The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial authority in the country, consisting of nine Justices: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. Established under Article III, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, the Court’s primary role is to interpret the Constitution and adjudicate significant legal questions.
Current Justices:
- Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.
- Appointed in 2005 by President George W. Bush.
- Associate Justice Clarence Thomas
- Appointed in 1991 by President George H. W. Bush.
- Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr.
- Appointed in 2006 by President George W. Bush.
- Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor
- Appointed in 2009 by President Barack Obama.
- Associate Justice Elena Kagan
- Appointed in 2010 by President Barack Obama.
- Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch
- Appointed in 2017 by President Donald Trump.
- Associate Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh
- Appointed in 2018 by President Donald Trump.
- Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett
- Appointed in 2020 by President Donald Trump.
- Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
- Appointed in 2022 by President Joe Biden.
These Justices serve lifetime appointments, ensuring their independence from political influence. Their collective decisions shape the legal landscape of the United States.
For more detailed information on each Justice’s background and tenure, you can refer to the official Supreme Court website.