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4 days ago · Cohens v. Virginia. 1821. Reaffirmed the Supreme Court's right under the Judiciary Act (1789) to review the decisions of state supreme courts on questions related to the U.S. Constitution or federal law.
3 days ago · The organization of the federal judicial system, including the size of the Supreme Court, is established by Congress. From 1789 to 1807 the court comprised six justices. In 1807 a seventh justice was added, followed by an eighth and a ninth in 1837 and a tenth in 1863.
Aug 3, 2024 · The US Supreme Court holds immense power over Americans’ lives but is incredibly tight-lipped about how it reaches decisions. Polling suggests most Americans view the justices as influenced by ...
1 day ago · Clarence Thomas (born June 23, 1948) is an American lawyer and jurist who serves as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was nominated by President George H. W. Bush to succeed Thurgood Marshall and has served since 1991. After Marshall, Thomas is the second African American to serve on the Supreme Court and has ...
6 days ago · A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: President Joe Biden unveiled a plan last week to reform the country's highest court. His proposal seeks binding ethics rules and term limits for the nine justices who sit on the ...
Aug 1, 2024 · With two more confirmations on Wednesday, the Senate has approved 205 appellate and district court judges for lifetime appointments, leaving them 29 short of the 234 judges and justices confirmed ...
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1 day ago · t. e. Samuel Anthony Alito Jr. OMRI ( / əˈliːtoʊ / ə-LEE-toh; born April 1, 1950) is an American jurist who serves as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He was nominated to the high court by President George W. Bush on October 31, 2005, and has served on it since January 31, 2006.
