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Supreme Court's Future: Trump's Second Term Could Ensure Conservative Majority for Decades

Trump's victory could lead to significant Supreme Court changes, with potential retirements of conservative justices shaping future legal battles.

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Updated: Nov 7th, 2024, 11:48 AM ET

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Following Trump's re-election and Republican control of the Senate, the Supreme Court is poised for possible shifts with anticipated retirements of Justices Thomas and Alito. Their potential departures could allow Trump to appoint younger, conservative justices, extending the conservative majority on the court for decades. This scenario makes Democratic court reform efforts challenging and signals a continued conservative influence on American judicial policies.

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