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<p>Justin Amash is a former Republican <a href="/biography/justin-amash">member</a> of the U.S. House of Representatives who represented Michigan's 3rd congressional district, which includes Grand Rapids. He gained national attention for breaking with his party by calling for the impeachment of Republican <a href="/biography/donald-trump">President</a> <a href="/biography/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, citing concerns over obstruction of justice related to <a href="/biography/robert-mueller">Special Counsel</a> <a href="/biography/robert-mueller">Robert Mueller</a>’s investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election.</p>

<h2>Background</h2>

<p>Justin Amash was born on April 18, 1980, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics with a focus on finance from the University of Michigan, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. After completing his education, he worked as a corporate attorney before entering public service as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. In 2010, he was elected to the U.S. Congress and began his term in 2011. Amash is a <a href="/biography/justin-amash">member</a> of the St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church.</p>

<p>His father, Attalah Amash, was a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_Christians">Palestinian Christian</a> who spent part of his early life as a refugee in the West Bank. In 1956, a U.S. church sponsored him to emigrate to the United States. Arriving in Michigan with just $17, Attalah later married Mimi, a Syrian immigrant. Together, they successfully operated a home improvement business. Justin is the middle of their three sons.</p>

<h2>Congressional Career and Advocacy</h2>

<p>On May 18, 2019, Justin Amash publicly stated that he believed President <a href="/biography/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> had engaged in impeachable conduct. He also criticized <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Barr">Attorney General</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Barr">William Barr</a>, asserting that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Barr">Barr</a> deliberately misrepresented the findings of the Mueller Report to the public.</p>

<p>Earlier that year, following President <a href="/biography/donald-trump">Trump</a>’s declaration of a national emergency to fund a border wall, Amash took to Twitter to oppose the action. He wrote, “A national emergency declaration for a non-emergency is void. A prerequisite for declaring an emergency is that the situation requires immediate action and Congress does not have an opportunity to act.” He argued that the president was attempting to bypass the constitutional separation of powers.</p>

<p>In a series of tweets, Amash clarified his position, emphasizing that while presidents have the authority to declare national emergencies, such declarations should be limited to truly urgent situations—such as attacks on the nation—where legislative intervention is not feasible. His criticisms underscored concerns about adherence to constitutional principles and the role of checks and balances in American governance.</p>

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<h2>Departure from the Republican Party</h2>

<p>Following his vocal criticism of President <a href="/biography/donald-trump">Trump</a> and his positions on constitutional governance, Amash left the Republican Party in July 2019 and began identifying as an independent. Later, he aligned with the Libertarian Party, becoming the first Libertarian member of Congress in April 2020. Though briefly exploring a presidential candidacy for the Libertarian ticket in 2020, Amash ultimately decided against running.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<p>Justin Amash is married to Kara Amash, a former elementary school teacher and alumna of Calvin College. The couple resides in Cascade Charter Township, Michigan, and has three children.</p>

<h2>Social Media Presence</h2>

<p>Amash maintains an active presence on social media platforms. He has approximately 132,000 followers on Facebook and 362,000 on Twitter, where he regularly shares views on constitutional law, civil liberties, and U.S. politics.</p>

<h2>Net Worth</h2>

<p>According to data published by <i>OpenSecrets.org</i>, Justin Amash's estimated net worth in 2016 was $3,756,511. His financial disclosures reflect holdings in a variety of assets, including private business investments and real estate, consistent with his professional background in law and business.</p>

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