Infographic: The makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court
Here are the 8 current Supreme Court justices.
Nine justices make up the U.S. Supreme Court. Appointments are made by the President of the United States. Each justice is has lifetime tenure, meaning they may serve until they die or until they retire, resign, or are removed from office.
The death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on September 18, 2020 has left one vacant seat on the court. The court is set to make big decisions on Abortion Rights and the Affordable Care Act in the coming months. For more on where each justice stands on key issues, check out this article by the Washington Post.
Photos: Associated Press. Source: Axios