Trump's Impact on the Supreme Court: A Look at Three Years of Judicial Shifts and Potential Consequences

Washington D.C., District of Columbia United States of America
If re-elected, Trump could potentially get to put more justices on the Court.
Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022 following Trump's appointments to the Supreme Court.
Trump appointed 54 judges to federal appeals courts and three to the Supreme Court during his first term.
Trump's appointments solidified a 6-3 conservative majority on the Supreme Court.
Trump's Impact on the Supreme Court: A Look at Three Years of Judicial Shifts and Potential Consequences

Title: Trump's Impact on the Supreme Court: A Look at His First Term and Potential Second Term

Lead: Donald Trump's first term saw him make significant strides in reshaping the federal judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court. With another potential term on the horizon, what could this mean for American law and policy? In this article, we will explore Trump's impact on the Supreme Court during his first term and discuss potential implications if he is re-elected.

Fact 1: Appointments Made During Trump's First Term Trump appointed a total of 234 judicial nominees during his first term, including 54 judges to federal appeals courts and three to the Supreme Court. This marked a significant shift in the ideological makeup of these courts.

Fact 2: Conservative Majority on the Supreme Court Trump's appointments solidified a 6-3 conservative majority on the Supreme Court during his first term, which has had far-reaching consequences for various issues such as Roe v. Wade, EPA regulations, affirmative action in college admissions, and executive power.

Fact 3: Impact of Trump's Judicial Appointments Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022 following Trump's appointments to the Supreme Court. The Court also overturned 40 years of precedent in the Chevron ruling that year.

Fact 4: Potential Impact of a Second Trump Term If re-elected, Trump could potentially get to put more justices on the Court, making it a younger, more conservative court with an even larger conservative majority. This could lead to further changes in American law and policy.

Background Information: Trump's first term saw him rely heavily on the counsel of advisers and outside groups to fill open seats with younger conservatives. His appointments have had a significant impact on various aspects of American life, from healthcare and education to environmental regulations and civil rights.

Conclusion: In conclusion, Trump's impact on the Supreme Court during his first term has been substantial. With another potential term on the horizon, it is important to consider how this could further shape American law and policy. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to monitor developments in this area.


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Trump transformed the federal judiciary. He could push the courts further right in a second term

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Andrew Seger, Saturday, 13 July 2024 08:00
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    • Trump named 234 judicial nominees during his first term
    • He appointed 54 judges to federal appeals courts and three to the Supreme Court
    • Trump relied heavily on the counsel of advisers and outside groups to fill open seats with younger conservatives during his first term
    • Trump solidified a 6-3 conservative majority on the Supreme Court during his first term
    • Roe v. Wade, EPA regulations, affirmative action in college admissions, and executive power have been significantly impacted by Trump’s judicial appointments
  • Accuracy
    • Trump promised to appoint ‘rock solid conservative judges’ in a second term
    • SCOTUS struck down the Chevron deference, reducing the power of experts at federal agencies to regulate various aspects of life
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains editorializing and pontification from the authors. They express their opinions on the potential actions of a hypothetical second Trump term and quote others expressing their fears or concerns about it. The authors also make assumptions about Trump's intentions and motivations for appointing judges in a second term.
    • But legal scholars note it’s not only the number of Trump nominees that has had such a dramatic impact on the judiciary. It’s who he has nominated that will resonate for decades.
    • It's a fear President Joe Biden said was a top concern heading into November.
    • Trump more than delivered on his 2016 campaign promises to name conservatives to the federal judiciary, rivaling the confirmed nominees of presidents who held office for twice as long as he did.
    • But allies of the former president see it as likely that one or both could step aside due to age – and grant Trump the opportunity to cement the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority for a generation.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The authors make an appeal to authority by quoting legal scholars and political figures expressing their opinions on Trump's potential judicial appointments in a second term. They also use inflammatory rhetoric by stating that 'it's a fear President Joe Biden said was a top concern heading into November.'
    • It's a fear President Joe Biden said was a top concern heading into November.
    • But as Trump drives toward a potential second term, one thing is clear: He’s just getting started.
    • Many allies of the former president see it as likely that one or both could step aside due to age – and grant Trump the opportunity to cement the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority for a generation.
  • Bias (80%)
    The authors express their personal opinions and fears about the potential impact of a second Trump term on the judiciary. They quote legal scholars expressing concerns about Trump's potential nominees being more loyal to him or the Republican Party than to upholding the law.
    • But legal scholars note it's not only the number of Trump nominees that has had such a dramatic impact on the judiciary. It's who he has nominated that will resonate for decades.
      • Gregg Nunziata, the executive director of the conservative Society for the Rule of Law and a former counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee, told CNN.
        • It's a fear President Joe Biden said was a top concern heading into November.
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        Opinion | Trump’s Next Supreme Court Picks Would Be So Much Worse

        The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Jay Willis Tuesday, 09 July 2024 09:02
        • Unique Points
          • Trump aligned himself with Leonard Leo of the Federalist Society to help assemble a shortlist of conservative judges.
          • Trump selected all his Supreme Court nominees - Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett - from versions of this shortlist.
          • Trump has soured on the conservative legal establishment and is no longer speaking with key figures like Leonard Leo or Don McGahn.
        • Accuracy
          • This shift in Trump’s judicial brain trust could lead to the appointment of far-right candidates who would make it easier to overturn Warren court-era decisions protecting constitutional rights.
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        1. The presidential choice: Biden, Trump, Kennedy

        Pew Research Center News Site Analysis Toolkit JSON Example Output: Reem Nadeem Thursday, 11 July 2024 15:02
        • Unique Points
          • Two weeks after the June 27 presidential debate, 44% of registered voters prefer Donald Trump, while 40% prefer Joe Biden.
          • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. receives support from 15% of voters.
          • In a two-way contest between Biden and Trump, Trump has a slight edge with a 3 percentage point lead (47% vs. 50%).
          • Gender: Men favor Trump (48%) over Biden (38%).
          • Race and ethnicity: White voters strongly support Trump (50%), Black voters largely back Biden (64%).
          • Age: Younger voters favor Biden over Trump by larger margins, while older adults favor Trump.
          • Education: Voters with a bachelor’s degree or more education prefer Biden (50%).
          • Partisanship: 92% of self-identified Republicans support Trump, compared to 85% of Democratic identifiers who support Biden.
          • Trump draws more strong supporters (63%) than Biden (43%).
          • Kennedy’s supporters are less motivated to vote and view the election’s stakes as less important compared to Biden and Trump supporters.
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          The article contains a few instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. It also dichotomously depicts the positions of the candidates in some instances. However, these fallacies do not occur frequently enough to warrant a significantly lower score.
          • Inflammatory Rhetoric: '...44% of registered voters say that if the election were held today, they would vote for or lean toward Donald Trump.'
          • Appeals to Authority: 'This compares with 36% who support Biden. Black voters largely back Biden: 64% say they support the president in the 2024 election, while 21% favor Kennedy and 13% support Trump.'
          • Dichotomous Depiction: 'Younger voters continue to back Biden by larger margins than older adults, though the gaps are smaller when Kennedy is on the ballot.'
          • Dichotomous Depiction: 'Voters over age 30...are more likely to favor Trump. Among those 30 to 49, 42% support Trump, while 37% support Biden and 19% back Kennedy.'
          • Dichotomous Depiction: 'Those who identify as belonging to a party are far more likely to say they are supporting their party’s candidate than those who lean toward a party.'
          • Inflammatory Rhetoric: '...48% of voters under 30 support Biden, 28% support Trump and 22% back Kennedy. Voters over age 30...back Trump over Biden 53% to 45% in the two-way matchup.'
          • Appeals to Authority: 'As was the case in the 2020 election, a larger share of Trump’s voters say they strongly support him for president compared with those who support other candidates.'
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        94%

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        Swamp Notes: Conservatives have big plans for the judicial branch

        Financial Times Saturday, 13 July 2024 04:00
        • Unique Points
          • Trump appointed three conservative justices to the Supreme Court during his presidency.
          • Trump also appointed hundreds of conservative judges across the judicial branch.
        • Accuracy
          • The US conservative legal movement had significant victories in recent years.
          • Donald Trump appointed three conservative justices to the Supreme Court during his presidency.
          • These appointments led to controversial decisions that impacted various aspects of American life.
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        In a Second Trump Term, the Supreme Court Could Get Even More Radical

        Teen Vogue Mackenzie Long Friday, 12 July 2024 15:06
        • Unique Points
          • The Supreme Court's conservative justices handed major victories to former President Donald Trump and his supporters in the recent term.
          • SCOTUS struck down the Chevron deference, reducing the power of experts at federal agencies to regulate various aspects of life.
          • The Court voted 6-3 along ideological lines to expand presidential power and establish that presidents are entitled to substantial immunity from criminal prosecution.
          • Trump could potentially get to put more justices on the Court if he wins in November, making it a younger, more conservative court with a larger conservative majority.
          • Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, effectively striking down decades worth of precedent on abortion rights.
          • The Court overturned 40 years of precedent in the Chevron ruling this year.
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        • Deception (35%)
          The article makes several editorializing statements and uses emotional manipulation to sway the reader's opinion. The author also engages in selective reporting by focusing on decisions that align with their perspective while ignoring others. For instance, they mention the Supreme Court's decision to reject a challenge to mifepristone without addressing the merits of the case or acknowledging that it did not rule against abortion rights. Additionally, they make assumptions about the justices' motivations and intentions without providing evidence.
          • The term ended with the Supreme Court’s conservative justices handing major victories to former President Donald Trump and his right-wing supporters.
          • The Court now confronts a question it has never had to answer in the Nation’s history: whether a former President enjoys immunity from federal criminal prosecution. The majority thinks he should, and so it invents an atextual, ahistorical, and unjustifiable immunity that puts the President above the law.
          • Justices Thomas and Alito have increasingly been acting as though they are beyond oversight – to such an extraordinary degree that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) filed articles of impeachment against justices Alito and Thomas.
          • Maybe this year the justices waited to do more damage to abortion access because they didn’t want to face more backlash at a time when, post-Dobbs, support for abortion rights has reached new heights.
          • , six unelected, Republican-appointed justices fundamentally reshaped American government.
        • Fallacies (75%)
          The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting Justice Sotomayor's dissent in the immunity ruling and stating that the conservative justices have acted 'as though they are beyond oversight.' However, this does not constitute a fallacy on its own as it is a valid quote from a legal figure. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that the Supreme Court's decisions could put 'America further and further from its democratic values' and that the conservative justices have 'drastically changed the way our government functions.' This language is not objective and can be seen as an attempt to sway readers emotionally. The author also makes a dichotomous depiction by stating that the conservative justices are 'pro-gun, pro-corporation, anti-abortion, or anti-LGBTQ+ rights' without providing any evidence or context for these assertions.
          • The Court ruled in favor of a January 6 rioter
          • The Court voted 6-3 along ideological lines to dramatically expand presidential power and establish that presidents – including Trump – are entitled to substantial immunity from criminal prosecution.
        • Bias (5%)
          The author expresses a clear bias against the conservative justices and Trump's potential second term by implying that they are pushing America towards a 'tipping point', 'reshaping American government further and further to the right', and 'from its democratic values'. The author also uses loaded language such as 'radical decisions' and suggests that these justices are acting according to their own whims and ideologies, rather than applying the law.
          • For instance, the Court ruled in favor of a January 6 rioter, which could impact cases pending against hundreds of others who were charged with participating in the 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
            • The conservative justices have acted swiftly to tear down enduring pillars of our legal system, suggesting they may only be getting started.
              • The term ended with the Supreme Court’s conservative justices handing major victories to former President Donald Trump and his right-wing supporters.
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