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Here are some notable Supreme Court Justices:
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020): Known for her advocacy for women's rights and her iconic dissents, she was a liberal icon on the Court.
- John Roberts (1955-present): The current Chief Justice of the United States, known for his conservative views and his role in shaping the Court's decisions.
- Anthony Kennedy (1936-2018): A swing vote on the Court, known for his influential opinions on issues like same-sex marriage and abortion.
- Thurgood Marshall (1898-1993): The first African American to serve on the Supreme Court, known for his advocacy for civil rights and his dissenting opinions.
- Felix Frankfurter (1882-1965): A liberal justice who served on the Court from 1939 to 1962, known for his opinions on issues like free speech and due process.
- William Rehnquist (1924-2005): A conservative justice who served as Chief Justice from 1986 to 2005, known for his opinions on issues like affirmative action and the death penalty.
- Sandra Day O'Connor (1930-present): The first female justice on the Supreme Court, known for her swing vote on issues like abortion and affirmative action.
- Antonin Scalia (1936-2016): A conservative justice known for his strong opinions and his advocacy for originalism, a theory that the Constitution should be interpreted based on its original meaning.
- Elena Kagan (1960-present): A liberal justice known for her opinions on issues like healthcare reform and same-sex marriage.
- Clarence Thomas (1948-present): A conservative justice known for his opinions on issues like affirmative action and voting rights.
These are just a few examples of the many notable Supreme Court Justices throughout history.