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Neil M. Gorsuch

Associate JusticeAppointed by Donald Trump2017

Last updated: February 15, 2025

About

Justice Neil Gorsuch, appointed by President Trump in 2017, is a textualist and originalist who often writes concurrences pushing the Court to go further in limiting government power. He authored the majority opinion in the Grants Pass homelessness case and the FDA vaping regulation case. Gorsuch is known for his libertarian streak, sometimes joining liberal justices on criminal justice and Native American sovereignty issues. His writing style is notably conversational and direct.

Notable Opinions

  • City of Grants Pass v. Johnson
  • FDA v. Wages and White Lion
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Stats

Opinions Authored34
Dissents10
Concurrences22
Appointed2017
ByDonald Trump
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