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Maryanne Trump Barry
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| Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit | |
| In office June 30, 2011 – February 11, 2019 |
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| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit | |
| In office September 22, 1999 – June 30, 2011 |
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| Appointed by | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | H. Lee Sarokin |
| Succeeded by | Patty Shwartz |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey | |
| In office October 7, 1983 – October 25, 1999 |
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| Appointed by | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Henry Curtis Meanor |
| Succeeded by | Joel A. Pisano |
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Maryanne Trump
April 5, 1937 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | November 13, 2023 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses |
David Desmond
(m. 1960; div. 1980)John Barry
(m. 1982; died 2000) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Relatives | Trump family |
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Maryanne Trump Barry (born April 5, 1937 – died November 13, 2023) was an American lawyer and a judge in the United States federal court system. She was also the older sister of former US President Donald Trump.
She started her career as a lawyer for the government in 1974. Later, she became a judge, first appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. In 1999, President Bill Clinton appointed her to a higher court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. She retired from her judging role in 2019 during a review of her financial activities.
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Early Life and Education
Maryanne Trump Barry was born Maryanne Trump in Queens, New York City, on April 5, 1937. She was the oldest child of Fred Trump, a real estate developer, and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump. She is the older sister of Donald Trump, who later became the 45th president of the United States.
She went to Kew-Forest School. In 1958, she graduated with honors from Mount Holyoke College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She then earned a Master of Arts degree in public law and government from Columbia University in 1962. Later, she studied law and received her Juris Doctor degree from Hofstra University School of Law in 1974.
Career as a Judge
Working for the U.S. Government
After being a homemaker for 13 years, Maryanne Trump Barry became an Assistant United States Attorney in 1974. This meant she worked as a lawyer for the U.S. government. At that time, she was one of only two women among 62 lawyers in the office.
She worked in different parts of the U.S. Attorney's office. From 1974 to 1975, she was in the civil division. From 1976 to 1982, she worked in the appeals division, becoming its chief from 1977 to 1982. She also held leadership roles as Executive Assistant and First Assistant United States Attorney.
Becoming a District Court Judge
On September 14, 1983, President Ronald Reagan nominated Maryanne Trump Barry to become a judge. She was to serve on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. The United States Senate approved her nomination on October 6, 1983. She officially became a judge the next day.
She was known as a strong judge who was in charge of her courtroom. Her time as a district court judge ended on October 25, 1999.
Serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals
Even though she was a Republican, President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, nominated her to a higher court. On June 17, 1999, she was nominated to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. This court hears appeals from district courts.
The Senate unanimously confirmed her on September 13, 1999. She received her official appointment on September 22, 1999. Barry said she was "deeply honored" and "very grateful" for the nomination. She believed her good record as a district court judge led to this opportunity.
In January 2006, she spoke to support her colleague, Judge Samuel Alito. He was being considered for a position on the United States Supreme Court.
In 2006, Judge Barry made an important ruling in a case called Abou Cham v. Attorney General. She strongly criticized how a U.S. Immigration Court judge handled a case involving a refugee from The Gambia. She felt the judge was unfair and harsh. Barry ruled in favor of the refugee, saying the original judge's actions were a "severe wound" on the American justice system.
On June 30, 2011, she took on a "senior status" role. This means she worked a reduced schedule. She fully retired from the bench on February 11, 2019. Her retirement ended a review into her financial dealings.
Awards and Recognition
In 2004, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor gave Maryanne Trump Barry an award. This award, named after Justice O'Connor, is given by the Seton Hall University School of Law. It honors women who have done great things in law and public service.
At the ceremony, Barry reminded everyone how hard it was for women like Justice O'Connor to start their careers. She said, "Even though she graduated with top grades, she had to take a job as a legal secretary. Remember how far we have come."
Personal Life
Maryanne Trump Barry was married twice. Her first husband was David Desmond. They divorced in 1980. In 1982, she married John Joseph Barry, a lawyer from New Jersey. They were married for 18 years until he passed away in 2000.
She had one son from her first marriage, David William Desmond. He is a psychologist in New York.
In 2016, Maryanne Trump Barry donated $4 million to Fairfield University. This money helped fund scholarships and support the university's Center for Ignatian Spirituality.
Maryanne Trump Barry passed away from cancer on November 13, 2023, at the age of 86.
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In Spanish: Maryanne Trump para niños
