"At the heart of liberty is the right to define one's own concept of existence, of meaning, of the universe, and of the mystery of human life."

Anthony Kennedy (1936)
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About Anthony Kennedy

Anthony Kennedy was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1988 until his retirement in 2018. Known for being a key swing vote on the Court, he often decided cases in a centrist manner. Kennedy was appointed by President Ronald Reagan after the failed nomination of Robert Bork. His judicial philosophy emphasized individual liberty, constitutional rights, and dignity. Throughout his career, he authored significant majority opinions on various contentious issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and abortion.

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