Supreme Court
Judge Kavanaugh’s Record: What African Americans Need to Know
Last month, Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement created an unexpected vacancy on the Supreme Court. This week, Trump announced his choice to replace him: Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh, 53, has served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit since 2006. Though Judge Kavanaugh hasn’t served for long, his […]
Supreme Court Decisions on Civil Rights in the 2017-18 Term
The Supreme Court of the United States hears approximately 80 cases each term. While each of the cases is legally significant, some cases have a wider cultural impact. This year, the Court decided several cases that will impact the civil rights of African Americans and other people of color. Below is a summary of Supreme […]
What Justice Kennedy’s Retirement Means for African Americans
Today, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy announced that he will retire from the Supreme Court next month. Justice Kennedy, age 81, has served on the Court for 30 years. So, experts have predicted his retirement for years. Yet, because justices serve for a lifetime (and some have served well into their eighties), the retirement still […]
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