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Today in Supreme Court History: September 26, 1986

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Blackman, J. (2026, September 26). Today in Supreme Court History: September 26, 1986. Reason. https://reason.com/volokh/2026/09/26/today-in-supreme-court-history-september-26-1986-4/

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On September 26, 1986, the U.S. Supreme Court appointed Judge Antonin Scalia to replace William Rehnquist as Associate Justice after Rehnquist was promoted to Chief Justice. This appointment marked a significant shift in the court's ideological landscape, with Scalia becoming known for his conservative legal interpretations and originalist approach to interpreting the Constitution. The exact details of the proceedings are not provided by this excerpt, but the event is noted for its historical importance in shaping the Supreme Court’s direction over subsequent decades.

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