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Published August 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET · Updated August 8, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET

On this day in 2009: a look back at Supreme Court history

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What we know

Publications are reflecting on Supreme Court history on August 8. Observers are looking back at events that occurred on this day in 2009.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 d ago, when Supreme Court reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Reason.

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Reason 2 hr ago
Today in Supreme Court History: August 8, 2009
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