Rehnquist
Americannoun
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Soon after law school, Roberts took a prestigious job at the Supreme Court, working for the most right-wing justice there: William Rehnquist, who would later be appointed chief justice.
From Slate • May 7, 2026
In a 7-1 decision authored by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, the court emphasized the importance of the counsel’s independence from the president given the position’s duties.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025
It dropped under Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who led the court from 1986 to 2005, to 2.4 precedents per term.
From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2024
Thomas’ efforts were described in records from the time obtained by ProPublica, including a confidential memo to Chief Justice William Rehnquist from a top judiciary official seeking guidance on what he termed a “delicate matter.”
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2023
At three o’clock that afternoon, Ben Bradlee got a call from Assistant Attorney General William Rehnquist.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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