Anthony Kennedy
Anthony Kennedy is a retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, who served from 1988 until his retirement in 2018. Known for his pivotal role in many landmark decisions, Kennedy often acted as a swing vote on contentious issues, including abortion rights, same-sex marriage, and campaign finance. His judicial philosophy emphasized individual liberty and the importance of the First Amendment, making him a key figure in the modern interpretation of constitutional law.
Born on Jul 23, 1936 (89 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 103,535 | $21,000,000 | 6,569$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 103,535 | $21,000,000 | 6,569$ |
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Recent Mentions
United States:
Scalia wrote in that case that he’d rather 'hide my head in a bag' than accept the prose of majority author Justice Anthony Kennedy.
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United States:
Ex-Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy pleads for civil political discourse, warning that 'democracy is at risk'.
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United States:
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy warned that the tone of our political discourse and threats to judges are harming the ability of the U.S. to serve as an example of freedom around the world.
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United States:
Justice Anthony Kennedy was one of the justices who supported the majority in the Obergefell decision.
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United States:
An unusual mix of justices, including liberal Justice Elena Kagan and conservative Justice Anthony Kennedy, often viewed as a swing vote, backed Roberts’ view.
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Brazil:
Anthony Kennedy was a Supreme Court Justice for whom William Burck worked as a clerk.
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United States:
Retired Justice Anthony Kennedy attend President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress.
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United States:
Justice Anthony Kennedy also dissented in the Supreme Court's decision on abortion buffer zones.
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