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Trump May Appoint Up to Four Justices, Cementing Conservative Supreme Court Majority

Nov 7, 2024, 11:15 AM

President-elect Donald Trump's election victory, alongside the Republican Party's success in securing the Senate majority, could significantly reshape the U.S. Supreme Court. Having already appointed three justices, Trump may have the opportunity to name two to four more over the next four years, potentially creating a Supreme Court with a Trump-appointed majority. This shift could cement the court's conservative tilt for another 15 years or even decades to come. The new composition of the court may lead to substantial changes in areas such as abortion rights and reproductive freedoms, potentially imposing new barriers to abortion care.