In a little less than an hour, we're back to an 8-justice Supreme Court, as Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement takes effect and he takes senior status.
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Wednesday will be the first day since May 29, 1975 — 15,770 days ago — when Kennedy is not sitting on a federal appellate court.
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Replying to @chrisgeidner
I get that SCOTUS hears appeals but is it actually considered an "appellate court"?
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Replying to @JacksonMonroee
Um, yes. All courts that hear appeals are appellate courts.
8:32 PM - 31 Jul 2018
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