U.S. Supreme Court Justice Kennedy to retire
- 6 years ago
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has announced that he is retiring after more than three decades of service.
The 81-year-old is a traditional conservative and has been a pivotal vote on many high-profile issues, including same-sex marriage and abortion rights.
President Trump said he will look for Kennedy's replacement immediately, which marks the second time he picks a Supreme Court Justice after Neil Gorsuch.
It also gives him the chance to cement a five to four conservative majority in America's top court for the foreseeable future, and move it further to the right.
Trump's nomination is expected to spark a political firestorm on Capitol Hill, with Democrats likely to try everything in their power to block or slow the nomination process.
However, they face a tough challenge due to a Republican majority in the Senate.
The 81-year-old is a traditional conservative and has been a pivotal vote on many high-profile issues, including same-sex marriage and abortion rights.
President Trump said he will look for Kennedy's replacement immediately, which marks the second time he picks a Supreme Court Justice after Neil Gorsuch.
It also gives him the chance to cement a five to four conservative majority in America's top court for the foreseeable future, and move it further to the right.
Trump's nomination is expected to spark a political firestorm on Capitol Hill, with Democrats likely to try everything in their power to block or slow the nomination process.
However, they face a tough challenge due to a Republican majority in the Senate.