Chief Justice William Rehnquist Has Died
Breaking from CNN, Chief Justice William Rehnquist has died.
- News articles: New York Times; Associated Press; AP update; CNN obituary; Bush Gets Chance to Appoint Chief Justice;
- Bio from Supreme Court Historical Society
- Nixon's Choosing Rehnquist (with live audio of Nixon and John Mitchell discussing the nomination)
- Key Decisions; Links to Rehnquist's opinions.
The last time there were double vacancies at the Supreme Court was 1971. Nixon appointed Lewis Powell and William Rehnquist to fill them.
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