Today in Supreme Court History: December 23, 1745

12/23/1745: Chief Justice John Jay's birthday.

Chief Justice John Jay

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[Frank Drackman]

Dyn-O-Mite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JoeFromtheBronx]

Justice Alito with an interview:

https://www.newsweek.com/samuel-alito-says-supreme-court-responding-to-trump-acting-aggressively-11254734

SCOTUSblog notes:

The first time a Christmas tree was placed in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court Building was 60 years ago, in 1965. “The Court has continued this holiday tradition ever since, with decorations added by Court employees. This year’s tree is a 30-foot-tall Concolor Fir from Swanton, Maryland,” according to the Supreme Court’s website.

Another blog provides a darker Christmas story:

https://ballsandstrikes.substack.com/p/the-alarmingly-racist-history-of

("The Alarmingly Racist History of the Supreme Court’s Canceled 1947 Christmas Party")

[Frank Drackman]

So 9 Rich White men in 1947 Amurica, one a former Klan member didn't want Rufus and Jambo the Messenger Boys to attend their Christmas Party?? I'm Shocked! Shocked!
Well not that shocked,

Frank

[johnpaulll123]

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