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[[File:Donald Trump with Neil Gorsuch Jan. 31, 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump announcing his nomination of Gorsuch, January 31, 2017.]]

[[File:Neil Gorsuch swearing-in, April 10, 2017.jpg|thumb|200px|President Trump looks on as Gorsuch is sworn-in.]]

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On January 31, 2017, Trump nominated [[Neil Gorsuch]] to the [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court]].<ref>Klukowski, Ken (January 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/31/trump-nominates-judge-neil-gorsuch-supreme-court/ Trump Nominates Judge Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Hurley, Lawrence; Holland, Steve (January 31, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-trump-idUSKBN15F1OW Trump picks conservative judge Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> The nomination was well received by many conservatives.<ref>Chamberlain, Steve (January 31, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/31/reaction-to-trumps-supreme-court-pick-split-along-partisan-lines.html Conservatives hail Trump's Supreme Court pick]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Ertelt, Steven (January 31, 2017). [https://www.lifenews.com/2017/01/31/president-donald-trump-nominates-pro-life-friendly-judge-neil-gorsuch-to-the-supreme-court/ President Donald Trump Nominates Pro-Life-Friendly Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> Others, however, such as [[Andrew Schlafly]], disagreed with the nomination due to concerns about Gorsuch's position on abortion.<ref>Dannenfelser, Marjorie (January 31, 2017). [~~http~~://townhall.com/columnists/marjoriedannenfelser/2017/01/31/the-truth-about-trumps-prolife-scotus-list-n2279232 The Truth about Trump’s Pro-life SCOTUS List]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved February 1, 2017.</ref><ref>http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Template:Mainpageright&diff=1302133&oldid=1301962</ref> The [[United States Senate]] ultimately confirmed Gorsuch by a vote of 54–45, even though the GOP was forced to initiate the [[nuclear option]] and lowering the vote threshold to overturn a [[filibuster]] for Supreme Court nominees due to Democrat obstructionism.<ref>Multiple references:

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On January 31, 2017, Trump nominated [[Neil Gorsuch]] to the [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court]].<ref>Klukowski, Ken (January 31, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/31/trump-nominates-judge-neil-gorsuch-supreme-court/ Trump Nominates Judge Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Hurley, Lawrence; Holland, Steve (January 31, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-trump-idUSKBN15F1OW Trump picks conservative judge Gorsuch for U.S. Supreme Court]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> The nomination was well received by many conservatives.<ref>Chamberlain, Steve (January 31, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/31/reaction-to-trumps-supreme-court-pick-split-along-partisan-lines.html Conservatives hail Trump's Supreme Court pick]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref><ref>Ertelt, Steven (January 31, 2017). [https://www.lifenews.com/2017/01/31/president-donald-trump-nominates-pro-life-friendly-judge-neil-gorsuch-to-the-supreme-court/ President Donald Trump Nominates Pro-Life-Friendly Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court]. ''LifeNews.com''. Retrieved January 31, 2017.</ref> Others, however, such as [[Andrew Schlafly]], disagreed with the nomination due to concerns about Gorsuch's position on abortion.<ref>Dannenfelser, Marjorie (January 31, 2017). [https://townhall.com/columnists/marjoriedannenfelser/2017/01/31/the-truth-about-trumps-prolife-scotus-list-n2279232 The Truth about Trump’s Pro-life SCOTUS List]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved February 1, 2017.</ref><ref>http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Template:Mainpageright&diff=1302133&oldid=1301962</ref> The [[United States Senate]] ultimately confirmed Gorsuch by a vote of 54–45, even though the GOP was forced to initiate the [[nuclear option]] and lowering the vote threshold to overturn a [[filibuster]] for Supreme Court nominees due to Democrat obstructionism.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Berger, Judson (April 7, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/07/gorsuch-confirmed-to-supreme-court.html Gorsuch confirmed to Supreme Court]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

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*Berger, Judson (April 7, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/07/gorsuch-confirmed-to-supreme-court.html Gorsuch confirmed to Supreme Court]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

*Swoyer, Alex (April 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/7/senate-confirms-gorsuch-supreme-court/ Senate confirms Supreme Court pick Gorsuch]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Tau, Byron (April 7, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/senate-expected-to-confirm-neil-gorsuch-as-supreme-court-justice-1491557404 Senate Confirms Neil Gorsuch as Supreme Court Justice]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Kendall, Brent; Tau, Byron (April 7, 2017). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/divisive-issues-await-neil-gorsuch-on-supreme-court-1491590588 Supreme Court Regains Conservative Tilt With Neil Gorsuch’s Senate Confirmation]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Chumley, Cheryl K. (April 7, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/apr/7/trump-wins-big-neil-gorsuch-confirmation/ Gorsuch confirmed -- Trump wins big]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.</ref> Gorsuch assumed office on April 10, 2017.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/10/gorsuch-sworn-in-as-supreme-court-justice-ahead-key-cases.html Gorsuch sworn in as Supreme Court justice ahead of key cases]. ''Fox News''. April 10, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/04/10/gorsuch-sworn-in-as-supreme-court-justice-ahead-key-cases.html Gorsuch sworn in as Supreme Court justice ahead of key cases]. ''Fox News''. April 10, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.

*Mason, April 10, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/10/justice-neil-gorsuch-sworn-in-at-white-house/ Justice Neil Gorsuch Sworn-In at White House]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

*Hurley, Lawrence (April 10, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-gorsuch-idUSKBN17C10J Trump's pick Gorsuch sworn in, restoring top court's conservative tilt]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 10, 2018.

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*Lovelace, Ryan (June 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/conservatives-cheer-gorsuch-amid-flurry-of-decisions-on-final-day-of-supreme-court-term/article/2627143 Conservatives cheer Gorsuch amid flurry of decisions on final day of Supreme Court term]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

*Wheeler, Lydia (June 28, 2017). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/339765-gorsuch-starts-to-show-his-conservative-cards Gorsuch starts to show his conservative cards]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 28, 2017.

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*Mears, Bill (July 6, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/gorsuch-already-making-conservative-mark-on-supreme-court-amid-kennedy-rumors.html Gorsuch already making conservative mark on Supreme Court, amid Kennedy rumors]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.

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*Mears, Bill (July 6, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/06/gorsuch-already-making-conservative-mark-on-supreme-court-amid-kennedy-rumors.html Gorsuch already making conservative mark on Supreme Court, amid Kennedy rumors]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.

This perception remained one year in:

*Wheeler, Lydia (April 4, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/381539-a-year-in-trumps-pick-makes-waves-at-high-court A year in, Trump’s pick makes waves at high court]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 4, 2018.

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*Quinn, Melissa (April 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/courts/neil-gorsuch-thrills-conservatives-in-first-year-on-supreme-court Neil Gorsuch thrills conservatives in first year on Supreme Court]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

*Wolf, Richard (April 8, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/04/08/justice-gorsuch-confirms-conservatives-hopes-liberals-fears-first-year-supreme-court/486630002/ Justice Gorsuch confirms conservatives' hopes, liberals' fears in first year on Supreme Court]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

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*Severino, Carrie (April 10, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/04/10/one-year-in-trumps-gorsuch-nomination-may-be-his-longest-lasting-legacy.html One year in, Trump's Gorsuch nomination may be his longest lasting legacy]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

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*Severino, Carrie (April 10, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/04/10/one-year-in-trumps-gorsuch-nomination-may-be-his-longest-lasting-legacy.html One year in, Trump's Gorsuch nomination may be his longest lasting legacy]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (April 10, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/10/klukowski-gorsuch-1st-year-supreme-court-begins-lasting-legacy-president-trump/ Klukowski: Gorsuch 1st Year on Supreme Court Begins Lasting Legacy for President Trump]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 10, 2018.

*Slattery; Elizabeth; Bates, Tiffany (April 12, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/a-look-back-at-one-year-of-neil-gorsuch-on-the-supreme-court A look back at one year of Neil Gorsuch on the Supreme Court]. ''LifeSiteNews'' (from ''The Daily Signal''). Retrieved April 14, 2018.

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*Hillyer, Quin (February 21, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/gorsuch-joins-thomas-in-a-constitutionalist-revival Gorsuch joins Thomas in a constitutionalist revival]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 21, 2019.

*Swoyer, Alex (April 7, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/7/neil-gorsuch-antonin-scalia-replacement-exceeds-co/ The New Scalia: Neil Gorsuch befriends liberal justices while exceeding conservatives' expectations]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 8, 2019.</ref> and his presence on the Court was pivotal in achieving certain conservative legal victories.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke (June 27, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/27/gorsuch-in-union-ruling-tips-scales-on-another-landmark-case.html Gorsuch, in union ruling, tips scales on another landmark case]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (June 27, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/27/gorsuch-in-union-ruling-tips-scales-on-another-landmark-case.html Gorsuch, in union ruling, tips scales on another landmark case]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

*Dias, Elizabeth; Ember, Sydney (June 26, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/26/us/politics/travel-ban-donald-trump.html Abortion and Travel Ban Rulings Are Victory for G.O.P. Tactics on Gorsuch]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Lemire, Jonathan (June 28, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/4a8359ee0dd6487082eaceb0b3f8e134/Analysis:-GOP's-long-term-Supreme-Court-strategy-pays-off Analysis: GOP’s long-term Supreme Court strategy pays off]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref>

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*Swoyer, Alex (June 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/19/supreme-court-says-government-cant-refuse-disparag/ Boost to Redskins case: Supreme Court says government can’t refuse disparaging trademarks]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

*Mason, Ian (June 19, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/19/supreme-court-strikes-down-ban-on-racially-disparaging-trademarks/ Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban on ‘Racially Disparaging’ Trademarks]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/19/supreme-court-sides-with-slants-rules-ban-on-offensive-names-is-unconstitutional.html Supreme Court sides with The Slants, rules ban on offensive names is unconstitutional]. ''Fox News''. June 19, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> that states could not exclude churches from public aid for secular purposes<ref>Multiple references:

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/19/supreme-court-sides-with-slants-rules-ban-on-offensive-names-is-unconstitutional.html Supreme Court sides with The Slants, rules ban on offensive names is unconstitutional]. ''Fox News''. June 19, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> that states could not exclude churches from public aid for secular purposes<ref>Multiple references:

*Mason, Ian (June 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/26/supreme-court-rules-states-cannot-exclude-all-churches-public-aid/ Supreme Court Rules States Cannot Exclude All Churches from Public Aid]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

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*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 26, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/supreme-court-rules-for-missouri-church-in-dispute-over-public-funding-access.html Supreme Court rules for Missouri church in dispute over public funding access]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

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*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 26, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/supreme-court-rules-for-missouri-church-in-dispute-over-public-funding-access.html Supreme Court rules for Missouri church in dispute over public funding access]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

*Swoyer, Alex (June 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/26/supreme-court-rules-state-cant-bar-funds-church-pu/ Supreme Court rules state can’t bar funds to church for public benefit]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

The ruling emboldened pro-school choice supporters:

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*Barber, Ellison (July 5, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/05/supreme-court-ruling-emboldens-school-choice-advocates.html Supreme Court ruling emboldens school-choice advocates]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> and affirmed that naturalized citizens could lose their citizenship if they gained it through lying.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Barber, Ellison (July 5, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/05/supreme-court-ruling-emboldens-school-choice-advocates.html Supreme Court ruling emboldens school-choice advocates]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref> and affirmed that naturalized citizens could lose their citizenship if they gained it through lying.<ref>Multiple references:

*Swoyer, Alex (June 22, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/22/supreme-court-limits-governments-ability-strip-cit/ Supreme Court limits government’s ability to strip citizenship]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

*Klukowski, Ken (June 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/24/supreme-court-immigrants-lie-feds-become-citizens-may-lose-citizenship/ Supreme Court: Immigrants Who Lie to Feds to Become Citizens May Lose Citizenship]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> The Court also denied ''cert'' (meaning it refused to hear the case) in ''[[Binderup v. Holder]]'' regarding gun rights for persons convicted of non-serious misdemeanors, meaning that the court's ruling that people convicted of non-serious misdemeanors would not lose their rights to bear weapons.<ref>Hawkins, Awr (June 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/26/supreme-court-individuals-committing-non-erious-misdemeanor-crimes-not-lose-fundamental-rights/ SCOTUS Lets Ruling Stand Protecting Second Amendment Rights Following Non-Serious Misdemeanors]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref>

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*Mason, Ian (June 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/26/supreme-court-reinstates-trump-travel-ban-muslim-majority-countries/ Supreme Court Reinstates Trump Travel Ban from Muslim-Majority Countries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/supreme-court-to-hear-trump-appeal-travel-ban-block.html Trump travel ban: Supreme Court reinstates key parts of executive order]. ''Fox News''. June 26, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/supreme-court-to-hear-trump-appeal-travel-ban-block.html Trump travel ban: Supreme Court reinstates key parts of executive order]. ''Fox News''. June 26, 2017. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

*Dinan, Stephen (June 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/26/supreme-court-revives-trump-travel-ban/ Supreme Court revives Trump travel ban; ‘a clear victory for our national security,’ president says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 26, 2017.

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*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 26, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/supreme-court-decision-shifts-momentum-in-trump-travel-ban-case.html Supreme Court decision shifts momentum in Trump travel ban case]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

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*Chakraborty, Barnini (June 26, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/supreme-court-decision-shifts-momentum-in-trump-travel-ban-case.html Supreme Court decision shifts momentum in Trump travel ban case]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

Conservatives criticized the fact that it was a partial reinstatement rather than a full reinstatement:

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (June 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/26/supreme-court-decision-creates-bureaucratic-mess-in-refugee-admissions-program/ Supreme Court Decision Creates Bureaucratic Mess in Refugee Admissions Program]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

The Trump Administration moved to establish a narrow interpretation of the Court's "bona-fide relationship" it mandated when implementing the ban's partial reinstatement:

*Leahy, Michael Patrick (June 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/29/trump-administration-moves-quickly-to-narrowly-define-bona-fide-relationship-for-visa-applicants-from-six-countries-named-in-travel-ban/ Trump Administration Moves to Narrow ‘Bona Fide Relationship’ Definition for Visa Applicants from Travel Ban Countries]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/trump-administration-sets-new-visa-rules-for-travel-ban-countries-report-says.html Trump administration sets new visa rules for travel-ban countries, report says]. ''Fox News''. June 29, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/trump-administration-sets-new-visa-rules-for-travel-ban-countries-report-says.html Trump administration sets new visa rules for travel-ban countries, report says]. ''Fox News''. June 29, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

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*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (June 29, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/travel-ban-who-does-trumps-executive-order-block-from-entering-us.html Travel ban: Who does Trump's executive order block from entering the US?] ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

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*Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (June 29, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/travel-ban-who-does-trumps-executive-order-block-from-entering-us.html Travel ban: Who does Trump's executive order block from entering the US?] ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 29, 2017.

It went into effect on June 29:

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (June 29, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/trump-travel-ban-takes-effect-to-minimal-disruption.html Trump travel ban takes effect to minimal disruption]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

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*Chamberlain, Samuel (June 29, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/29/trump-travel-ban-takes-effect-to-minimal-disruption.html Trump travel ban takes effect to minimal disruption]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 30, 2017.

The Trump Administration made some exceptions to the ban:

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/13/trump-intervenes-to-let-afghan-teens-attend-robot-competition-in-us.html Trump intervenes to let Afghan teens attend robot competition in US]. ''Fox News''. July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref> Additionally, on July 19, 2017, the Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump Administration to strictly enforce its refugee admissions under the ban until an appeals court ruled on the matter.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/07/13/trump-intervenes-to-let-afghan-teens-attend-robot-competition-in-us.html Trump intervenes to let Afghan teens attend robot competition in US]. ''Fox News''. July 13, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref> Additionally, on July 19, 2017, the Supreme Court temporarily allowed the Trump Administration to strictly enforce its refugee admissions under the ban until an appeals court ruled on the matter.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-supreme-court-travel-ban-refugee/3950686.html US Supreme Court Halts Refugee Admissions Temporarily]. ''Voice of America''. July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/19/justices-allow-strict-enforcement-trump-refugee-ban.html Justices allow strict enforcement of Trump refugee ban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/19/justices-allow-strict-enforcement-trump-refugee-ban.html Justices allow strict enforcement of Trump refugee ban]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). July 19, 2017. Retrieved July 19, 2017.

*Miller, S.A. (July 19, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/19/scotus-allows-strict-enforcement-trump-refugee-ban/ Supreme Court allows strict enforcement of Trump refugee ban]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref> On October 24, 2017, the Supreme Court dropped the case, due to it having expired and being [[moot]].<ref>Multiple references:

*Klukowski, Ken (October 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/10/24/supreme-court-dismisses-another-challenge-trump-travel-ban/ Supreme Court Dismisses Another Challenge to Trump Travel Ban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 24, 2017.

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*Hurley, Lawrence (December 4, 2017). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-immigration/supreme-court-lets-trumps-latest-travel-ban-go-into-full-effect-idUSKBN1DY2NY Supreme Court lets Trump's latest travel ban go into full effect]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

*Mason, Ian (December 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/04/travel-ban-back-place-scotus-halts-lower-court-injunction/ Travel Ban Back in Place, SCOTUS Halts Lower Court Injunctions]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

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*Chakraborty, Barnini (December 4, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/04/supreme-court-permits-full-enforcement-trump-travel-ban.html Supreme Court permits full enforcement of Trump travel ban]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

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*Chakraborty, Barnini (December 4, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/04/supreme-court-permits-full-enforcement-trump-travel-ban.html Supreme Court permits full enforcement of Trump travel ban]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.

*Schwartz, Ken (December 4, 2017). [https://www.voanews.com/a/us-supreme-court-allows-full-enforcement-of-trump-travel-ban-/4149046.html Supreme Court: Trump Travel Ban Can Stay While Legal Case Continues]. ''Voice of America''. Retrieved December 4, 2017.</ref>

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*Lovelace, Ryan (June 26, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/supreme-court-rules-arkansas-birth-certificate-law-unconstitutional-following-legalization-of-same-sex-marriage/article/2627103 Supreme Court rules Arkansas birth certificate law unconstitutional following legalization of same-sex marriage]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

*Starr, Penny (June 26, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/26/scotus-extends-homosexual-rights-to-include-birth-certificates-that-name-unrelated-spouse-as-second-parent/ SCOTUS Extends Homosexual Rights to Include Birth Certificates That Name Unrelated Spouse as Second Parent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> Additionally, the Court denied ''cert'' on a case on whether the Second Amendment applies to carrying guns outside the home, thus keeping in place a California law requiring a "good reason" to obtain a [[concealed carry]] permit.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/us-supreme-court-declines-to-take-up-2nd-amendment-case-look-at-california-law.html US Supreme Court declines to take up 2nd Amendment case: A look at the California law]. ''Fox News''. June 26, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/us-supreme-court-declines-to-take-up-2nd-amendment-case-look-at-california-law.html US Supreme Court declines to take up 2nd Amendment case: A look at the California law]. ''Fox News''. June 26, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/26/justices-thomas-gorsuch-blast-court-decision-to-reject-gun-rights-appeal.html Justices Thomas, Gorsuch blast court decision to reject gun rights appeal]. ''Fox News''. June 26, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.</ref> Later in 2017, the Supreme Court refused to hear two cases involving assault weapons bans and [[open carry]], keeping intact the lower courts' decisions favoring strict gun regulations.<ref>Multiple references:

*Swoyer, Alex (November 27, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/27/scotus-upholds-ban-assault-weapons-open-carry/ Supreme Court shoots down gun cases, upholds ban on assault weapons and open-carry]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.

*Hawkins, Awr (November 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/27/supreme-court-passes-review-open-carry-assault-weapons-bans/ Supreme Court Passes on Review of Open Carry and ‘Assault Weapons’ Bans]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 28, 2017.</ref>

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*McGill, Brian; Kendall, Brent (June 4, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/graphics/supreme-court-cases-2018/ Supreme Court Decisions of 2017-18]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref> Among 2018 Court decisions advancing conservative ideals, it ruled that immigrants to the U.S. can be detained indefinitely.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mears, Bill (February 27, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/27/supreme-court-rules-that-detained-immigrants-dont-get-automatic-bond-hearings.html Supreme Court rules that detained immigrants don't get automatic bond hearings]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill (February 27, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/27/supreme-court-rules-that-detained-immigrants-dont-get-automatic-bond-hearings.html Supreme Court rules that detained immigrants don't get automatic bond hearings]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

*Bowden, John (February 27, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/375791-supreme-court-rules-immigrants-can-be-detained-indefinitely Supreme Court rules immigrants can be detained indefinitely]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

*Hurley, Lawrence; Chung, Andrew (February 27, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-immigration/supreme-court-curbs-rights-of-immigrants-awaiting-deportation-idUSKCN1GB22Q Supreme Court curbs rights of immigrants awaiting deportation]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

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*Wheeler, Lydia (May 14, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/387560-supreme-court-strikes-down-law-banning-sports-betting Supreme Court strikes down law banning sports betting]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.

*Hurley, Lawrence (May 14, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-gambling/us-high-court-paves-way-for-states-to-legalize-sports-betting-idUSKCN1IF1WN U.S. high court paves way for states to legalize sports betting]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/14/supreme-court-strikes-down-sports-gambling-law.html Supreme Court rules states can legalize sports betting, strikes down anti-gambling law]. ''Fox News''. May 14, 2018.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/14/supreme-court-strikes-down-sports-gambling-law.html Supreme Court rules states can legalize sports betting, strikes down anti-gambling law]. ''Fox News''. May 14, 2018.

*Swoyer, Alex (May 14, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/14/scotus-makes-sports-betting-possibility-nationwide/ Supreme Court clears path for states to legalize sports gambling]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 18, 2018.

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*Higgins, Sean (May 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/economy/supreme-court-ruling-latest-blow-to-obama-workplace-law-legacy Supreme Court ruling latest blow to Obama workplace law legacy]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.

*Ellis, Jenna (May 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/supreme-court-rules-that-contracts-mean-what-they-say Supreme Court rules that contracts mean what they say]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 21, 2018.</ref> It also ruled in a 5–4 decision that allowed states to remove inactive voters from its voter rolls in order to help prevent [[voter fraud]].<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mears, Bill; Singman, Brooke (June 11, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/11/supreme-court-gives-green-light-to-ohios-voting-roll-purge.html Supreme Court gives green light to Ohio's voting roll purge]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill; Singman, Brooke (June 11, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/11/supreme-court-gives-green-light-to-ohios-voting-roll-purge.html Supreme Court gives green light to Ohio's voting roll purge]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (June 12, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/12/supreme-court-upholds-ohios-ability-to-remove-ineligible-voters/ Supreme Court Upholds Ohio’s Ability to Remove Ineligible Voters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 12, 2018.

*Mass, Warren (June 13, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/29279-supreme-court-upholds-ohio-s-sensible-voter-purge-procedure Supreme Court Upholds Ohio’s Sensible Voter Purge Procedure]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.

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*Kobach, Kris W. (June 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/13/kobach-a-victory-for-clean-elections-and-a-defeat-for-judicial-activism/ Kobach: A Victory for Clean Elections and a Defeat for Judicial Activism]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref> The Supreme Court ruled 5–4 in favor of President Trump's [[travel ban]], a major victory for his administration.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mears, Bill (June 26, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/supreme-court-upholds-trump-travel-ban-on-some-muslim-majority-nations.html Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban on some Muslim-majority nations]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill (June 26, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/supreme-court-upholds-trump-travel-ban-on-some-muslim-majority-nations.html Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban on some Muslim-majority nations]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/supreme-courts-historic-immigration-decision-in-trump-v-hawaii/ Supreme Court’s Historic Immigration Decision in Trump v. Hawaii]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/supreme-court-upholds-travel-ban-in-trump-v-hawaii-ruling/ Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban in Trump v. Hawaii Ruling]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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*Savage, Charles (June 26, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/26/us/korematsu-supreme-court-ruling.html Korematsu, Notorious Supreme Court Ruling on Japanese Internment, Is Finally Tossed Out]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (June 26, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/trump-cheers-travel-ban-win-before-supreme-court-wow.html Trump cheers travel ban win before Supreme Court: 'Wow!'] ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (June 26, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/trump-cheers-travel-ban-win-before-supreme-court-wow.html Trump cheers travel ban win before Supreme Court: 'Wow!'] ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/donald-trump-celebrates-vindication-over-media-after-supreme-court-rules-on-travel-ban/ Donald Trump Celebrates ‘Vindication’ with Supreme Court Ruling on Travel Ban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (June 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/26/trump-says-travel-ban-ruling-tremendous-victory/ Trump says travel ban ruling is 'tremendous victory']. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref> In another major ruling, the Court overturned a 1977 precedent by striking down compulsory union dues for government workers.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mears, Bill (June 27, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/27/us-supreme-court-deals-blow-to-labor-unions-ruling-5-4-that-public-sector-unions-may-not-collect-mandatory-fees-from-non-members.html Supreme Court deals blow to unions, rules against forced fees for government workers]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill (June 27, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/27/us-supreme-court-deals-blow-to-labor-unions-ruling-5-4-that-public-sector-unions-may-not-collect-mandatory-fees-from-non-members.html Supreme Court deals blow to unions, rules against forced fees for government workers]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

*Pollak, Joel B. (June 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/27/supreme-court-ends-compulsory-public-sector-union-dues-5-4/ Supreme Court Ends Compulsory Public Sector Union Dues, 5-4]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (June 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/27/supreme-court-mandatory-public-union-dues-violate-first-amendment/ Supreme Court: Mandatory Public Union Dues Violate First Amendment]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

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Regarding [[abortion]], while the Supreme Court did not end the legal battle, it allowed an [[Arkansas]] law restricting abortions go into effect by refusing to hear the case.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke (May 29, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/29/supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-challenge-to-arkansas-abortion-law.html Supreme Court allows Arkansas to enforce anti-abortion pill law]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 29, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (May 29, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/29/supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-challenge-to-arkansas-abortion-law.html Supreme Court allows Arkansas to enforce anti-abortion pill law]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 29, 2018.

*Sherman, Mark (May 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/29/justices-allow-arkansas-to-enforce-abortion-restri/ Justices allow Arkansas to enforce abortion restrictions]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 29, 2018.

*Berry, Susan (May 30, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/30/supreme-court-rejects-planned-parenthood-challenge-to-arkansas-abortion-law/ Supreme Court Rejects Planned Parenthood Challenge to Arkansas Abortion Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

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*Swoyer, Alex (May 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/29/scotus-rejects-challenge-medication-abortion-ban/ Pro-life groups cheer Supreme Court's refusal to hear medication-induced abortion ban in Arkansas]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 29, 2018.

*Freiburger, Calvin (June 1, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/planned-parenthood-forced-to-cancel-abortions-after-supreme-court-ruling Planned Parenthood forced to cancel abortions after Supreme Court ruling]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 3, 2018.</ref> The Court also threw out a lower court opinion that established a "right" to abortion for illegal immigrant minors since the case was moot, though it rejected the Trump Administration's request to punish the pro-abortion attorneys for misleading the court.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Singman, Brooke (June 4, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/04/supreme-court-sides-with-trump-administration-over-immigrant-teen-who-got-abortion.html Supreme Court sides with Trump administration over immigrant teen who got abortion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

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*Singman, Brooke (June 4, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/04/supreme-court-sides-with-trump-administration-over-immigrant-teen-who-got-abortion.html Supreme Court sides with Trump administration over immigrant teen who got abortion]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (June 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/4/scotus-vacates-ruling-abortion-rights-illegals/ Supreme Court vacates ruling granting abortion rights to illegal immigrants]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

*Chretien, Claire (June 4, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/supreme-court-declines-to-establish-right-to-abortion-for-illegal-immigrant Supreme Court sides with Trump: won’t declare ‘right’ to abortion for illegal immigrants]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

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*Hurley, Lawrence (June 4, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-abortion-immigrant/supreme-court-throws-out-immigrant-teen-abortion-ruling-idUSKCN1J01RB U.S. high court throws out immigrant teen abortion ruling]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

*Wolf, Richard (June 4, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/04/supreme-court-abortion-immigration-teenager-trump/352023002/ Supreme Court erases ruling against government in illegal immigrant teen's abortion case as moot]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref> The Supreme Court also struck down a California law requiring pro-life pregnancy clinics to advertise abortion as an option for women.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Shaw, Adam (June 26, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/supreme-court-rules-for-crisis-pregnancy-centers-in-free-speech-dispute.html Supreme Court rules in favor of pro-life crisis pregnancy centers in fight over California law]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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*Shaw, Adam (June 26, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/supreme-court-rules-for-crisis-pregnancy-centers-in-free-speech-dispute.html Supreme Court rules in favor of pro-life crisis pregnancy centers in fight over California law]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Swoyer, Alex; Richardson, Bradford (June 26, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/26/supreme-court-rules-law-requiring-pro-life-centers/ Supreme Court rules law requiring pro-life centers to promote abortion is illegal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Mason, Ian (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/supreme-court-strikes-down-california-abortion-law-targeting-crisis-pregnancy-centers/ Supreme Court Strikes Down California Abortion Law Targeting Crisis Pregnancy Centers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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*Wheeler, Lydia; Hellmann, Jessie (June 26, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/394139-supreme-court-rules-in-favor-of-faith-based-pregnancy-centers Supreme Court ruling may pave way for more faith-based pregnancy centers]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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*Farber, Madeline (June 26, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-pro-life-crisis-pregnancy-centers-breakdown-nifla-v-becerra.html Supreme Court rules in favor of pro-life crisis pregnancy centers: A breakdown of NIFLA v. Becerra]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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*Farber, Madeline (June 26, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/26/supreme-court-rules-in-favor-pro-life-crisis-pregnancy-centers-breakdown-nifla-v-becerra.html Supreme Court rules in favor of pro-life crisis pregnancy centers: A breakdown of NIFLA v. Becerra]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

Reaction from pro-life leaders:

*Berry, Susan (June 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/26/pro-life-leaders-first-amendment-protected-against-lefts-abortion-push/ Pro-Life Leaders: First Amendment Protected Against Left’s Abortion Push]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Freiburger, Calvin (June 26, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/great-day-for-free-speech-religious-liberty-pro-lifers-laud-pregnancy-cente ‘Great day for free speech, religious liberty’: pro-lifers laud pregnancy centers’ Supreme Court win]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

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*Picciotti-Bayer, Andrea (June 26, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/06/26/supreme-court-nifla-decision-is-major-victory-for-pro-life-groups-and-women-vindication-for-first-amendment.html Supreme Court NIFLA decision is major victory for pro-life groups and women, vindication for First Amendment]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref>

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*Picciotti-Bayer, Andrea (June 26, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/06/26/supreme-court-nifla-decision-is-major-victory-for-pro-life-groups-and-women-vindication-for-first-amendment.html Supreme Court NIFLA decision is major victory for pro-life groups and women, vindication for First Amendment]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.</ref>

The Supreme Court made some mixed rulings. For example, on religious liberty, the Court ruled in favor of a Christian baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a homosexual couple due to his religious convictions, though it did not rule on the general question of whether people of religious faith can be forced to take part in homosexual weddings against their conscience.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mears, Bill; Burger, Justin (June 4, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/04/supreme-court-sides-with-colorado-baker-who-refused-to-make-wedding-cake-for-same-sex-couple.html Supreme Court sides with Colorado baker who refused to make wedding cake for same-sex couple]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill; Burger, Justin (June 4, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/04/supreme-court-sides-with-colorado-baker-who-refused-to-make-wedding-cake-for-same-sex-couple.html Supreme Court sides with Colorado baker who refused to make wedding cake for same-sex couple]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

*Swoyer, Alex (June 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/4/scotus-sides-baker-same-sex-wedding-cake-case/ SCOTUS sides with Christian baker in same-sex wedding cake case]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (June 4, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/04/supreme-court-sides-with-masterpiece-cakeshop-in-same-sex-wedding-ruling/ Supreme Court Sides with Masterpiece Cakeshop in Same-Sex Wedding Ruling]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

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*Brown, Michael L. (June 4, 2018). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/u.s.-supreme-court-pushes-back-against-rising-tide-of-lgbt-extremism U.S. Supreme Court pushes back against rising tide of LGBT extremism]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

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*Starnes, Todd (June 4, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/06/04/todd-starnes-win-for-masterpiece-cakeshop-but-it-ain-t-over-yet.html Todd Starnes: A win for Masterpiece Cakeshop but it ain’t over yet]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

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*Starnes, Todd (June 4, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/06/04/todd-starnes-win-for-masterpiece-cakeshop-but-it-ain-t-over-yet.html Todd Starnes: A win for Masterpiece Cakeshop but it ain’t over yet]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

*Schlichter, Kurt (June 7, 2018). [https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2018/06/07/nothing-narrow-about-this-huge-win-in-the-culture-war-n2488012 Nothing Narrow About This Huge Win In The Culture War]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved June 7, 2018.

*McMorris, Bill (June 5, 2018). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/religious-liberty-groups-praise-supreme-court/ Religious Liberty Groups Praise Supreme Court]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved June 5, 2018.</ref> However, based on that ruling, the Court later threw out a lower court ruling against a Christian florist and sent it back to the Washington Supreme Court to reconsider.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Wheeler, Lydia (June 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/393922-supreme-court-throws-out-case-against-florist-who-refused-to-do Supreme Court throws out case against florist who refused to do arrangement for gay wedding]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

*Wolf, Richard (June 25, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/25/cake-flowers-supreme-court-wont-hear-new-same-sex-wedding-case/706187002/ First cake, now flowers: Supreme Court gives florist who refused to serve gay wedding a new hearing]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/25/justices-wont-hear-case-anti-gay-marriage-florist.html Justices won't hear case of anti-gay marriage florist]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). June 25, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/25/justices-wont-hear-case-anti-gay-marriage-florist.html Justices won't hear case of anti-gay marriage florist]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). June 25, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

*Hurley, Lawrence (June 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-florist/supreme-court-ducks-dispute-over-florist-who-refused-gay-wedding-request-idUSKBN1JL1NC Supreme Court ducks dispute over florist who refused gay wedding request]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.</ref> Also, while the Court protected [[Fourth Amendment]] rights by ruling that the police need a warrant in order to search a vehicle on private property,<ref>Multiple references:

*Wolverton, Joe (June 9, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/29246-under-reported-story-supreme-court-upholds-fourth-amendment-s-restriction-on-warrantless-searches Under-reported Story: Supreme Court Upholds Fourth Amendment's Restriction on Warrantless Searches]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 11, 2018.

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*Klukowski, Ken (June 23, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/23/divided-supreme-court-taking-cell-phone-records-unconstitutional/ Divided Supreme Court Says Taking Cell Phone Records Is Unconstitutional]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

*Wolverton, Joe (June 23, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/29354-supreme-court-protects-privacy-of-cellphone-location-data Supreme Court Protects Privacy of Cellphone Location Data]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill (June 22, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/22/supreme-court-affirms-privacy-rights-cellphone-users-in-big-brother-case.html Supreme Court affirms privacy rights of cellphone users in 'Big Brother' case]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill (June 22, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/22/supreme-court-affirms-privacy-rights-cellphone-users-in-big-brother-case.html Supreme Court affirms privacy rights of cellphone users in 'Big Brother' case]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.

*Swoyer, Alex (June 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/22/scotus-warrant-required-cellphone-location-data/ Supreme Court rules warrant required for cellphone location data]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.

*Hurley, Lawrence (June 22, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-mobilephone/supreme-court-restricts-police-on-cellphone-location-data-idUSKBN1JI1WT Supreme Court restricts police on cellphone location data]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.

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*Wheeler, Lydia (June 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/393629-supreme-court-rules-law-enforcement-needs-warrant-to-search Supreme Court rules law enforcement needs warrant to search cellphone data]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 23, 2018.

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*Levey, Curt (June 22, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/06/22/supreme-court-ruling-in-cell-phone-case-is-victory-for-our-privacy-rights.html Supreme Court ruling in cell phone case is a victory for our privacy rights]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> While the Court expanded [[states' rights]] and weakened the [[Negative Commerce Clause]] by ruling that states have the power to collect a sales tax on online retailers, some conservatives criticized the decision for allowing for more taxation power and the nagative effects that come with it.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Levey, Curt (June 22, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/06/22/supreme-court-ruling-in-cell-phone-case-is-victory-for-our-privacy-rights.html Supreme Court ruling in cell phone case is a victory for our privacy rights]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 22, 2018.</ref> While the Court expanded [[states' rights]] and weakened the [[Negative Commerce Clause]] by ruling that states have the power to collect a sales tax on online retailers, some conservatives criticized the decision for allowing for more taxation power and the nagative effects that come with it.<ref>Multiple references:

*Klukowski, Ken (June 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/21/supreme-court-constitution-allows-states-to-tax-the-internet/ Supreme Court: Constitution Allows States to Tax the Internet]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

*Wilson, Reid (June 21, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/393498-states-claim-big-win-in-supreme-court-decision-on-sales-tax States claim big win in Supreme Court decision on sales tax]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill (June 21, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/21/supreme-court-rules-states-can-collect-sales-tax-for-online-purchases-nationwide.html Supreme Court rules states can collect sales tax for online purchases nationwide]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill (June 21, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/21/supreme-court-rules-states-can-collect-sales-tax-for-online-purchases-nationwide.html Supreme Court rules states can collect sales tax for online purchases nationwide]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

*Swoyer, Alex (June 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/21/supreme-court-rules-states-can-collect-sales-tax-o/ Supreme Court rules states can collect sales tax from out-of-state retailers]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

*Bravin, Jess; Kendall, Brent; Stevens, Laura (June 21, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/us-supreme-court-rules-states-can-require-online-merchants-to-collect-sales-taxes-1529591376 Supreme Court Rules States Can Collect Sales Tax on Web Purchases]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 21, 2018.

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*Byas, Steve (June 23, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29355-supreme-court-rejects-challenge-to-wisconsin-s-legislative-districts Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Wisconsin’s Legislative Districts]. ''The New American''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

*Swoyer, Alex; Dinan, Stephen (June 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/18/scotus-declines-stop-political-gerrymandering/ Supreme Court declines to stop political gerrymandering]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill (June 18, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/18/supreme-court-sidesteps-consideration-partisan-gerrymandering-in-wisconsin-maryland-redistricting-cases.html Supreme Court sidesteps consideration of partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin, Maryland redistricting cases]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill (June 18, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/18/supreme-court-sidesteps-consideration-partisan-gerrymandering-in-wisconsin-maryland-redistricting-cases.html Supreme Court sidesteps consideration of partisan gerrymandering in Wisconsin, Maryland redistricting cases]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

*Kendall, Brent; Bravin, Jess (June 18, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-sidesteps-major-legal-issues-in-gerrymandering-cases-1529334625 Supreme Court Sidesteps Major Legal Issues in Gerrymandering Cases]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

*Chung, Andrew; Hurley, Lawrence (June 18, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-gerrymandering/supreme-court-declines-to-curb-electoral-map-manipulation-idUSKBN1JE1QL Supreme Court sidesteps major rulings on electoral map manipulation]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.</ref> North Carolina,<ref>Multiple references:

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*Chung, Andrew (June 25, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-gerrymandering/supreme-court-sidesteps-north-carolina-dispute-over-republican-election-maps-idUSKBN1JL1O2 Supreme court sidesteps North Carolina dispute over Republican election maps]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

*Wheeler, Lydia (June 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/393926-supreme-court-punts-issue-of-partisan-gerrymandering Supreme Court punts partisan gerrymandering case]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.</ref> and Texas.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mears, Bill (June 25, 2018). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/25/supreme-court-sides-with-texas-in-redistricting-map-dispute.html Supreme Court sides with Texas in redistricting map dispute]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill (June 25, 2018). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/06/25/supreme-court-sides-with-texas-in-redistricting-map-dispute.html Supreme Court sides with Texas in redistricting map dispute]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (June 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/25/supreme-court-rules-for-texas-in-redistricting-case/ Supreme Court Rules for Texas in Redistricting Case]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 26, 2018.

*Bravin, Jess; Kendall, Brent (June 25, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-passes-on-reviewing-gerrymandering-case-in-north-carolina-1529934911 Supreme Court Upholds Texas District Maps Previously Ruled Discriminatory]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved June 25, 2018.

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The Supreme Court, on a 5–4 vote with Justice Gorsuch casting the deciding vote, struck down a federal law making it easier for the government to deport criminal legal immigrants due to the law's vagueness, something that impeded the government's efforts even if the Court's reasoning abided by the Constitution.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/17/supreme-court-strikes-down-key-deportation-provision.html Supreme Court strikes down key deportation provision, with Gorsuch help]. ''Fox News''. April 17, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/04/17/supreme-court-strikes-down-key-deportation-provision.html Supreme Court strikes down key deportation provision, with Gorsuch help]. ''Fox News''. April 17, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018.

*Dinan, Stephen (April 17, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/17/scotus-harder-deport-immigrants-commit-crimes/ Supreme Court makes it harder to deport legal immigrants who commit crimes]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 17, 2018.

*Wheeler, Lydia; Sanchez, Luis (April 17, 2018). [https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/383512-supreme-court-invalidates-law-requiring-the-deportation-of Trump pick Gorsuch casts deciding Supreme Court vote against deporting immigrant]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 17, 2018.

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==Number of judicial appointments==

*President Trump made major progress on nominating and confirming originalist and textualist judicial nominees in his first year in office.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Mears, Bill (December 26, 2017). [~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/26/trump-makes-historic-mark-on-federal-bench-in-first-year-and-2018-could-be-bigger.html Trump makes historic mark on federal bench in first year – and 2018 could be bigger]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

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*Mears, Bill (December 26, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/26/trump-makes-historic-mark-on-federal-bench-in-first-year-and-2018-could-be-bigger.html Trump makes historic mark on federal bench in first year – and 2018 could be bigger]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

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*Kim, Kyle (January 19, 2018). [~~http~~://www.latimes.com/projects/la-na-pol-trump-federal-judiciary/ Trump appointing judges at rapid pace]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

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*Kim, Kyle (January 19, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/projects/la-na-pol-trump-federal-judiciary/ Trump appointing judges at rapid pace]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

*Pramuk, Jacob (January 22, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/22/trump-news-trump-makes-mark-with-judge-confirmations-in-first-year.html Trump has packed federal courts in his first year, pleasing once-wary conservatives]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

*Whelan, Edward (January 22, 2018). [https://www.nationalreview.com/magazine/2018/01/22/trumps-stellar-judicial-nominations/ Trump’s Stellar Judges]. ''National Review''. Retrieved February 27, 2018.

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*Ruger, Todd (January 18, 2018). [https://www.rollcall.com/news/policy/the-senates-consent-machine Senate Republicans Steamroll Judicial Process]. ''Roll Call''. Retrieved September 24, 2018.</ref> It was reported in July 2017 that President Trump had nominated more judicial nominees by that point in his presidency than Obama and Bush II had done.<ref>Swoyer, Alex (July 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/13/donald-trump-makes-fifth-round-judicial-nomination/ Trump makes fifth round of judicial nominations]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref><ref>Smith, Allan (July 27, 2017). [~~http~~://www.businessinsider.com/trump-judges-attorneys-nominations-2017-7 Trump is quietly moving at a furious pace to secure 'the single most important legacy' of his administration]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved September 8, 2017.</ref> Additionally, while only five total Trump-nominated judges were confirmed by August 1, 2017, President Trump was still ahead of both former presidents.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Ruger, Todd (January 18, 2018). [https://www.rollcall.com/news/policy/the-senates-consent-machine Senate Republicans Steamroll Judicial Process]. ''Roll Call''. Retrieved September 24, 2018.</ref> It was reported in July 2017 that President Trump had nominated more judicial nominees by that point in his presidency than Obama and Bush II had done.<ref>Swoyer, Alex (July 13, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/13/donald-trump-makes-fifth-round-judicial-nomination/ Trump makes fifth round of judicial nominations]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 13, 2017.</ref><ref>Smith, Allan (July 27, 2017). [https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-judges-attorneys-nominations-2017-7 Trump is quietly moving at a furious pace to secure 'the single most important legacy' of his administration]. ''Business Insider''. Retrieved September 8, 2017.</ref> Additionally, while only five total Trump-nominated judges were confirmed by August 1, 2017, President Trump was still ahead of both former presidents.<ref>Multiple references:

*Swoyer, Alex (August 1, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/1/kevin-newsom-confirmed-senate-trump-outpace-obama-/ With fifth judge confirmed, Trump outpaces Obama and Bush]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/03/5th-trump-judicial-nominee-confirmed-outpacing-obama-bush.html 5th Trump judicial nominee confirmed, outpacing Obama, Bush]. ''Fox News''. August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/08/03/5th-trump-judicial-nominee-confirmed-outpacing-obama-bush.html 5th Trump judicial nominee confirmed, outpacing Obama, Bush]. ''Fox News''. August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.

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*[~~http~~://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/30/trump-enjoys-early-success-with-gop-led-senate-on-judges.html Trump enjoys early success with GOP-led Senate on judges]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 30, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.</ref> By November 2017, Congress had appointed more judicial nominees than any other president since [[Richard Nixon]] at the same period of time into their presidencies.<ref>Multiple references:

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*[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/30/trump-enjoys-early-success-with-gop-led-senate-on-judges.html Trump enjoys early success with GOP-led Senate on judges]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). October 30, 2017. Retrieved October 31, 2017.</ref> By November 2017, Congress had appointed more judicial nominees than any other president since [[Richard Nixon]] at the same period of time into their presidencies.<ref>Multiple references:

*Lehman, Charles Fain (November 13, 2017). [https://freebeacon.com/issues/wave-judicial-appointments-fulfills-trump-promise-focus-courts/ Wave of Judicial Appointments Fulfills Trump Promise to Focus on Courts]. ''The Washington Free Beacon''. Retrieved November 24, 2017.

*Savage, Charlie (November 11, 2017). [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/11/us/politics/trump-judiciary-appeals-courts-conservatives.html Trump Is Rapidly Reshaping the Judiciary. Here's How.] ''The New York Times''. Retrieved November 24, 2017.

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*O'Brien, Cortney (July 19, 2018). [https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2018/07/19/trump-breaks-record-for-appeals-court-judges-n2501822 President Trump Just Broke a Judicial Record]. ''Townhall''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.

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*Gramlich, John (July 16, 2018). [~~http~~://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/07/16/with-another-supreme-court-pick-trump-is-leaving-his-mark-on-higher-federal-courts/ With another Supreme Court pick, Trump is leaving his mark on higher federal courts]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref> The judges appointed by Trump and confirmed by the Senate wasted no time advancing an [[Originalism|originalist]] and [[Textualism|textualist]] philosophy.<ref>Multiple references:

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*Gramlich, John (July 16, 2018). [https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/07/16/with-another-supreme-court-pick-trump-is-leaving-his-mark-on-higher-federal-courts/ With another Supreme Court pick, Trump is leaving his mark on higher federal courts]. ''Pew Research Center''. Retrieved July 19, 2018.</ref> The judges appointed by Trump and confirmed by the Senate wasted no time advancing an [[Originalism|originalist]] and [[Textualism|textualist]] philosophy.<ref>Multiple references:

*Frankel, Alison (October 3, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-otc-courtingchange/trump-appellate-judges-are-paving-the-way-to-challenge-precedent-idUSKCN1MD2RD Trump appellate judges are paving the way to challenge precedent]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.

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*Pearce, Matt (August 21, 2018). [~~http~~://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-trump-judges-20180821-story.html Federal judges appointed by Trump are starting to leave their mark]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.

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*Pearce, Matt (August 21, 2018). [https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-trump-judges-20180821-story.html Federal judges appointed by Trump are starting to leave their mark]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved August 21, 2018.

*Johnson, Carrie (July 26, 2018). [https://www.npr.org/2018/07/26/632005799/legal-opinions-or-political-commentary-a-new-judge-exemplifies-the-trump-era Legal Opinions Or Political Commentary? A New Judge Exemplifies The Trump Era]. ''NPR''. Retrieved October 18, 2018.

*Klukowski, Ken (October 31, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/10/31/trump-judges-signal-resurgence-of-limited-government-over-runaway-federal-government/ Trump Judges Signal Resurgence of Limited Government Over Runaway Federal Government]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 1, 2018.

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