for Savannah from early 1998 to early 2002.

Barrett is known for being textualist, meaning she views the Constitution as is and leaves no room for flexibility when it comes to rulings in civil cases. Barrett was nominated to the Savannah District Court in early 1998 by President Rosémarie Lynnswagger and was confirmed about 2 days later. She resigned to join the Supreme Court in 2002 after being nominated by President Brent Cage and being confirmed by the Senate with a 5-0 majority vote.

Savannah District Court (1998-2002)
Barrett was nominated by Rosémarie Lynnswagger in late 1997 and was confirmed and sworn in in early 1998. She has heard a total of 3 cases.

Schultz v. Johnson
Schultz v. Johnson was Amy Barrett's first case filed in mid 1998. This case was a lawsuit against Chris Johnson from Albany, being sued by Lukas Schultz from Savannah for defaming politicians by allegeldy posting false poll evidence. After a 30 minute hearing, Judge Barrett ruled that Johnson was allowed to do such due to the lack of grounds from the plaintiff and also because no politician who was allegedly being defamed stated they wanted to be involved in the case.

Lynnswagger v. Trump
Lynnswagger v. Trump was Amy Barrett's second case, filed in early 1999. The case was a lawsuit against Donald Trump from Albany, filed by Madeline Lynnswagger from Savannah for obstructing their property and bringing guns to their home. After an hour and a half long hearing, Barrett ruled in favor of Lynnswagger, meaning that Trump was ordered to pay $500,000 in the lawsuit.

Trump v. Lynnswagger appeal case
Trump v. Lynnswagger was an appeal case for Lynnswagger v. Trump filed by Donald Trump in mid 1999. The case was appealing a lawsuit against Donald Trump, to which Amy Barrett ruled in favor of Madeline Lynnswagger. After a short 30 minute hearing, Barrett upheld the Lynnswagger v. Trump ruling and allowed her to keep the lawsuit money.

U.S. Supreme Court (2002 - present)
Amy Barrett was nominated to join the Supreme Court in December 2001 by President Brent Cage. She was confirmed by the Senate with 5-0 majority and was sworn in by Chief Justice Clarence Thomas in February 2002.

Personal life
Amy Coney Barrett was an orphan child, with parents who died in a car accident while she was being babysat.

Children and spouse
In late 1997 while awaiting her confirmation to Judge, Barrett married Colonel Lukas Schultz. About 2 years into the marriage, Barrett gave birth to her first child, Lily Schultz, on December 2, 1999.

In December 2001, Amy Barrett's husband, Lukas Schultz, posted on Twitter announcing Barrett was pregnant with twins, who are expected to be born in September 2002.