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Today in Supreme Court History: October 20, 1973

By: Josh Blackman

20 October 2026 at 12:00

10/20/1973: The Saturday Night Massacre occurs.

President Richard Nixon

The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 20, 1973 appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Today in Supreme Court History: October 19, 1789

By: Josh Blackman

19 October 2026 at 12:00

10/19/1789: Chief Justice John Jay takes oath.

Chief Justice John Jay

The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 19, 1789 appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Today in Supreme Court History: October 18, 1960

By: Josh Blackman

18 October 2026 at 12:00

10/18/1960: Gomillion v. Lightfoot argued.

The Warren Court (1958-1962)

The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 18, 1960 appeared first on Reason Magazine.

Today in Supreme Court History: October 17, 1862

By: Josh Blackman

17 October 2026 at 12:00

10/17/1862: Justice David Davis takes oath.

Justice David Davis

The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 17, 1862 appeared first on Reason Magazine.