Why the fight to replace Justice Kennedy will be 'epic'
2,846 views · Published 2 July 2018 · 3:01 · Indexed 22 September 2026
Channel: USA TODAY · 2018 · News & Politics
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is officially retiring, which gives President Trump another opportunity to appoint a justice. Here’s why the stakes are so high. The announcement by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy that he is retiring from the court places into clear focus one of a president’s most consequential decisions. Justice Kennedy has served with honor and distinction, leaving a legacy of decisions affecting such issues as gay and habeas rights, the death penalty and affirmative action. When news breaks, we break it down for you. Watch more: http://bit.ly/2Dw3Wnh Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh Like USA TODAY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usatoday On Twitter: https://twitter.com/USATODAY #JustTheFAQs **************** Humankind: Amazing moments that give us hope ➤ http://bit.ly/2MrPxvd Humankind: Stories worth sharing ➤ http://bit.ly/2FWYXNP Animalkind: Cute, cuddly & curious animals ➤ http://bit.ly/2GdNf2j Just the FAQs: When news breaks, we break it down for you ➤ http://bit.ly/2Dw3Wnh The Wall: An in-depth examination of Donald Trump’s border wall ➤ http://bit.ly/2sksl8F
