Today in Supreme Court History: September 24, 1755

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9/24/1755: Chief Justice John Marshall's birthday.

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JoeFromtheBronx 2 months ago

The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal court system separate from individual state courts. It was one of the first acts of the First Congress. President George Washington signed it into law on September 24, 1789.

https://www.uscourts.gov/anniversary-federal-court-system

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