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Justice Antonin Scalia

Justice Antonin Scalia was a prominent U.S. Supreme Court Justice known for his strong conservative views and originalist approach to interpreting the Constitution. He believed that the Constitution should be understood based on its original meaning at the time it was written, rather than adapted to contemporary values. Scalia was a passionate advocate for free speech and the Second Amendment, often expressing his opinions through eloquent and colorful writing. Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986, he served until his death in 2016 and left a lasting impact on American law and judicial philosophy.