Elena Kagan
President Obama nominated US Solicitor General Elena Kagan on May 9, 2010, to succeed Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, who retired from the Court on June 29. The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended Kagan's by a vote of 13-6; she was confirmed by a full Senate vote of 63-37 on Thursday, August 5, 2010. She took the Oaths of Office on August 7, 2010.
Kagan, who is the fourth woman to join the US Supreme Court, also increased the female census on the bench to three for the first time in history.
Former Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, a Reagan nominee who presided over the Supreme Court for more than 18 years (1986-2005), died in office in September 2005. His is the most recent death on the Court.
Rehnquist was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2004, and took a leave of absence for treatment, returning to the bench in late March 2005. He died September 3, 2005, and was buried beside his late wife, Nan, in Arlington National Cemetery.
Chief Justice Rehnquist was succeeded by the incumbent Chief Justice, John G. Roberts, Jr.
The last of 17 Chief Justices of the United States, John G. Roberts is our current Chief Justice. He was appointed by President George W. Bush, approved by the Senate, and sworn in by Senior Justice John Paul Stevens in 2005. Sworn in at age 50, Roberts became the youngest Chief Justice to serve on the Court. He replace William H. Rehnquist as Chief, becoming the first addition to the Court in 11 years.
Technically, since this question is being answered on June 21, 2010, the most recent justice to retire was David Hackett Souter, in 2009. However, Justice Stevens' planned retirement is upcoming in little more than a week, so if you're reading this after June 29, 2010, the most recent retiree is Justice John Paul Stevens.
Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, whom Republican President Gerald Ford appointed to the Supreme Court in 1975, announced his retirement on April 9, 2010, effective one day after the Court rises for summer recess (approximately July 1; exact date undetermined).
Justice Stevens is considered by many the leader of the progressive bloc of justices, and is widely respected for his keen intellect. He has been a member of the Supreme Court for more than 34 years, making him one of the longest-serving justices in the Court's history.
Elena Kagan who joined the court on August 7, 2010 is the newest Supreme Court justice.
Elena Kagan was confirmed on August 5, 2010, and sworn in on August 7, 2009. She is the 112th justice appointed to the US Supreme Court. She was appointed by President Obama.
President George W. Bush appointed Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. to preside over the US Supreme Court in 2005, following the death of former Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist.
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Sonia Sotomeyer is the most recent supreme court justice nominated by the president and confirmed by congress.
appointment of John Marshall to the U.S. Supreme Court
In most cases a Supreme Court decision is permanent. The current Supreme Court can change the decision of a previous Supreme Court.
The correct name is the Supreme Court of the United States, but most people refer to it as the US Supreme Court. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
Currently, the California State Supreme Court is considered most influential.
Better ask the question again, specifying the country that interests you, since most countries have supreme courts. For example, "Name a recent case in the Supreme Court of Burkina Faso".
The most recent appointment is Elena Kagan who took office August 7,2010. She was nominated by President Obama.
Sonia Sotomeyer is the most recent supreme court justice nominated by the president and confirmed by congress.
appointment of John Marshall to the U.S. Supreme Court
Justise Thomas is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. His most recent opinions would be in cases heard by the court, which are publicly available on the Supreme Court's website.
Chief Justice of India It is a system under which appointments and transfers of judges are decided by a forum of the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. It has no place in the Indian Constitution. Article 124 deals with the appointment of Supreme Court judges.
a justice of the Supreme Court mainly the Chief Justice though it must be confirmed by the senate
According to the most recent statistics, the average tenure of a US Supreme Court justice is currently 25.5 years.
In most cases a Supreme Court decision is permanent. The current Supreme Court can change the decision of a previous Supreme Court.
a justice of the Supreme Court mainly the Chief Justice though it must be confirmed by the senate
The correct name is the Supreme Court of the United States, but most people refer to it as the US Supreme Court. Each state has its own Supreme Court, but the US Supreme Court is the end of the line.
According to the California Supreme Court Historical Society, the California Supreme Court has been the "most cited and followed" state supreme court since 1940.