Brett M. Kavanaugh
Brett M. Kavanaugh is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, having been confirmed in 2018 after a contentious confirmation process. He is known for his conservative judicial philosophy and has previously served as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Kavanaugh has referenced the New York Times v. Sullivan decision with approval, indicating an inclination to uphold the standard that requires public officials to provide clear and convincing evidence in libel cases.
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Brett M. Kavanaugh was present at the Capitol during Trump's address.
endurecimiento del discurso antimigrante, defensa de los aranceles y pistas sobre Venezuela
Colombia· 2026-02-25
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh's dissent suggested that Trump could move on to different tariff authorities.
Supreme Court gives Trump and the rest of the GOP a political gift
United States· 2026-02-21
Brett M. Kavanaugh warned about the potential chaos from refunding tariffs already collected.
¿Qué efectos tendría para Colombia la decisión de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos que tumbó los aranceles de Donald Trump?Colombia· 2026-02-21
Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh stated that the notice for immigrants before removal does not pass muster.
Analysis: The White House claims a left-wing judicial ‘insurrection.’ But many GOP and Trump nominees are rebuking the president, tooUnited States· 2025-10-06
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh is one of the justices who attended the Supreme Court's inaugural ceremony.
Supreme Court rules on fate of fired federal board membersUnited States· 2025-05-23
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh joined Justices Alito and Gorsuch in their dissent.
Is This Supreme Court Case About Birthright Citizenship? Yes and No.United States· 2025-05-15
Brett M. Kavanaugh is one of the Supreme Court Justices mentioned in the article.
America First Legal sues SCOTUS Chief Justice John RobertsUnited States· 2025-05-05
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh said during the oral argument that excluding the school from the state’s charter-school system would amount to 'rank discrimination against religion.'
Supreme Court Seems Open to a Religious Charter School in OklahomaUnited States· 2025-04-30Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh is one of the justices hearing the case.
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in birthright citizenship caseUnited States· 2025-04-17
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh was threatened by Nicholas John Roske, who traveled to kill him.
Juízes americanos sofrem ameaças após desafiarem governo Trump
Brazil· 2025-03-21
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh joined the majority opinion in the Supreme Court ruling.
Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water RulesUnited States· 2025-03-04Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh expressed his vision for a short opinion on the case's outcome.
Supreme Court Poised to Rule for Straight Woman in Discrimination CaseUnited States· 2025-02-26
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh attended the inaugural ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.
SCOTUS turns down buffer zone challenge, Thomas slams 'abdication' of dutyUnited States· 2025-02-24
Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh cited the Sullivan decision with seeming approval.
Supreme Court Signals That Landmark Libel Ruling Is SecureUnited States· 2025-02-10