History of Anthony Kennedy in Timeline

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Anthony Kennedy

Anthony Kennedy served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1988 to 2018. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan, he became a pivotal figure, especially after Sandra Day O'Connor's retirement in 2006. Often considered the swing vote, Kennedy's decisions frequently determined the outcome of 5-4 rulings during the Roberts Court era. His tenure was marked by his influential role in shaping the court's jurisprudence.