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Antonin Scalia
Supreme Court Justice (1986-2016)
Conservative justice who cast deciding vote in Bush v. Gore, stopping Florida recount
Overview
Antonin Scalia was an influential conservative Supreme Court Justice appointed by Reagan. His most consequential decision was joining the 5-4 majority in Bush v. Gore (2000), which stopped the Florida recount and effectively decided the presidential election for George W. Bush. The decision contradicted his stated principles of federalism and judicial restraint.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
BUSH V. GORE: Cast deciding vote to stop Florida recount, contradicting his stated federalism principles by overriding state courts
FEDERALIST SOCIETY: Close ties to conservative legal network that captured federal judiciary
HUNTING WITH CHENEY: Went on hunting trip with Dick Cheney while case involving Cheney was pending, refused to recuse
CITIZENS UNITED: Joined decision unleashing unlimited corporate money in politics
Related Investigations (6)
2000 Election: Bush v. GoreElection Interference
Tier 4
criticalBush v. Gore: The Stolen 2000 ElectionFinancial Crime
Tier 1
criticalDeath Penalty InjusticeGovernment Accountability
Tier 1
criticalElection 2000, Bush v. GoreElection Interference
Tier 3
criticalThe Federalist SocietyFinancial Crime
Tier 2
criticalGun Violence Legislative InactionCriminal Justice
Tier 2
criticalKnown Associates & Connections
Clarence Thomas
Fellow conservative justice
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- March 11, 1936
- Birthplace
- Trenton, New Jersey
Education
- •Georgetown University
- •Harvard Law School
Key Timeline
March 11, 1936
Born in Trenton, New Jersey
September 26, 1986
Confirmed to Supreme Court
December 12, 2000
Bush v. Gore decision
February 13, 2016
Dies in Texas