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Justice Stevens is the Senior Associate Justice, with a tenure on the Court of more than 34 years. He occupies seat 2, which is immediately to the right of Chief Justice John Roberts, who always sits at the center of the bench (or at the head of the conference table).
Other than the Chief Justice, US Supreme Court justices are always seated in order of seniority, with the senior associate sitting on the Chief Justice's right, and the next most senior associate (at this time, Justice Scalia), sitting to the Chief Justice's immediate left. The other justices alternate seats, right to left. The Junior Justice (at this time, Sonia Sotomayor) always occupies seat 9, which is farthest from the Chief Justice, on his left.
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Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court today in Alberta Canada?
There is no court styled the Supreme Court for the province of Alberta.The Court of Appeal of Alberta, the provincial court of last appeal, is led by the Honourable Madam Justice Catherine Fraser, the Chief Justice of Alberta. The Court of Queen's Bench for Alberta, the superior-level court, is led by the Honourable Mr. Justice N.C. Whitmann, the Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench.
How long did U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas serve on the Court?
William O. Douglas has the distinction of being the longest-serving Supreme Court Justice in history, with a tenure of 36 years, 209 days. He was nominated by President Roosevelt in 1939 and served until his retirement in November 1975. Douglas was preceded in office by Louis D. Brandeis, the first Jewish member of the Court. He was succeeded by John Paul Stevens, who retired from the bench on June 29, 2010, more than 34 years later.
What justice has been on the suprem court the longest?
As of 2011, Senior Justice Antonin Scalia has served the longest tenure of the current justices. President Reagan appointed Scalia to the Court on September 26, 1986; as of that date in 2012, he will have been on the Supreme Court bench for 26 years.
How many years has Antonin Scalia served on the US Supreme Court?
When Justice Stevens retired on June 29, 2010, he had been a member of the US Supreme Court for 34 years, 6 months, 10 days, the third longest tenure in the Court's history (behind Stephen J. Field, who served one day longer than Stevens, and William O. Douglas, who served more than 36 years).Born April 20, 1920, the 90-year-old Justice John Paul Stevens was the Senior Associate Justice on the Court, and had served under three Chief Justices (Warren E. Burger, William H. Rehnquist, and John G. Roberts).
Which US Supreme Court justices are not married?
Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan are the only unmarried justices on the current Court (as of September 23, 2010). Justice David Souter, whom Sotomayor succeeded on the bench in 2009, was also unmarried.
What is US Supreme Court Justice Paul Stevens' political party?
President Gerald Ford, a Republican, nominated Justice Stevens to the US Supreme Court in 1975. At the time of his appointment, Justice Stevens was considered moderately conservative; however, his views have become more progressive during his tenure on the Court.
Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court today in Alberta Canada?
There is no court styled the Supreme Court for the province of Alberta.The Court of Appeal of Alberta, the provincial court of last appeal, is led by the Honourable Madam Justice Catherine Fraser, the Chief Justice of Alberta. The Court of Queen's Bench for Alberta, the superior-level court, is led by the Honourable Mr. Justice N.C. Whitmann, the Chief Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench.
Were there any African-Americans on the US Supreme Court in 1993?
Justice Clarence Thomas replaced Justice Thurgood Marshall on the US Supreme Court in 1991, and remains on the Court today. He was on the bench in 1993.
What must a supreme court justice do in order to stay on the bench?
A Supreme Court justice must remain above reproach in his or her personal life. Justices can be impeached if they are guilty of moral turpitude or crimes of law.
Why is Justice John Paul Stevens in the news?
Justice John Paul Stevens, who celebrated his 90th birthday on April 20, 2010, recently announced he would retire from the US Supreme Court when the justices rise for summer recess at the end of June 2010. President Gerald Ford appointed Stevens to the Court in 1975. By the time Stevens retires, he will have served well over 34 years on the bench, one of the longest tenures in Supreme Court history (Justice William O. Douglas holds the record at more than 36 years). Justice Stevens has long been considered leader of the progressive bloc of the Court, and a brilliant jurist whose shoes will be difficult - if not impossible - to fill. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Was Clarence Thomas the first African-American Supreme Court justice?
No. Justice Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American on the US Supreme Court. Justice Clarence Thomas is the second African-American US Supreme Court justice. President George HW Bush nominated him in 1991 to replace Thurgood Marshall, who was retiring. Justice Thomas is an incumbent on the bench.
What is the gender representation of the Supreme Court?
As of July 31, 2010, the US Supreme Court has six male justices and two female justices. If Elena Kagan is confirmed to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens, the Court will have six men (66.6%) and three women (33.3%). If Kagan is seated, this will be the first time in history three women have been on the Supreme Court bench at the same time.
Who was the first American supreme court justice that was Catholic?
Roger Taney was the first Supreme Court justice who was Catholic. He was nominated to the bench by Andrew Jackson and served until 1864. He was also the fifth chief justice in the US.
What kind of job security does a supreme court justice have?
As good as it gets. They remain on the bench until they choose to retire, or die.
Which Georgia native currently serves on the US Supreme Court?
President George HW Bush appointed Justice Clarence Thomas to the US Supreme Court in October 1991. He is currently an incumbent on the bench.
Do Supreme Court justices have to be lawyers in order to serve on the bench?
Yes, Supreme Court justices are required to be lawyers in order to serve on the bench.
Which justice announced retirement from the US Supreme Court in 2005?
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announced her retirement in 2005, but remained on the bench until the end of January 2006.
