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Justice Anthony Kennedy Retired on July 31, 2018

On July 31, 2018, Justice Anthony Kennedy retired from the U.S. Supreme Court, marking a significant moment in Supreme Court history.

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On Tuesday, July 31, 2018, Justice Anthony Kennedy officially retired from the United States Supreme Court. This event is noted as a significant date in Supreme Court history. Kennedy's retirement was reported by Reason.com in their feature "Today in Supreme Court History: July 31, 2018."

Justice Kennedy served as a pivotal figure on the Court, and his departure marked the end of an era.

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Reason: Today in Supreme Court History: July 31, 2018

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