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Can both men and women serve on the US Supreme Court?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Yes, although historically most justices have been male.

The US Supreme Court has seated four women in its history; three are currently serving.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (1981-2006)

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1993-Present)

Justice Sonia Sotomayor (2009-Present)

Justice Elena Kagan (2010-Present)

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