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    2021, the White House withdrew Tanden's name from consideration at her request. Unsuccessful nominations to the Supreme Court of the United States Robert...
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    prerequisite to appointment on the United States Supreme Court. Every person who has been nominated to the Court has been an attorney. Before the advent of modern...
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  • Abortion in the United States: The Supreme Court issues a ruling in Moyle v. United States, dismissing the case and reinstating the ability to perform exceptional...
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  • announced his retirement from the Supreme Court of the United States the previous year. Nixon appointed Warren E. Burger to replace Earl Warren, and during...
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  • Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1991–present) David W. Williams – Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California...
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    Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Alito's nomination was confirmed by a 58–42 vote of the United...
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